{"id":628,"date":"2023-07-17T10:01:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T10:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T13:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T12:00:16","slug":"pale-di-san-martino-traverse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/","title":{"rendered":"An Off The Beaten Path 2-4 Day Backpacking Trip Across The Pale Di San Martino Range In The Italian Dolomites"},"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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#About_Pale_di_San_Martino_Group\" >About Pale di San Martino Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Where_to_stay_nearby\" >Where to stay nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#About_Pale_Di_San_Martino_Traverse\" >About Pale Di San Martino Traverse<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#An_interactive_map_of_the_Pale_Di_San_Martino_traverse\" >An interactive map of the Pale Di San Martino traverse<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Getting_to_the_trailhead\" >Getting to the trailhead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Pale_Di_San_Martino_Traverse_day-by-day_breakdown\" >Pale Di San Martino Traverse: day-by-day breakdown<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Day_1_Passo_Rolle_to_Rifugio_Volpi_al_Mulaz\" >Day 1: Passo Rolle to Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Day_2_Rifugio_Mulaz_to_Rifugio_Rosetta\" >Day 2: Rifugio Mulaz to Rifugio Rosetta<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Day_3_Rifugio_Rosetta_to_Rifugio_Pradidali\" >Day 3: Rifugio Rosetta to Rifugio Pradidali<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Day_4_Rifugio_Pradidali_to_Val_Canali\" >Day 4: Rifugio Pradidali to Val Canali<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Onward_Travel\" >Onward Travel<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#How_can_the_Pale_Di_San_Martino_Traverse_be_shortened\" >How can the Pale Di San Martino Traverse be shortened?<\/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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#9_Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_Pale_di_San_Martino_Traverse\" >9 Frequently asked questions about the Pale di San Martino 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\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Shop_my_hut-to-hut_backpacking_gear\" >Shop my hut-to-hut backpacking gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Other_backpacking_trip_ideas_in_the_Italian_Dolomites\" >Other backpacking trip ideas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/&amp;t=A%204%20Day%20Hut%20To%20Hut%20Traverse%20Of%20The%20Pale%20Di%20San%20Martino%20Group%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A%204%20Day%20Hut%20To%20Hut%20Traverse%20Of%20The%20Pale%20Di%20San%20Martino%20Group%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inafarawayland.com%2Fpale-di-san-martino-traverse%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=A%204%20Day%20Hut%20To%20Hut%20Traverse%20Of%20The%20Pale%20Di%20San%20Martino%20Group%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites&amp;body=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/\"><\/a>Follow me on a 4-day \/ 3-night traverse across the Pale Di San Martino Group in the Southern Dolomites, filled with dramatic views of spires and monoliths, lunar-like high alpine plateaus, and cosy evenings spent in some of the best Italian mountain huts. <\/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_Pale_di_San_Martino_Group\"><\/span>About Pale di San Martino Group<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-9-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7355\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>International tourists often overlook the Pale di San Martino Range. While it certainly isn&#8217;t deathly quiet,\u00a0it sees a fraction of the traffic compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tre-cime-national-park-traverse\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tre Cime National Park<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lago-di-braies-circuit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lago di Braies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pala group is the most extensive massif in the Dolomites and lies in the eastern Trentino region. The group&#8217;s highest peak is Cima Vezzana, which is 3192 meters (ca. 10500 feet) above sea level. The two nearest Dolomiti towns built at the foot of the Pala group are San Martino Di Castrozza and Fiera di Pimero.<\/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=\"Where_to_stay_nearby\"><\/span>Where to stay nearby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you are coming from, you have three locations to choose from for your overnight stay before and after completing the Pale Di San Martino Traverse: Passo Rolle (a mountain pass), San Martino Di Castrozza, or Fiera Di Primero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passo Rolle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-vezzana.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-vezzana.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Albero Vezzana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A perfect choice if you would like to be very close to the trailhead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Martino Di Castrozza<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/panorama-san-martino.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/panorama-san-martino.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Panorama<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a 10-minute walk away from the Col Verde Cable Car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiera Di Primero<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/sass-maor.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/sass-maor.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/sass-maor.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/sass-maor.