In the Duron Valley, which connects the Siusi Alp with the Val di Fassa, we hike to the Micheluzzi Hut (or Duron Hut) and the Lino Brach Hut
Image gallery: May hike in the Val Duron
Once we arrive in Campitello di Fassa, a well-known and popular holiday destination, we look for the entrance to the Val Duron (Streda de Salin). The Dolomite valley is named after its mountain stream. We park our car at the entrance to the valley and follow the steep forest road uphill.
Ten minutes uphill and we're warmed up: The path then becomes more pleasant until we reach a junction with a forest path. We follow the "Val Duron" signpost on our left and after another 30 minutes of climbing, we reach the Rifugio Micheluzzi at an altitude of 1,860 metres. Ahead of us lies the Duron Valley, with its numerous hiking opportunities. It is framed to the west by the legendary Catinaccio and to the north by the Sassolungo Group.
The Val Duron is also a popular destination for mountain bikers. After passing the Micheluzzi Mountain Hut, we follow a relatively flat gravel path through the valley to another hut, the Baita Lino Brach, at an altitude of 1,856 metres. It is open in summer and winter and is known for its traditional cuisine, featuring rabbit dishes, cheese, mushrooms, and goulash with polenta, prepared in a copper cauldron on a wood-fired stove according to Ladin tradition.
The junction towards the Rifugio Antermoia, which we reach next, is our destination for today and the highest point of the hike. From there, we return along the opposite bank of the Rio Duron to the path we came on and follow it back down into the valley to our car park. The valley provides wonderful views of the Marmolada Glacier, which is also the highest mountain in the Dolomites, as well as Mt. Gran Vernel, Mt. Sasso Piatto, and the Denti di Terrarossa peaks at the end of the valley.
Meadows dotted with crocuses and alpine anemones, stretch out around us, while in the distance, we hear marmots whistling. For those who want to skip the climb, a shuttle bus runs from Campitello to the Micheluzzi Hut in summer - be sure to check the operating times! Our May hike can also be done as a winter walk or as a slightly longer variation to the Fassa Ridge.
Authors: Elena & Luca
Experienced: May 2021
Last update: 2025
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- Starting point:
- car park at the entrance to the Val Duron, Campitello di Fassa
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- Overall time:
- 03:30 h
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- Total route length:
- 11,0 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.481 m to 1.897 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +437 m | -421 m
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- Signposts:
- "Sentiero Val Duron", 532
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- Destination:
- junction towards the Antermoia Mountain Hut
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- Resting points:
- Micheluzzi Hut, Baita Lino Brach
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- May hike in the Val Duron
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- The overall time shown above refers to the walking time only, not including breaks.
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
