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Viel Del Pan and Marmolada
thwest) to Valfredda. Head now through some grassy hollows and
finally, after a twist towards the northeast, you reach a small valley
with numerous barns - a perfect area for walking and enjoying the
wonderful flora. The Furciàde mountain hut is situated in wonderful
mountain scenery at 1,982m.
The Furciàde mountain hut is privately owned and offers 18 beds (room
with WC); it is open from the second week of June until the end of September
and from the beginning of December until Easter. The inn offers excellent cuisine.
Tel. +39 0462 574281.
Now go easily down the roadway until reaching the Lago di
Pozze (lake). The path runs directly along the lake, close to the
mountain hut.
The Miralago mountain hut is run privately, offers home-cooked food, 25
beds and is open all year round Tel +39 0462 573791.
The road leads to the Passo di San Pellegrino, (pass at 1,907m),
where this long, fascinating sixth stage ends.
2 + 5 hours from Rifugio Castiglioni.
The Passo di San Pellegrino, which can be reached by public transport
(bus) from the Agordino area, is very popular and frequently crowded because
it represents the shortest route between Venice and Bozen. In the past, this
route was also used for the trade of iron, coal and timber. The three dioceses
of Brixen, Trent and Belluno met in the nearby village “dei Zinghen” (the
gypsies). There was also a hospice, which served as lodgings for travellers
and was founded by Frate Gualtiero - Ordine di San Pellegrino (pilgrim order)
in 1358. The extraordinary flora is well worth paying special attention to.
On the pass and in the surrounding areas, you can find lodging in one
of the numerous hotels (many of which are highly starred) e.g. Costabella,
Monzoni, Armira, Cristallo, Miralago and in some of the inns situated around
the pass. However, you can find good accommodation in a rather more homely
and friendly atmosphere and less expensive in Malga San Pellegrino.
Alternative Route 5
From the Castiglioni mountain hut to the Passo di
San Pellegrino (pass) via the Marmoladascharte (col)
(and via the peak of Marmolada)
This is the most interesting route that brings you on to the San
Pellegrino pass. It is therefore technically also the most difficult and
is only recommended for mountaineers and climbers with mountain
experience or those in the company of a mountain guide. Adequate
equipment (ice axe, rope, crampons) is a prerequisite for the climb.
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