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ass Maor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest town to the end of the Pale Di San Martino Traverse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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=\"About_Pale_Di_San_Martino_Traverse\"><\/span>About Pale Di San Martino Traverse <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Distance (not including extensions): <\/strong>37 km (23 mi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required: <\/strong>2-4 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go: <\/strong>the 3rd week of June until the 3rd week of September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total elevation gain (not including extensions): <\/strong>2700 m \/ 8860 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total elevation loss <strong>(not including extensions)<\/strong>: <\/strong>2780 m \/ 9120 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starting point: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Azy7FTBpJQYSsRMq5\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Azy7FTBpJQYSsRMq5\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.297999, 11.789191<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ending point: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/KesJijRHeZLz6GoU7\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/KesJijRHeZLz6GoU7\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.217590, 11.877617<\/a><\/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\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20892\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The traverse takes you from the northern end of the Pale Di San Martino Nature Park all the way South. <strong>The total distance<\/strong> (not including extensions) is <strong>37 kilometres (23 miles)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst the distance might not sound like a lot, it will be challenging enough to keep you on your feet for a few hours each day, especially if you undertake the extensions to the nearby summits, which, by the way, I really think you should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">This traverse is my favourite part of the much longer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-two-guide-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alta Via 2<\/a>, a 200-kilometre, 14-da<\/span>y trek across the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I modified it to fit the needs of adventurers who don&#8217;t have two weeks to complete the whole route but still want to experience a multiday backpacking trip in the Dolomites.&nbsp;<\/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\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506919199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_interactive_map_of_the_Pale_Di_San_Martino_traverse\"><\/span>An interactive map of the Pale Di San Martino traverse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst this map is pretty accurate and will be a valuable tool whilst planning this\u00a0excursion, it should not be used to navigate whilst in the mountains. The correct map for this hike is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Fm9gZZ\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Fm9gZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tabacco No.\u00a0022<\/a>.\u00a0You can purchase it online or pick it up in any sports or souvenir shop in the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1rVdpsLi-FkWZfOumxOdLoW7U1pVy-q2r&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\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=\"Getting_to_the_trailhead\"><\/span>Getting to the trailhead<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\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20902\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pale Di San Martino traverse starts at Passo Rolle (zoom on the map), a mountain pass about a 20-minute drive from San Martino di Castrozza or a 35-minute drive from Fiera di Primiero. Both towns are located in the Trentino region of Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reach the pass either by car or public bus <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">no. B122, going in the direction of Predazzo. The bus stop, right near the trailhead, is called\u00a0<strong>Passo Rolle-Segg. Segantini<\/strong>. To check bus connections, use\u00a0<strong>Google Maps<\/strong>\u00a0or download the official transport app of the Trentino region,<\/span> <strong>Muoversi. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a parking lot near the trailhead (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sQj9pQ7Q725Sg6Bd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parcheggio per Malga Juribello<\/a>) where you can leave your car free of charge for a few days.\u00a0<\/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=\"Pale_Di_San_Martino_Traverse_day-by-day_breakdown\"><\/span>Pale Di San Martino Traverse: day-by-day breakdown<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\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439214199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Passo_Rolle_to_Rifugio_Volpi_al_Mulaz\"><\/span>Day 1: Passo Rolle to Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:  <\/strong>9km \/ 5.6 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>3-4 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 900 m \/ 2950 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>250 m \/ 820 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>710A, 710<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 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=\"20901\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20901\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-5.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=\"20900\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20899\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20899\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Day-1-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a\u00a0tough first day, but it isn&#8217;t long, so take your time to admire the views. In a separate article, I&#8217;ve written about the route up to Passo Mulaz (and Rifugio Mulaz), so I won&#8217;t go into too much detail here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Passo Rolle, the access road<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0and the path that runs near it lead you first up to Baita G Segantini\u2014an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iconic photo spot in the Dolomites<\/a>. It&#8217;s a great place to admire the sawback<\/span> range you&#8217;re about to hike through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route then passes the Baita (small restaurant) and begins to head down into the Val Venegia before a higher elevation path (710A) takes you toward Passo\u00a0Mulaz.