Hike from Mt Paion del Cermis to the Bombasèl Lakes

The easy walking tour takes to the clear mountain lakes above Cavalese in the Lagorai region, with panoramic view on the Dolomites.

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The funicular takes us from Cavalese via the Doss dei Laresi on the Paion del Cermis.
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The chairlift makes us easily reach an altitude of 2,200 m.
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Our tour starts at the mountain hut of the Rifugio Paion.
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In the immediate surroundings, along our path, there is the panoramic viewpoint Lagorai 360°.
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From this place you can perfectly admire the surrounding peaks of the Dolomies and the map teaches you all their names.
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Proceeding to the Forcella Bombasel, before the path continues downwards.
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Afterwards the path becomes very easy and comfortably walkable.
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Tree line: from about 2,200 m trees become a rarity.
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Arriving at the Bombasél lake, located at the foot of the Lagorai mountain chain.
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Beside the large lake, there are numerous other ponds and tarns.
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This area is rich in natural gems.
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View on the Dolomites.
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The Bombasél lake seen from above.
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If you wish for more, you can climb the surrounding mountains.
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On the way back, we observe numerous butterflies.
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The last part of the path to the chairlift at the Paion del Cermis stretches the way up.
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At Cavalese we take the funicular up to the Doss dei Laresi where we board the cable car and then the chairlift up to the peak of the Paion del Cermis (2,200 m asl.). Here at the top our tour starts. We follow the marker SAT 353 (also L 03) past the viewpoint “Panoramio Lagorai 360” and further to the Forcella del Bombasel(ridge). Here our walk downhill starts, first over steps and then on the path which leads us straight to the mountain lakes (Laghi di Bombasel). This hike took us about 40 minutes.

At the alpine meadows of Bombasel nestled in the Lagorai group the big lake of Bombasel is located and other smaller pools and puddles. The ideal place to relax and to have a picnic. Those who want to walk up higher can climb up the Cima Lagorai or hike down to the lake of the Lagorai. But for such an extended tour you have to allow for extra time of several hours. For us it's enough for today, we enjoy the panoramic view and relax in nature before we come back on the same route again and take the funicular down to the Val di Fiemme.

Author: AT

suited for families difficulty: easy route with lake with lifts