ALTA VIA 2 DOLOMITES, DAY 8

Lessons learned and summary: 2 rifugios at this stage – rif Rosetta, rif Pradidali Ressuply possibility in San Martino di Castrozza (take a cable car from rif Rosetta) 20th September is the last day of the season. Most rifugios close, cablecars stop operation. Although we tried really hard to find a flat spot yesterday, weContinue reading “ALTA VIA 2 DOLOMITES, DAY 8”

ALTA VIA 2 DOLOMITES, DAY 7

Lessons learned and summary: Be prepared for a heavy condensation during the night (humid climate in the Dolomites) I would really recommend firm hiking boots with ankle support for this trail Demanding stage full of via ferratas, exposed climbs, narrow paths and through terrain A heavy mist came down after the dusk and turned intoContinue reading “ALTA VIA 2 DOLOMITES, DAY 7”

ALTA VIA 2 DOLOMITES, DAY 6

Lessons learned and summary: There are bears in the Dolomites! The most stunning stage of the trail Rifugio Fuciade and other rifugios/villages on this stage In the middle of the night I’m suddenly roused from my deep sleep by a sound….a sound of a crunching rock and falling stones. I’m half asleep but I’m realizingContinue reading “ALTA VIA 2 DOLOMITES, DAY 6”