\u00a0From there, it is a stone&#8217;s throw away from Rifugio Volpi Al Mulaz, visible from the pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506973499\">Extension day 1: Summit of Monte Mulaz<\/h4>\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\/07\/Passo-Mulaz-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20894\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Passo-Mulaz-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Passo-Mulaz-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Passo-Mulaz-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Passo-Mulaz-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you set off early from Passo Rolle and are full of adrenaline and excitement on your first day, consider extending\u00a0to the summit of\u00a0Monte Mulaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reach it from Passo Mulaz or\u00a0check in at\u00a0the hut first, unload your backpack, and then hike back up with a much lighter load.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take another 2 hours and add an extra 300m (980 feet) of elevation gain to your day, but the summit&#8217;s views\u00a0will be well worth it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506865799\">Night 1: Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz<\/h4>\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\/07\/rifugio-Mulaz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20895\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rifugio-Mulaz-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rifugio-Mulaz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rifugio-Mulaz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rifugio-Mulaz.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caiveneto.it\/rifugio\/volpi-al-mulaz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rifugio Volpi Al Mulaz<\/a>&nbsp;usually opens&nbsp;in mid-June and closes in the 3rd week of&nbsp;September. It&#8217;s a well-situated hut offering views northeastward into the Val di Focobon (see the picture above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also Club Alpino Italiano affiliated, so if you have a CAI membership or an Alpine Club membership in your home country, you&#8217;re entitled to accommodation discounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I first stayed in Rifugio Mulaz at the end of September 2018. I expected the hut to be closed (following the dates on their website), so I packed enough food and a warm sleeping bag to either stay in the &#8216;winter room&#8217; or just bivouac outside on the pass, depending on the weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we arrived, the hut was still open, and the staff was preparing for seasonal closure, but they graciously agreed to host us.\u00a0We paid for a night but didn&#8217;t want to waste the effort of prepping and carrying our food, pots, pans, cutlery, stove, and gas, so we cooked and ate our dinner while watching the sunset from Passo Mulaz.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we got back to the hut, another group of hikers was being served flaming creme br\u00fbl\u00e9es for dessert! I couldn&#8217;t have been more jealous after eating my thousandth meal of pasta\u00a0and pesto\u00a0during that hiking season. What an incredible luxury in such a remote location!\u00a0<\/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\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439214399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Rifugio_Mulaz_to_Rifugio_Rosetta\"><\/span>Day 2: Rifugio Mulaz to Rifugio Rosetta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>\u00a08.8 km \/ 5.5 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>4 h 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 930 m \/ 3060 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>918 m \/ 3010 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path number: <\/strong>703<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 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=\"7351\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-7-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7351\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-7.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=\"7352\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-14-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7352\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-14-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-14-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-14.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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7349\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7349\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a comfortable night&#8217;s sleep and a decent breakfast at Rifugio Mulaz, head back toward the ridgeline&nbsp;to the south (path 703).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\u00a0scree traverse and an uphill push will lead you to Passo Farangole. The last section leading up to the pass is cable-protected; on the other side, you will find some ladders to help you get back down. Being around the spires of this ridgeline is one of the most exciting parts of the hike.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitting up is optional if you are sure-footed. However, I always prefer to follow the rule &#8216;better to be safe than sorry&#8217;. The mountains can be really unforgiving. At the very least, put on your helmet to protect your head from\u00a0any loose rocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route then drops 500 meters (1640 feet) into the Val delle Comelle, with a few more short, simple cabled sections, before rising again onto a moon-like landscape where Rifugio Rosetta will become apparent. The whole day\u00a0is spent on path no. 703.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you only have two days to hike, you can finish the traverse at Rifugio Rosetta, which is a 15-minute walk from the top of the Col Verde gondola. It will take you down to San Martino Di Castrozza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12614678399\">Extension Day 2: Summit of Monte Rosetta<\/h4>\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\/07\/Monte-Rosetta-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20883\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Monte-Rosetta-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Monte-Rosetta-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Monte-Rosetta-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Monte-Rosetta.