{"id":9121,"date":"2022-03-01T11:17:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T11:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=9121"},"modified":"2024-07-23T13:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:13:26","slug":"monte-castellaz-day-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Passo Rolle To Monte Castellaz &#8211; A Great &#038; Easy Half Day Hike 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' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Everything_to_know_about_the_hike_to_Monte_Castellaz\" >Everything to know about the hike to Monte Castellaz<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Monte_Castellaz_hike_stats\" >Monte Castellaz: hike stats<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Monte_Castellaz_Trekking_Maps\" >Monte Castellaz Trekking Maps<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Where_is_Monte_Castellaz\" >Where is Monte Castellaz?<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Monte_Castellaz\" >How challenging is the hike to Monte Castellaz?<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Parking_at_Passo_Rolle\" >Parking at Passo Rolle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Getting_to_Passo_Rolle_by_public_transport\" >Getting to Passo Rolle by public transport<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#What_is_the_best_time_of_the_year_to_hike_Monte_Castellaz\" >What is the best time of the year to hike Monte Castellaz?<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#What_can_you_see_from_the_summit_of_Monte_Castellaz\" >What can you see from the summit of Monte Castellaz?<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Monte_Castellaz_%E2%80%93_Short_Trail_Description\" >Monte Castellaz &#8211; Short Trail Description<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#What_to_bring_on_a_hike_to_Monte_Castellaz\" >What to bring on a hike to Monte Castellaz?<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Where_to_stay_in_the_Primeiro_Valley\" >Where to stay in the Primeiro Valley<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#An_alternative_approach_to_Monte_Castellaz\" >An alternative approach to Monte Castellaz<\/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\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/monte-castellaz-day-hike\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">If you are looking for a great Dolomiti hike that doesn&#8217;t take the whole day but still offers an excellent effort-to-view ratio, then Monte Castellaz should be your choice!<\/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=\"Everything_to_know_about_the_hike_to_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span>Everything to know about the hike to Monte Castellaz<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=\"Monte_Castellaz_hike_stats\"><\/span>Monte Castellaz: hike stats<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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-27-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9130\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-27-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-27-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-27.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 9 km \/ 5.6&nbsp; miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 4 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Ascent:<\/strong> 468 meters \/&nbsp; 1535 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike:<\/strong> circuit&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trail Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Ui96wjnWLZFvRptC8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Ui96wjnWLZFvRptC8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malga Juribello\/Passo Rolle<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go: <\/strong>Mid-June &#8211; October&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trail number:<\/strong> R01&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Map required: <\/strong>Tabacco 022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"Monte_Castellaz_Trekking_Maps\"><\/span>Monte Castellaz Trekking Maps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1scHqhTrYH_jTtHEU0lGHoWvzl1DyFsQ&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Above<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, you can view the trail I have followed. I used my\u00a0Garmin Fenix watch to measure the distance and elevation gain and\u00a0<\/span>register the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have marked the direction of travel below. The green arrows follow the trail to the summit of Monte Castellaz, and the blue ones follow the trail from the summit to Baita Segantini and back to the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Monte-Castelazzo-Trekking-Map-1024x788.png\" alt=\"A map of the hike to the summit of Monte Castelazz in the Italian Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-9177\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Monte-Castelazzo-Trekking-Map-1024x788.png 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Monte-Castelazzo-Trekking-Map-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Monte-Castelazzo-Trekking-Map-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Monte-Castelazzo-Trekking-Map-1536x1181.png 1536w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Monte-Castelazzo-Trekking-Map-2048x1575.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span><strong>Where is Monte Castellaz?<\/strong><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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-21-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"A Female Hiker on the Summit Of Monte Castellaz With Cima Della Vezzana and Cima della Palla in the background\" class=\"wp-image-9135\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-21-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-21-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Monte Castellaz is in the Pale di San Martino mountain group in the southern parts of the Dolomites. The hike starts at the Rolle mountain pass, which connects two valleys: Primerio and Travignolo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A famous statue of Christ (Cristo Pensante) at the summit is erected for the soldiers fighting during the First World War.<\/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_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span><strong>How challenging is the hike to Monte Castellaz?<\/strong><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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-4-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"A female hiker walking along the path to Monte Castellaz with Cimon Della Palla in the background\" class=\"wp-image-9153\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-4-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My rating of this trail would be easy. Of course, if you have never stepped onto a mountain trail, you will find it the opposite. No technical skills are required to tackle the summit of Monte Castellaz, but a good level of fitness will come in handy, even if it is only 468 meters of elevation gain.<\/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=\"Parking_at_Passo_Rolle\"><\/span><strong>Parking at Passo Rolle<\/strong><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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9157\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of parking opportunities near Passo Rolle. The closest parking to the trailhead of the Monte Castellaz summit hike is near Malga Juribello. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing this post, the parking was free (2021); however, I have noticed that many parking locations across the Dolomites that were free just one or two years ago now collect charges. It\u2019s always best to come prepared with some cash in your pocket.<\/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=\"Getting_to_Passo_Rolle_by_public_transport\"><\/span><strong>Getting to Passo Rolle by public transport<\/strong><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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-31-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9127\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-31-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-31-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-31.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passo Rolle can be reached by bus from Fiera Di Primiero or San Martino di Castrozza. In the summer, buses operate between June and September\u2014bus no. B122\u00a0 travels in the direction of Predazzo, another mountain town in the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey takes approx. thirty minutes counting from San Martino or one hour counting from Fiera Di Primeiro.<\/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=\"What_is_the_best_time_of_the_year_to_hike_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span><strong>What is the best time of the year to hike Monte Castellaz?<\/strong><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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-20-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-20-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-20-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mid-June to September are the optimal months for <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-day-hikes\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-day-hikes\/\">hiking in the Italian Dolomites<\/a>. However, you can still meet many hikers (including myself) on the trails in October. I found the second half of October a fantastic time to hike to the summit of Monte Castelazz.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The larch trees filling Venegia Valley below were brightly coloured in yellows and oranges, creating a stunning atmosphere.<\/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=\"What_can_you_see_from_the_summit_of_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span><strong>What can you see from the summit of Monte Castellaz?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9142\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9142\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-15.