From the Lasties Valley in Trentino, we reach the Pordoi Saddle and the Antersass Saddle, with a stop at the Boè Hut
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Our starting point is at the Monti Pallidi Hut at Pian Schiavaneis, on the road from Canazei towards the Sella Pass. The Dolomites are known as the "Monti Pallidi", or "Pale Mountains". First, we follow the sign for Piz Boè, go around the Schiavaneis inn and walk along the path that leads uphill into the forest without a sign. After a plateau and a short section on the "Cascate" path, we follow trail no. 647 towards Val Lasties: It climbs steeply into the forest.
The path leads us along the rock faces to the Pian de Siela. Here, we are already well past the 2,000-metre mark. An impressive view of Col Rodella, the Langkofel group and the Sella Group makes us pause. Sublime beauty! Staying on trail no. 647, we now head towards the Boè Hut, ascending slowly and sometimes undulating until we reach a turning for the Forcella Pordoi Hut (note: the path has no number). It takes us into the Valon del Fos, to the Pordoi Saddle and the hut.
Our next destination is the Boè Hut. The entire plateau of the Sella Group and Mt. Piz Boè spreads out before us. The surroundings resemble a lunar landscape and leave a deep impression on us. On trail no. 627, it is another 45-minute walk to the Boè Hut. As is common in the mountains, the weather has changed quickly and it is snowing lightly. After we leave the hut, the sun is shining again. On trail no. 647, we reach a fork: We can go to the Antersass peak (no. 647) or bypass the peak on an easy via ferrata (no. 647A).
We choose the second option and reach the Antersass Saddle after 15 minutes. The Pordoi Pass, the Sella Group and the legendary Kingdom of Fanes spread out before us. The path is now relatively flat towards the Val Lasties and Pian Schiavaneis, and then descends over the scree slope to the Pian de Roces. Soon after, we come across the sign for the Pordoi Saddle (Forcella Pordoi) again, which we had already seen on the way up. We follow the same path to the Pian de Siela.
Steep switchbacks (no. 656) lead down to a mountain stream. On the right, we cross the stream until we reach an unsigned junction, where we keep left and pass through a forest and across a scree slope to some waterfalls. From here, it is not far to the car park, which we reach after six hours of actual walking time. Note: Sure-footedness and experience in alpine terrain are necessary, as some sections are very steep and some paths are difficult. Another hike in this area is the alpine tour from Mt. Sass Pordoi to Piz Boé.
Authors: Elena & Luca
Experienced: August 2021
Last update: 2025
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- Starting point:
- Monti Pallidi Hut, Pian Schiavaneis (1,849 m a.s.l.)
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- Overall time:
- 06:00 h
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- Total route length:
- 18,8 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.849 m to 2.896 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +1047 m | -1047 m
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- Signposts:
- "Piz Boè", "Cascate", 647, 627, 647A, 656
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- Destination:
- Pordoi Ridge (2,848 m a.s.l.) and Antersass Ridge (2,839 m a.s.l.)
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- Resting points:
- Monti Pallidi Hut (starting point), Forcella Pordoi Hut, Boè Hut
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- The overall time shown above refers to the walking time only, not including breaks.