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy-to-reach summit is clearly visible from the hut, and it only takes 45 minutes (160 meters or 525 feet in elevation) to reach the top. If you are looking for a great spot to watch the sunset, this is it! It&#8217;s a good way to burn off those calories from the three-course dinners you will be served at the huts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the summit of Monte Rosetta, you can look down into Cismon Valley, home to the towns of San Martino di Castrozza and Fiera di Primiero.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be able to spot Passo di Ball &#8211; your objective for tomorrow, creating the perfect heart shape with the mountains in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506866399\">Night 2: Rifugio Rosetta G. Pedrotti<\/h4>\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\/07\/Rifugio-Rosetta-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20896\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Rosetta-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Rosetta-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Rosetta-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Rosetta.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rifugiorosetta.it\/eng\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The website of Rifugio Rosetta G. Pedrotti\u00a0<\/a>has all the information you need to make a reservation, from contact details to the lunch menu. It&#8217;s also available in English, which isn&#8217;t always true for Dolomites&#8217; huts. They are affiliated with Club Alpino Italiano.\u00a0<\/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\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439215299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Rifugio_Rosetta_to_Rifugio_Pradidali\"><\/span>Day 3: Rifugio Rosetta to Rifugio Pradidali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>6.5 km \/ 4 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>2 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 217 m \/ 710 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss:  <\/strong>362 m \/ 1190 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>702, 715<\/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=\"20882\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20882\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-2.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=\"7358\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7358\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-4.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=\"7359\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7359\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This part of the day is\u00a0accessible,\u00a0but that doesn&#8217;t mean you won&#8217;t get many\u00a0beautiful\u00a0views. For most of the hike between Rifugio Rosetta and Pradidali,\u00a0you can keep your head high and admire the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After leaving\u00a0Rifugio Rosetta, the route switches back southward on path no. 702. If you are wondering how you will ever know which path number to follow, don&#8217;t worry! Everything is well signposted in the Dolomites, and as long as you pay attention to the route, you won&#8217;t get lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after, the route plateaus and traverses along the western slopes between Croda di Roda and Cima Pradidali peaks. Cable sections are prevalent here but are very easy. The route then heads slowly uphill to Passo di Ball, where you&#8217;ll get your first glimpse of Rifugio Pradidali.\u00a0It&#8217;s only another 20 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506846299\">Extension: Via Ferratas Porton and Sentiero Nico Gusela<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>10 km \/ 6.2 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>4 h <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 670 m \/ 2200 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>670 m \/ 2200 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Via Ferrata level:<\/strong> Intermediate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers: <\/strong>739A, 714, 715<\/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\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7364\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Ferratas Porton and Sentiero Nico Gusela, make excellent afternoon activities on your third day. They form a loop that runs clockwise from Rifugio Pradidali via the Cima di Val Roda and Passo di Ball, where you were earlier in the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logistically, you can do these two ferratas anticlockwise when you get to Passo di Ball from Rifugio Rosetta and end up at the refuge. Still, I&#8217;d advise against this for two reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to the\u00a0hut first allows you to drop heavier items off, making the climbing more enjoyable. Moreover, via ferrata Porton is much better done clockwise. It involves a steep, ladder-assisted climb, which is\u00a0safer and more accessible to tackle in the clockwise direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first ferrata (Porton) starts around 15 minutes away from Pradidali hut on path 739A, then by a series of ladders and stemples in a narrow gully it gains over 350m of elevation and&nbsp;culminates at Forcella Porton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route then moves around Cima di Ball on path 714, where more cable-protected sections\u00a0are found.\u00a0<\/p>\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-9-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7363\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-9-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The route traverses the slopes up to Forcella di Stephen, where the path becomes ambiguous. However, as long as you&#8217;re heading uphill toward the pass, you are going in the right direction. Now, you have the chance to do the summit extension to Cima Di Val Roda. The view over San Martino di Castrozza to the north is well worth it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0path then\u00a0down-climbs along the via ferrata Sentiero Attrezzato Nico Gusella, the easier of the two ferratas. Using a few more ladders and pegs, the route loses elevation quickly before traversing to Passo di Ball, where you were earlier in the day. You can now return to the refuge knowing you&#8217;ve earned tonight&#8217;s dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506867099\">Night 3: Rifugio Pradidali<\/h4>\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\/07\/Rifugio-Pradidali-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20879\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Pradidali-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Pradidali-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Pradidali-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rifugio-Pradidali-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rifugiopradidali.com\/eng\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The hut&#8217;s website<\/a>\u00a0is full of helpful information about the area&#8217;s history and the &#8216;traverses&#8217; available. This hut&#8217;s opening times are similar to Mulaz (from mid-June to the end of September). Rifugio Rosetta opens longer due to the proximity of the lift.