{"id":22946,"date":"2024-04-18T20:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T19:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=22946"},"modified":"2024-08-14T14:33:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:33:53","slug":"things-to-do-in-val-gardena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Val Gardena: Top Hikes, Via Ferratas &amp; Photography Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#About_Val_Gardena\" >About Val Gardena<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Best_towns_to_visit_in_Gardena_Valley\" >Best towns to visit in Gardena Valley<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#1_Ortisei\" >1. Ortisei<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#2_Santa_Cristina_Di_Val_Gardena\" >2. Santa Cristina Di Val Gardena<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#3_Selva_Di_Val_Gardena\" >3. Selva Di Val Gardena<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#How_many_days_should_you_stay_in_Val_Gardena\" >How many days should you stay in Val Gardena?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Best_Hikes_Near_Val_Gardena\" >Best Hikes Near Val Gardena<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#1_Panorama_Alpi_Di_Siusi\" >1. Panorama Alpi Di Siusi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#2_Odle-Geisler_Mountain_Group_Circuit\" >2. Odle-Geisler Mountain Group Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#3_Puez_Odle_Altipiano_Circuit\" >3. Puez Odle Altipiano Circuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#4_Seceda_%E2%80%93_Rifugio_Puez_%E2%80%93_Vallunga\" >4. Seceda &#8211; Rifugio Puez &#8211; Vallunga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#5_Vallunga_Valley_Walk\" >5. Vallunga Valley Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#6_Sella_Group_Traverse\" >6. Sella Group Traverse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#7_Sassolungo_Circuit\" >7. Sassolungo Circuit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Via_Ferratas_accessible_from_Val_Gardena\" >Via Ferratas accessible from Val Gardena<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#1_Sass_Rigais\" >1. Sass Rigais<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#2_Piz_Duleda\" >2. Piz Duleda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#3_Oskar_Schuster\" >3. Oskar Schuster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#4_Mesules_Possnecker\" >4. Mesules (P\u00f6ssnecker)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#5_Gran_Cir\" >5. Gran Cir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Best_Photography_Spots_near_Val_Gardena\" >Best Photography Spots near Val Gardena<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#1_Seceda_Ridgeline_Viewpoint\" >1. Seceda Ridgeline Viewpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#2_Passo_Gardena\" >2. Passo Gardena<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#3_Alpe_Di_Siusi\" >3. Alpe Di Siusi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#4_Passo_Sella\" >4. Passo Sella<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#5_Sassolungo_Viewpoint\" >5. Sassolungo Viewpoint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Hut-to-hut_treks_near_Val_Gardena\" >Hut-to-hut treks near Val Gardena<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#1_Alta_Via_2\" >1. Alta Via 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#2_Rosengarten_Traverse\" >2. Rosengarten Traverse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Other_Regions_of_the_Dolomites_Worth_Visiting\" >Other Regions of the Dolomites Worth Visiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#More_travel_and_hiking_resources_in_the_Dolomites\" >More travel and hiking resources in the Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/things-to-do-in-val-gardena\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">Colorful buildings, cobblestone streets, sports equipment stores mixed with souvenir shops and caf\u00e9s, above them all panoramic mountain views of the Puez Odle, Sassolungo, and Sella Groups. The famous Val Gardena may seem like a tourist trap. After all, it is one of the most visited regions in the Dolomites. However, its charming towns with access to many fantastic hiking trails, via ferrata routes, and photography spots make this valley, in my eyes, one of the best destinations to visit in the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>About Val Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Val Gardena is located in the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy. The valley lies parallel to two other famous Dolomiti valleys: <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-fassa-valley-rosengarten-nature-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22954\">Val Di Fassa<\/a> and Val Di Funes. An ancient language Ladin is still spoken and taught in local schools in Val Gardena, but as a tourist, you can easily converse in English or German around here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distances from the nearest airports to Val Gardena:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Venice Marco Polo: 256 km \/ 3 h 15 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venice Treviso: 225 km \/ 3 h 10 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verona Villafranca: 185 km \/ 2 h 15 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milan Malpensa: 354 km \/ 4 h 10 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milan Bergamo: 270 km \/ 3 h 15 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innsbruck (AT): 112 km \/ 1 h 45 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Munich (DE): 306 km \/ 3 h 45 mim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you need a car for your visit to Val Gardena, you can rent one through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/italy-mainland?a_aid=inafarawayland\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/italy-mainland?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Val Gardena by public transport <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When travelling during the summer (June-September), it&#8217;s easy to reach the towns in Val Gardena by public transport. First, you can catch a train to Bolzano (Bozen), the nearest biggest city, then a local bus to either Ortisei, Santa Cristina, or Selva in Val Gardena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">I always use the local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.suedtirolmobil.info\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sued Tirol Mobil<\/a>&nbsp;website to check the timetable and find bus stops<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_towns_to_visit_in_Gardena_Valley\"><\/span>Best towns to visit in Gardena Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Val Gardena is dotted with little villages. Where one ends, another begins, so they are all very close to one another. No matter which one you pick for your base, you are guaranteed to have great access to outdoor activities year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ortisei\"><\/span>1. Ortisei <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortisei-1-3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Val Gardena\" class=\"wp-image-23715\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortisei-1-3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortisei-1-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortisei-1-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ortisei-1-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ortisei (St. Ulrich in German or Urtij\u00ebi in Ladin) lies right in the heart of Val Gardena. The town&#8217;s characteristics are colourful buildings with wood-carved ornaments. For centuries, wood carving has been an important local source of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its two-tier cable car, Ortisei offers the quickest way to reach the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-seceda-viewpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"651\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">viewpoint of the Seceda Ridgeline<\/a>. On the other side of the village, the St-Ulrich &#8211; Seiser Alm gondola takes visitors to the highest mountain pasture in Europe &#8211; Alpi Di Siusi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Check accommodation prices in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-123483&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-123483&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ortisei<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Santa_Cristina_Di_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>2. Santa Cristina Di Val Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Cristina is framed between the Odle Group to the North and the Sassolungo to the South. Its famous Col Raiser gondola is an excellent alternative for reaching the Seceda Ridgeline and the Puez Odle Altopiano, where many hiking trails start in the high alpine areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Check accommodation prices in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-128318&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-128318&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Santa Cristina Di Val Gardena<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Selva_Di_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>3. Selva Di Val Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Selva Di Val Gardena (Wolkenstein in German and S\u00eblva in Ladin) takes the spot for being the highest village in the Gardena Valley. It&#8217;s the closest town to Sella and Gardena Pass, where many hiking trails and via ferratas start. Selva has a more modern vibe than the previously mentioned towns, thanks to its many stylish hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\">TIP: Check accommodation prices in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=900039352&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=900039352&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Selva Di Val Gardena<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_should_you_stay_in_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>How many days should you stay in Val Gardena?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no limit to the number of days you can spend here. You won&#8217;t be bored even if you decide to spend your whole holidays in Val Gardena. I recommend at least three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Consider investing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valgardena.it\/en\/summer-holidays-dolomites\/mobility-val-gardena\/gardena-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gardena Card<\/a>, which gives you unlimited cable car access on 3 (or 6) consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Hikes_Near_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>Best Hikes Near Val Gardena <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1wyB5Y1zBY15MGUTJY0KsjxAI4jcZKyk&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Panorama_Alpi_Di_Siusi\"><\/span>1. Panorama Alpi Di Siusi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>4.4 km \/ 2.7 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 112 m \/ 368 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking time:<\/strong> 1.5 &#8211; 2 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> pink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23721\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23721\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23720\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-Lone-Tree-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-Lone-Tree-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-Lone-Tree-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-Lone-Tree-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpe-Di-Siusi-Lone-Tree.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpi Di Siusi is known as Europe&#8217;s highest mountain pasture. This high alpine plateau lies 2000 meters above sea level. The unique views of Sassolungo and Sassopiatto peaks draw tourists to this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gentle hills stretching across the plateau provide the perfect conditions for entry-level hikers not ready to combat hundreds of meters of elevation gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Panorama Alpi Di Siusi hike starts at the top of the Ortisei-Alpe Di Siusi gondola and runs in a circuit. Over 4.4 kilometres, you will only gain 112 meters of elevation, which means a very gentle walk. Stop for lunch at Malga Contrin and enjoy the views of the entire plateau from its terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Odle-Geisler_Mountain_Group_Circuit\"><\/span>2. Odle-Geisler Mountain Group Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 22 km \/ 13.7 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 1016 m&nbsp;\/&nbsp;3333 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>1743 m \/ 5718 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking time:<\/strong> 8-10 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> red<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23722\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rifugio-Odle-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23722\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rifugio-Odle-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rifugio-Odle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rifugio-Odle-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rifugio-Odle.