A beautiful one-day hike on the Sentiero Friedrich-August path along the Val Duron, past the impressive Sassolungo group
Image gallery: Through the Duron valley to the Fassa ridge
We begin our hike at the car park of the Col Rodella cable car and walk through Campitello di Fassa, following the signpost 'Passo Duron'. The path flanks the stream in the Val Duron, where the asphalt road becomes an unpaved track leading to Baita Fraines. At the crossroads, we follow the path through the woods to Rifugio Micheluzzi (1,860 m a.s.l.)
Rifugio Duron is located in a valley of the Alpe Duron, amidst green meadows offering views of the Denti di Terrarossa and Molignon peaks. A partially steep climb to Rifugio Sassopiatto begins right here. To the right, path no. 533 leads uphill through the wood, then across meadows and past Malga Sasso Piatto.
The Rifugio Sasso Piatto (Utia de Sas Plat) is situated on the Giogo di Fassa at an altitude of almost 2,300 m. From here, we enjoy a stunning view of the Alpe di Siusi, in South Tyrol. After a well-deserved break, we continue along the Friedrich-August path towards Passo Sella. This path winds along the foot of the Sassopiatto and Dente (Zahnkofel) mountains, past the Rifugio Sandro-Pertini and Rifugio Friedrich August.
We ascend the short but very steep section up Col Rodella to the Rifugio Des Alpes, concluding our hike with a fantastic panoramic view of the Dolomites. Finally, we take the Col Rodella cable car for a quick descent, reaching the valley station in Campitello in just a few minutes.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Campitello di Fassa, valley station Col Rodella cable car
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- Time required:
- 04:40 h
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- Track length:
- 12,8 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.322 m to 2.381 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +1201 m | -217 m
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- Route:
- Val Duron, Rifugio Micheluzzi, Malga Sassopiatto, Rifugio Sassopiatto (Giogo di Fassa), Sentiero Federico Augusto, Rifugio Sandro Pertini, Rifugio Federico Augusto, Rifugio Des Alpes, Col Rodella
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- Signposts:
- Val Duron, 533, Sentiero Federico Augusto trail
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- Destination:
- Col Rodella
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- Resting points:
- Rifugio Micheluzzi, Malga Sassopiatto, Rifugio Sassopiatto, Rifugio Sandro Pertini, Rifugio Federico Augusto, Rifugio Des Alpes
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Through the Duron valley to the Fassa ridge
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