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to avoid booking a room in the attic. It&#8217;s dark, damp, and has no ventilation. The rooms on the floors, however, are charming and cosy. Rifugio Pradidali, like the previous two huts, is also Club Alpino Italiano affiliated, so make sure to bring your Alpine Club membership.<\/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\" id=\"cc-m-header-12439217399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Rifugio_Pradidali_to_Val_Canali\"><\/span>Day 4: Rifugio Pradidali to Val Canali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>12.5 km \/ 7.8 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>5 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 650 m \/ 2132 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: <\/strong>1515 m \/ 4970 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Path numbers:<\/strong> 709, 711, 707<\/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=\"679\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7367\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-2-679x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7367\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-2-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-2-768x1158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-2.jpg 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7368\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7368\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I did this part of the route, I saw only two other hikers the entire time. It&#8217;s undoubtedly the quietest but also the hardest section of this traverse, so make sure to get an early start.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The traverse meanders northward, passing Lago Pradidali following the Alta Via 2 route. It switchbacks up some decent scree slopes before branching right onto path 711, where a simple, protected section leads you over a hump and up toward Passo delle Lede. The views from there are epic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pass is rugged to reach; if you don&#8217;t get an early start, the midday sun could make your life sweaty. The route then enters a widening gulley and starts your 1500-meter elevation loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The descent is a real knee-buster, but the views are still grand, especially as you get close to the Bivouac C Minazio. It makes an excellent spot for\u00a0lunch.<\/p>\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\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20878\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-10-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after the bivouac, the route enters the tree line, and although the mountain vistas are temporarily gone, the change is very much appreciated.\u00a0At the end of this route, stay on path 711 until you reach the river, then follow path no. 707 to the final point of this traverse.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:\u00a0<\/strong>If the previous day&#8217;s\u00a0excursions\u00a0have left you worse for wear, there&#8217;s an easier alternative route down from Rifugio Pradidali into the aptly named Val Pradidali, following path no. 709.\u00a0<\/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=\"Onward_Travel\"><\/span>Onward Travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the finish point, you can relax and have a beer at the Cant del Gal Hotel. I&#8217;d advise checking the bus timetable at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vruLxb9nAfGvjJVc7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vruLxb9nAfGvjJVc7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Val Canali bus stop<\/a> on the opposite side of the road first so you can time it well with your departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus no. B503 from Val Canali to Fiera Di Primero runs at 1-hour intervals most of the day. The journey takes 16 minutes. In Fiera di Primiero, you can change and travel onward to San Martino di Castrozza (30 minutes) or to Feltre (60 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feltre is a bigger town with train and bus connections to Trento, Verona, and Venice.<\/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\" id=\"cc-m-header-12506867699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_the_Pale_Di_San_Martino_Traverse_be_shortened\"><\/span>How can the Pale Di San Martino Traverse be shortened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to follow this itinerary but don&#8217;t have four days, here are some possibilities to shorten it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9933\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>If you would like to adjust this itinerary to your personal needs then use my <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/trip-planning-advice\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trip planning services<\/a>. We can schedule an online meeting and talk about personalizing the trip. <\/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\">2-day option: Stay the first night in Rifugio Pradidali<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can skip the first two days, take the Col Verde &#8211; Rosetta gondola from San Martino di Castrozza, and then start your hike from Rifugio Rosetta. This way, the third day of my itinerary will become the first day.<\/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\">2-day option 2: Exit to San Martino Di Castrozza<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing day two of hiking from Rifugio Mulaz to Rifugio Rosetta, you can take the Col Verde-Rosetta gondola down to San Martino Di Castrozza.