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23723\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Odle-Geisler-Mountain-Group-Circuit-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23723\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Odle-Geisler-Mountain-Group-Circuit-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Odle-Geisler-Mountain-Group-Circuit-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Odle-Geisler-Mountain-Group-Circuit-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Odle-Geisler-Mountain-Group-Circuit-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to the Panorama Alpi Di Siusi, the Odle-Geisler Mountain Group circuit is for serious hikers who are accustomed to long hiking days with significant elevation gain and loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, the hike is a circuit that loops the famous Seceda Ridgeline. The trailhead starts on the top of the Two-Tier Ortisei-Furnes-Seceda gondola and ends at its mid-station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take the first ride up and keep a good pace throughout the day to avoid missing the last gondola down. I go into more detail about this hike in my post dedicated to Seceda and Puez Odle Nature Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-seceda-viewpoint\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Seceda And Puez Odle Nature Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Puez_Odle_Altipiano_Circuit\"><\/span>3. Puez Odle Altipiano Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>6.3 km \/ 3.9 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 136 m \/ 446 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss:&nbsp;<\/strong>487 m \/ 1597 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking time:<\/strong> 2-3 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20118\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-19-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20118\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20129\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rifugio-Firenze-Puez-Odle_-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20129\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rifugio-Firenze-Puez-Odle_-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rifugio-Firenze-Puez-Odle_-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rifugio-Firenze-Puez-Odle_-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rifugio-Firenze-Puez-Odle_-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20117\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sassolungo-View-from-Seceda-Ridgeline-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Puez Odle Altipiano Circuit - one of the best hikes near Val Gardena\" class=\"wp-image-20117\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sassolungo-View-from-Seceda-Ridgeline-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sassolungo-View-from-Seceda-Ridgeline-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sassolungo-View-from-Seceda-Ridgeline-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Sassolungo-View-from-Seceda-Ridgeline-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the Puez Odle Altipiano Circuit is a great and very relaxed alternative to exploring the Puez Odle Nature Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, the hike starts at the top of the Ortisei\u2014Furnes\u2014Seceda gondola, right near the Seceda viewpoint. It then follows a downhill trail, first to Malga Pieralongia (a high-alpine restaurant) and then to Rifugio Firenze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, a mostly flat trail will take you to the top of the Col Raiser gondola. Here, you have three choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the Col Raiser gondola down to Santa Cristina, then catch a local bus to Ortisei (The stats above correspond with this option)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike back up to the Seceda viewpoint, then descend to Ortisei with the Ortisei-Furnes-Seceda gondola you took in the morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the Fermeda chairlift, which runs between the two gondola stations mentioned above, and then the Ortisei-Furnes-Seceda gondola down to Ortisei.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Seceda_%E2%80%93_Rifugio_Puez_%E2%80%93_Vallunga\"><\/span>4. Seceda &#8211; Rifugio Puez &#8211; Vallunga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>18.7 km \/ 11.6 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 774 m \/ 2540 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevations loss: <\/strong>1603 m \/ 5259 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking time:<\/strong> 7-8 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> blue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"20153\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-22-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20153\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-22-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-22-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-22-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Seceda-Ridgeline-22.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23725\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Seceda-Rifugio-Puez-Vallunga-Hike-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23725\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Seceda-Rifugio-Puez-Vallunga-Hike-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Seceda-Rifugio-Puez-Vallunga-Hike-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Seceda-Rifugio-Puez-Vallunga-Hike-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Seceda-Rifugio-Puez-Vallunga-Hike-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"11929\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-15-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11929\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-15-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-15-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-15.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a quieter option for those who prefer to hike in Solitude. The hike, which once again starts at the top of the Ortisei-Furnes Seceda top station, follows the trail across the Puez Odle Altiplano to Forces de Sieles Saddle. From here, the hike overlaps with the famous Alta Via 2 multiday traverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around halfway through the hike, you will reach Rifugio Puez &#8211; an excellent place for restoring calorie reserves and grabbing a drink. You can descend from the hut to the Gardena Valley via Vallunga. At the end of the hike, you must catch a local bus to whichever town you choose for your stay in the Gardena Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Vallunga_Valley_Walk\"><\/span>5. Vallunga Valley Walk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>9 km \/ 5.6 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong> 230 m \/ 755 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking Time:<\/strong> 2-3 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> orange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-12-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11840\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-12-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-12-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vallunga-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike across Vallunga is more of a relaxed walk. However, regarding views, the trail can compete with many other high-alpine trails in the Dolomites. Rarely will you be rewarded with such fantastic vistas after putting so little effort into