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-15-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-15-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9134\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9134\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-23.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-23-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-23-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-23-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"9133\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9133\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-24.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-24-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-24-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"9138\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-19-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-19-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-19-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jasper and I stoked to have made it to another summit!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A panoramic view of the famous Cima Della Palla and Cima Della Vezzana in the Pale Di San Martino Range will stretch ahead. Below is a sea of rolling hills and the Larch tree-filled Venegia valley. To the west, you can spot Lago di Paneveggio.<\/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=\"Monte_Castellaz_%E2%80%93_Short_Trail_Description\"><\/span><strong><strong>Monte Castellaz &#8211; Short Trail Description<\/strong><\/strong><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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passo Rolle To Rifugio Capanna Cervino 30 minutes<\/h4>\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=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9156\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9156\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-2.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-2-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-1-2-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9154\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9154\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-3.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-3-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-3-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike starts on the opposite side of the road from the parking lot, and for the first 30 minutes, it follows a dirt road in the direction of Baita Segantini, with a few possibilities to cut across the fields to shorten the hike.<\/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\">Rifugio Capanna Cervino to Monte Castellaz 30-40 minutes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default 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=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9151\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9151\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-7.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-7-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-7-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"9150\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9150\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-6-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-6-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"9149\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9149\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-8-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-8-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"9148\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9148\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-9-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-9-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Five minutes after passing the Capanna Cervino refuge, you have to walk off the dirt road and follow the signs for path R01 to Monte Castellaz\/Cristo Pensante. The mountain is very distinguishable and rises straight ahead of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be able to spot the descent path from the summit. You will go down that way after you reach the summit, but the ascent path is on the mountain&#8217;s eastern slopes, and you will first have to circle Monte Castelazz counterclockwise to reach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just keep following the signs for Cristo Pensante and Monte Castellaz.<\/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\">Monte Castellaz to Baita G. Segantini &#8211; 40-50 minutes<\/h4>\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=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9131\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9131\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-26.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-26-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-26-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-26-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9128\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9128\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-29.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-29-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-29-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-29-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9126\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9126\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-30.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-30-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-30-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-30-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"9125\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-32.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-32.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-32-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-32-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-32-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After reaching the summit of Monte Castellaz, you can descend, head straight back to Passo Rolle, and call it a day. You should be back in less than 2 hours. However, I highly recommend extending the hike by another hour and going to Baita Segantini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The views along this path were my favourites throughout the hike, even beating the great summit views. <\/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\">Baita G. Segantini to Passo Rolle &#8211; 30-40 minutes<\/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\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-33-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9124\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-33-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Monte-Castellaz-33.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Oliwia Papatanasis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been to Baita Segantini 3 times already, but each time it was after it shut its doors for the season, I have yet to try its cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to be there between June and September, take advantage of their restaurant, order lunch, and admire the spires of Cima Della Vezzana and Cimon Della Palla right from their terrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the photo opportunity at the famous Laghetto Baita Segantini&nbsp; &#8211; one of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"661\">the iconic photography spots in the Dolomites<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The descent from Baita Segantini to Passo Rolle is very straightforward. Just follow the dirt road back to the car park. If you want to shorten the distance, follow the unofficial path, cutting off a few bends in the road.<\/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=\"What_to_bring_on_a_hike_to_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span><strong>What to bring on a hike to Monte Castellaz?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While hiking boots aren\u2019t a must on this trail, I recommend shoes with a good grip. I never leave on any trail without my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tnMQ3L\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tnMQ3L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Diamond hiking poles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CaeFQT\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CaeFQT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hydrapak water bladder.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in my camera setup and the gear I use on my hiking and backpacking trips, you can check out my gear page.<\/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_in_the_Primeiro_Valley\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay in the Primeiro Valley<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/castel-pietra.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\/castel-pietra.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotel Castel Pietra<\/a><\/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\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/historic-residence-madonna.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\/historic-residence-madonna.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Historic Residence Madonna<\/a><\/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\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/tressane.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\/tressane.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Brunet &#8211; The Dolomites Resort<\/a><\/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=\"An_alternative_approach_to_Monte_Castellaz\"><\/span><strong>An alternative approach to Monte Castellaz<\/strong><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\/02\/Val-Venegia-50-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9166\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Val-Venegia-50-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Val-Venegia-50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Val-Venegia-50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Val-Venegia-50.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reach Monte Castellaz by hiking at the bottom of Venegia Valley. 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