<\/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\">3-day option: Alternative start with Via Ferrata Bolver Lugli<\/h4>\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\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Via-Ferrata-Bolver-Lugli-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20904\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Via-Ferrata-Bolver-Lugli-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Via-Ferrata-Bolver-Lugli-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Via-Ferrata-Bolver-Lugli-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-Via-Ferrata-Bolver-Lugli.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this traverse even more exciting and challenging, you can start it with the advanced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-bolver-lugli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Via Ferrata Bolver Lugli<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ferrata takes you along the western slopes of the Pale Di San Martino range to its highest point &#8211;&nbsp;Bivouac&nbsp;Fiamme Gialle. It then heads&nbsp;down the Valle Dei Cantoni,&nbsp;over&nbsp;Passo Bettega&nbsp;to&nbsp;Rifugio Rosetta, where you can spend the first night. After the alternative day 1, continue as per the itinerary.<\/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\">3-day option 2: return to Passo Rolle<\/h4>\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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20898\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20898\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pale-Di-San-Martino-Traverse-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the first and second days of this itinerary, then return to Passo Rolle on the third day, following paths 716, 712A, and 712, forming a loop through the Pale di San Martino group.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to the Tabacco map no 022 to better understand the paths. <\/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=\"9_Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_Pale_di_San_Martino_Traverse\"><\/span>9 Frequently asked questions about the Pale di San Martino 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\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20893\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alta-Via-2-Day-8-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">1. Do I need via ferrata gear to complete this traverse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a short via ferrata section on day 2 leads across Passo Farangole and a cable-protected section that leads to Passo di Ball on day 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst those are beginner routes, and I have seen lots of people doing them without the gear, I think being well-equipped should always be a priority for those heading out into the mountains. <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/beginners-guide-to-via-ferrata-climbing-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"617\">Check out my beginner&#8217;s guide to via ferrata climbing in the Dolomites<\/a> to see what gear you will need.<\/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\">2. Where can I rent the via ferrata gear?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for sports shops and rental places (Noleggio in Italian) in San Martino Di Castrozza and Fiera di Primero. The via ferrata set costs around 30 Euro to rent for the day. Gloves are often not included, so you should bring your own pair.<\/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\">3. Is there a way to omit via ferrata sections on this traverse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there isn&#8217;t. If you are looking for a backpacking trip in the Dolomites that doesn&#8217;t include any via ferrata crossings, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-one-guide-part-one\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alta Via 1<\/a>. Even though it&#8217;s a 10-day traverse, you can plan on doing just a part of it. <\/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\">4. Is there a way to turn this traverse into a loop?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, please refer to the previous section, where I discuss how to shorten this traverse, particularly 3-day option 2.<\/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\">5. How to pack for this traverse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My advice is always to pack as lightly as possible. I created a <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/packing-list-hut-to-hut-treks-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"616\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">packing list for hut-to-hut hikes<\/a>, which lists all the essentials you must bring along on a backpacking trip to the Dolomites.<\/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\">6. Do I need to bring cash?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst many huts started accepting card payments in recent years, I would still recommend bringing cash. 80-100 Euro per person per night should be enough. There are ATMs in San Martino di Castrozza and Fiera di Primero. <\/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\">7. What can I expect when staying in the huts?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Italian Alpine Huts are very well equipped and provide everything you might need for a comfortable <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">night&#8217;s stay, from running water to flushable toilets through on-site restaurants and duvets. However, a few things you will need to bring, most notably a sleeping bag liner, are also recommended. Here is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-huts-in-the-dolomites-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everything you need\u00a0<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-huts-in-the-dolomites-info\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to know about staying in mountain huts in the Dolomites<\/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\">8. Is it possible to do this route in reverse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, however, going North to South is more recommendable, particularly if you are hiking between June and August. The northern slopes stay in shade much longer, providing cooler temperatures during the hot Italian summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will also be easier to do the Pale Di San Martino Traverse from North to South, particularly the last section between Rifugio Pradidali and Val Canali.<\/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\">9. Is there a place to store my excess luggage for the trip?