the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vallunga is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-autumn-day-hikes-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my favourite<\/a> autumn trails in the Dolomites. The larch trees fill the valley, adding beautiful, vibrant colours to the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vallunga-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11919\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Vallunga Valley Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sella_Group_Traverse\"><\/span>6. Sella Group Traverse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>10.6 km \/ 6.6 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong> 940 m \/ 3065 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking Time:<\/strong> 4-5 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> purple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sella-Group-Traverse-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23741\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sella-Group-Traverse-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sella-Group-Traverse-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sella-Group-Traverse-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sella-Group-Traverse-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a unique hike in terms of views. The trail crosses through the middle of the Sella group known for its moonlike landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead for the Sella Group Traverse is Gardena Pass, and the hike ends at Pordoi Pass. Therefore, you will need to use public transport to return to your accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 30 minutes of the hike follow a gently undulating trail that then turns into a very sharp ascent through a scree valley called Val Setus. Cables are installed at the very top of the valley in the steepest section. Those who aren&#8217;t sure-footed will benefit from having via ferrata gear with them. A helmet is non-negotiable in this section as there is plenty of loose scree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first landmarks along the route are Rifugio Piscadiu and Lake Piscadiu, which lie next to each other. From Rifugio Piscadiu, you must follow the signs for Rifugio Bo\u00e8. Once at the hut, it&#8217;s either a flat or sharp descent to Passo Pordoi. You can skip the last part and take the gondola from Sass Pordoi to the pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> You can extend this hike by hiking to <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/piz-boe-summit-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"620\">the summit of Piz Bo\u00e8<\/a>, the highest point of the Sella group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sassolungo_Circuit\"><\/span>7. Sassolungo Circuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>16.7 km \/ 10.4 miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain:<\/strong> 787 m \/ 2720 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking Time:<\/strong> 5-6 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour on the map:<\/strong> dark blue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11050\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sassolungo-Circuit-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Circuit-type day hikes in the Dolomites are my favourites. The ever-changing mountain scenery and the undulating nature of these trails make them very appealing to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sassolungo is the prominent peak that towers over Val Gardena and is visible from almost all the hikes I mentioned above. The Sassolungo circuit, though long and with quite a significant elevation gain, never feels too strenuous. The hike starts at the Sella Passo, which connects Val Gardena with Val Di Fassa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/sassolungo-circuit-day-hike-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11020\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Sassolungo Circuit Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Via_Ferratas_accessible_from_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>Via Ferratas accessible from Val Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sass_Rigais\"><\/span>1. Sass Rigais<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong>&nbsp;beginner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required:&nbsp;<\/strong>6-8 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"20149\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20149\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"20150\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20150\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Via-Ferrata-Sass-Rigais-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seceda Ridgeline is one of the most beloved photography spots in the Dolomites. What many don&#8217;t realize is that one of its summits &#8211; Sass Rigais is accessible thanks to a via ferrata route that was set up to its top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iron path can be reached either from the Ortisei-Furnes-Seceda gondola station or the top of the Santa Cristina &#8211; Col Raiser gondola. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-sass-rigais\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"662\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Via Ferrata Sass Rigais<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Piz_Duleda\"><\/span>2. Piz Duleda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong>&nbsp;beginner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required:&nbsp;<\/strong>5-6 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23743\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23743\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23744\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23744\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-ferrata-Piz-duleda-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great beginner via ferrata route around Val Gardena takes you to the summit of Piz Duleda. The via ferrata section is very short and easy. Ladders have been installed in the steepest sections to help hikers gain elevation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piz Duleda is a mountain in the heart of Puez Odle Nature Park, offering amazing 360-degree views of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Oskar_Schuster\"><\/span>3. Oskar Schuster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong>&nbsp;intermediate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required:&nbsp;<\/strong>6-8 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Oskar-Schuster-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Via ferrata Oskar Schuster is one of the best via ferrata routes accessible from Val Gardena\" class=\"wp-image-23726\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Oskar-Schuster-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Oskar-Schuster-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Oskar-Schuster-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Oskar-Schuster-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Via ferrata Oskar Schuster cuts through the heart of Sassolungo Mountain group and ends at one of its highest summits &#8211; Sassopiatto. Sharp spires of the group are characteristic features of this exciting via ferrata. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route starts at Passo Sella with a ride in a unique standing gondola cabin that only accommodates two people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-oskar-schuster\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"663\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Via Ferrata Oskar Schuster<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mesules_Possnecker\"><\/span>4. Mesules (P\u00f6ssnecker)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong>&nbsp;advanced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required:&nbsp;<\/strong>6-8 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Mesules-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23727\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Mesules-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Mesules-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Mesules-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Mesules-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a challenging via ferrata route around Val Gardena, consider tackling via ferrata Mesules (also known as P\u00f6ssnecker). It is one of the oldest via ferratas in the Dolomites. If that makes you feel uneasy, put your worries behind you. The routes are constantly maintained, and the old rusty equipment is exchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via ferrata Mesules climbs along the western face of the Sella group through very steep gullies. The descent is long and tiresome, so prepare for an exciting but challenging day in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-poessnecker\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"638\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To Via Ferrata Mesules (P\u00f6ssnecker)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gran_Cir\"><\/span>5. Gran Cir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> beginner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required: <\/strong>2-3 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/via-ferrata-gran-cir-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23981\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/via-ferrata-gran-cir-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/via-ferrata-gran-cir-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/via-ferrata-gran-cir-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/via-ferrata-gran-cir-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Via ferrata Gran Cir delivers some of the best views of the Sella and Sassolungo. If you are a fan of photographing sunrises or sunsets from the top of the mountain, then Gran Cir is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route starts at Passo Gardena and has less than 500 meters of elevation gain, which means the summit can be reached in 60-90 minutes. The cable-protected section is very short, and the rest of the route is just a steep hike to the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people hiking to the summit choose to forfeit bringing the ferrata gear, which I would not recommend. From my years of experience on via ferrata routes in the Dolomites, I noticed that most accidents happen on beginner routes precisely for that reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-gran-cir\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"664\">Guide To Via Ferrata Gran Cir<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Photography_Spots_near_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>Best Photography Spots near Val Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Seceda_Ridgeline_Viewpoint\"><\/span>1. Seceda Ridgeline Viewpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11369\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seceda-Ridgeline-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seceda Ridgeline Viewpoint at sunrise in mid-October<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do I need to explain anything about this viewpoint? The Seceda Ridgeline is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the iconic photography spots in the Dolomites<\/a> and one of the easiest to get to. A gondola ride away from the town of Ortisei, and you will be standing in its presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the trick of being there at sunrise, you may wonder? You can stay in one of the two nearby mountain huts (Rifugio Fermeda or Rifugio Firenze) and hike to the viewpoint before everyone else arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Passo_Gardena\"><\/span>2. Passo Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Passo-Gardena-1-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11370\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Passo-Gardena-1-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Passo-Gardena-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Passo-Gardena-1-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Passo-Gardena-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passo Gardena at sunset in mid-October<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to Passo Gardena requires no effort. You can just drive up to it. As I mentioned in this post, Passo Gardena is a great access point for some hikes and via ferratas, but it is also a great photography spot in itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a large parking lot near Rifugio Frara right on the pass. From here, a short 5-minute walk will take you to a great viewpoint of Sassolungo pictured above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alpe_Di_Siusi\"><\/span>3. Alpe Di Siusi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpi-Di-Siusi-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23728\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpi-Di-Siusi-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpi-Di-Siusi-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpi-Di-Siusi-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alpi-Di-Siusi-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alpi Di Siusi at sunrise at the start of November<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another icon of the Dolomites. Alpe Di Siusi is a high mountain plateau that can be reached in three different ways: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the Siusi gondola from Compatsch and then hike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By driving from Siusi to Compatsch and then hiking (this is only possible before 9 AM or after 5  PM for those who hold reservations for hotels located on the plateau) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By taking the gondola from Ortisei to Siusi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Logistically, the third option is the easiest and allows reaching the viewpoint the fastest, but