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best bet is to leave your excess luggage in the trunk of your car. If you travel by public transport, leave your luggage at the hotel where you stayed the night before. Contact the hotel first and ask if they provide such services.<\/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=\"Shop_my_hut-to-hut_backpacking_gear\"><\/span>Shop my hut-to-hut backpacking gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/502-6161-0211\/osprey-womens-eja-38-wanderrucksack.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osprey 30+ Litre Backpack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>30-40 litre backpack should be more than enough to pack everything you need for a hut-to-hut trip in the Dolomites with plenty of room for water and snacks. If you can&#8217;t fit in, it means you are overpacking. I am a huge fan of Osprey backpacks and currently own the Eja 38-litre. Osprey has plenty of options in this storage volume range to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y6tEq8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y6tEq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Osprey Amazon Store<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/B0Pa94\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/B0Pa94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/1500_1500_90\/515-0001-0211\/cocoon-mummyliner-silk-economy-line-travel-sleeping-bag.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:362px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeping Bag Liner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleeping bag liners are required for hut stays. Duvets and blankets aren&#8217;t washed after each guest who stays at the hut. Liners ensure that you don&#8217;t come in direct contact with the sheets and subsequently, it is more hygienic. Some huts rent or sell them, but it&#8217;s better to bring your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ro8E1C\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ro8E1C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/KjzqdN\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/KjzqdN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/104-3820-0411\/patagonia-womens-down-sweater-hoody-down-jacket.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patagonia Insulated Jacket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in the middle of the summer season evenings can be quite cold. If you don&#8217;t plan on venturing out of the hut in the evenings, you can skip this layer. I personally always bring one with me as I like to take sunset photos outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/EKnjBP\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/EKnjBP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/1500_1500_90\/116-7962-0511\/icebreaker-womens-sphere-ii-s-s-tee-merino-shirt.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:306px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merino Wool T-Shirts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a couple of Merino Wool T-shirts which you can alternate and then wash at the hut each day will be more than enough to keep body odors at bay. I am personally a big fan of the Icebreaker brand, however these days plenty of other brands have Merino products in their inventory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43DlCpE\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43DlCpE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQNx3X\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQNx3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ba<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/daXABM\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQNx3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">c<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQNx3X\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQNx3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">kcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81VKQ4lbZzL._AC_SY879._SX._UX._SY._UY_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merino Wool Socks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I always carry 2 pairs of socks in my backpack and one on me during multiday backpacking trails. Merino wool fibers and their unique properties are resistant to odors. Merino wool socks also prevent getting blisters as opposed to cotton socks.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Do1KfM\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DfqLJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/g1GAkA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/g1GAkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61uVYKnsjUL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peak Design Camera Clip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A must-have for any mountain photography enthusiast who is tired of carrying a camera around their neck. The peak design capture clip allows you to attach your camera to a backpack strap. That way you don&#8217;t have to take your backpack off and take your camera out every time you want to take a photo. You will always have it handy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Oi0oJy\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Oi0oJy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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_backpacking_trip_ideas_in_the_Italian_Dolomites\"><\/span>Other backpacking trip ideas in the Italian 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\/rosengarten-traverse\/\">3-5-day Rosengarten Traverse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tre-cime-national-park-traverse\/\">3-4-day Tre Cime National Park Traverse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/adamello-brenta-dolomites-traverse\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"626\">3-5-day Dolomiti Brenta Traverse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-popera-circuit-in-sextener-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22662\">3-4-day Monte Popera Circuit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-one-guide-part-one\/\">Alta Via 1 (11 days)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-two-guide-part-one\/\">Alta Via 2 (14 days)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/\">Alta Via 4 (7 days)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"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\/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:70px\" 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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