being tight to a gondola schedule does mean limited time for visiting the plateau. The good news is that once a week during the summer, the gondola runs in the evening, allowing visitors to experience a sunset at the plateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Passo_Sella\"><\/span>4. Passo Sella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Passo-Sella-1-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23736\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Passo-Sella-1-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Passo-Sella-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Passo-Sella-1-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Passo-Sella-1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sella Group during a stormy afternoon in early October from the top Col Rodella gondola station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like Passo Gardena, Passo Sella can also be reached by car. There are many vantage points for capturing amazing photos at Passo Sella. To the west, you get great views of Sassolungo. To the southeast, you can admire Marmolada &#8211; Dolomite&#8217;s highest peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favourite spots for taking photos at Passo Sella is from the top of the Col Rodella cable car. Here, you get a fantastic panoramic view of the Sella Group and the Sella Towers. It takes approximately 30 minutes to hike from Passo Sella to that spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sassolungo_Viewpoint\"><\/span>5. Sassolungo Viewpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sassolungo-Viewpoint-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23730\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sassolungo-Viewpoint-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sassolungo-Viewpoint-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sassolungo-Viewpoint-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sassolungo-Viewpoint-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sassolungo viewpoint above the Col Raiser gondola station during an inversion in mid-October<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last, my favourite photography spot in Val Gardena is the Col Raiser viewpoint, a 30-minute hike from Rifugio Firenze or a 20-minute hike from the Col Raiser hotel at the top of the Col Raiser gondola station. The gondola starts in the town of Santa Cristina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can probably guess why this is my favourite spot. When I arrived at sunrise, I was greeted by fantastic photography conditions. The low-hanging clouds and the mountains peaking above them created a fairytale atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hut-to-hut_treks_near_Val_Gardena\"><\/span>Hut-to-hut treks near Val Gardena<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Alta_Via_2\"><\/span>1. Alta Via 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-3-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7306\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-3-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-3-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-3-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-3-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crossing Passo Gardena on the Alta Via 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alta Via 2 is a high alpine traverse that requires 10-14 days to complete. The trip starts in Bressanone and finishes almost 200 kilometres south in Croce D&#8217;Aune. The trail crosses, among other places, the Puez Odle Nature Park and Passo Gardena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-two-guide-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"618\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Alta Via 2 &#8211; Part 1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-two-guide-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"619\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alta Via 2 &#8211; Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rosengarten_Traverse\"><\/span>2. Rosengarten Traverse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rosengarten-Traverse-Rifugio-Vajolet-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20376\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rosengarten-Traverse-Rifugio-Vajolet-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rosengarten-Traverse-Rifugio-Vajolet-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rosengarten-Traverse-Rifugio-Vajolet-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rosengarten-Traverse-Rifugio-Vajolet-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rosengarten Nature Park lies south of Val Gardena. Crossing the whole park on foot with a backpack on your back is possible. This amazing trail includes six exciting via ferratas and a famous Dolomiti landmark\u2014the Vajolet towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rosengarten-traverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"629\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to Rosengarten Traverse In The Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Regions_of_the_Dolomites_Worth_Visiting\"><\/span>Other Regions of the Dolomites Worth Visiting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-puster-valley\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22962\">Puster Valley<\/a> (Val Pusteria)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-fassa-valley-rosengarten-nature-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22954\">Fassa Valley <\/a>(Val Di Fassa)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funes Valley (Val Di Funes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primero Valley (Val Primero)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Badia Valley (Val Badia \/ Alta Badia) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cortina-dampezzo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22987\">Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo &amp; Central Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/guide-to-tre-cime-nature-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22970\">Tre Cime Nature Park<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_travel_and_hiking_resources_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>More travel and hiking resources in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/photography-dolomites\/\">Photography spots in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">Regions in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\">Itineraries for the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/via-ferratas-dolomites\/\">Via ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-day-hikes\/\">Day hikes in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/dolomites-hut-to-hut-treks\/\">Hut-to-hut treks in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#7bdbb54f\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_my_website\"><\/span>Support my website!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi Reader! 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