loader
  • WHERE TO GO
    WHERE TO GO
    • Regions
      Discover the mountain Regions
      Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
      Discover the mountain Regions
      Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
      All the mountain regions
    • Ski resort
      Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
      Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
      Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
      Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
      All ski resorts

Cacciatori pass from the upper Val Sesis

Long distance hiking trailrecommended routeLong distance hiking trail  · Carnia
LogoFriuli Venezia Giulia
Responsible for this content
Friuli Venezia Giulia Verified partner 
  • Le levigate pareti della Creta Cacciatori e l'omonimo passo
    Le levigate pareti della Creta Cacciatori e l'omonimo passo
    Photo: © Giovanni Borella, © Giovanni Borella

Selected alternatives for you
    It is the saddle located between the basal rocks of Creta Cacciatori to the east and a modest grassy and rocky height to the west, the so-called Creta di Casera Vecchia (2285 m), which in turn borders another wide grassy saddle, the false passo dei Cacciatori, beyond which rises the steep south-east face of Monte Chiadènis.
    moderate
    Distance 2.8 km
    2:00 h
    525 m
    77 m
    2,185 m
    1,732 m

    It is an interesting option for those who want to reach, although by a decidedly longer route, the Calvi refuge avoiding the always crowded dirt road that ascends from the parking near the 1815 m junction on the s.p. 22 of Val Sesis. The path is varied, sunny, panoramic, tiring only in the last stretch and winds through meadows, woods, scree, gullies, with beautiful views of the Volaia mountains, the distant Cogliàns group, and the Cimon.

    Author: © Giovanni Borella

    C.A.I. Sappada/Plodn

    Interreg V Italy-Austria - CLLD Dolomiti Live. Project "Safe mountain – adventure mountain" ITAT 4019 CUP B43J16000270004

    Profile picture of Giovanni Borella
    Author
    Giovanni Borella
    LogoFriuli Venezia Giulia
    Responsible for this content
    Friuli Venezia Giulia  Verified partner 
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,185 m
    Lowest point
    1,732 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Show elevation profile

    Safety information

    Difficulty: E

    Hours from the junction: ascent 1:45-2:15 descent 1:15-1:30 total 3:00 - 3:45

    MARKING: 173

    DIFFICULTY SCALE

    The technical datasheet of each route contains the acronyms commonly used in mountain guides (T - E - EE - EEA - A). Some routes may have a double acronym (e.g., T/E or E/EE) as they present characteristics of both categories.

    T (touristic) indicates routes that are almost always short and easy, which follow forest roads and/or well-marked or clearly visible paths that do not require special training.

    E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes quite long, that run on mule tracks and/or paths often above 2000 meters, visible but not always with trail markers. They do not have significant difficulties but may occasionally present some exposed or awkward sections. Proper equipment, some experience, and training are required.

    EE (for experienced hikers) indicates routes generally above 2000 meters, which may involve uncertain terrain and/or rugged areas, often characterized by exposed and/or equipped passages, sometimes on rocks with difficulties of grade 1. Experience, surefootedness, orientation skills, good equipment, and psycho-physical preparation are required.

    EEA (for experienced hikers with equipment) indicates routes equipped with metal cables, brackets, ladders. Exposure is almost always constant. Experience, training, and proper equipment including helmet and via ferrata set are mandatory. Gloves are useful.

    A (for alpinists) indicates rock routes leading to summits with low climbing difficulties (grade 1/2). They require technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, and suitable equipment (helmet, some slings, always useful to have a 20-30 meter rope piece).

    Tips and suggestions

    WARNINGS

    • The information below cannot replace the presence of a professional mountain guide
    • The mountain is a wonderful environment but not without risks, so it should always be approached with the utmost caution
    • In the Warnings of the Guides of the Mountains of Italy C.A.I./T.C.I. it is written that the difficulty classification "remains essentially indicative and should be considered as such", as it is a subjective element. This also applies to the routes proposed on the site
    • The classification of difficulties and travel times refer to an average level hiker/alpinist in terms of training, experience, skills, and fitness
    • When undertaking a particular route carefully evaluate the difficulties, your abilities, and your fitness level
    • Before facing a route (that is not a short walk) it is good practice to: 1) consult the Dolomiti Meteo of Arpav by connecting to the website http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). Unlike national weather bulletins, this forecast offers a rather reliable local forecast. 2) obtain information from the Tourist Office, the local C.A.I. section, mountain guides, and refuge managers. Indeed, the passability status and difficulty level of a route may change significantly even in a very short time due to natural events (landslides, bad weather conditions) and/or contingent situations (deterioration of trail signs, fixed equipment, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
    • Mobile phones can give a false sense of security, as there are areas without phone coverage
    • In the unfortunate case of an accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively the emergency number SUEM 118

    Public transport

    Get Timetable to destination

    to
    35 PASSO DEI CACCIATORI from the upper Val Sesis - Sappada

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.615696, 12.724326
    DMS
    46°36'56.5"N 12°43'27.6"E
    UTM
    33T 325756 5164974
    w3w 
    ///candlestick.homework.circled
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    © Extracted from the Guide "Sappada, from paths to summits" by Giovanni Borella, published by the CO.EL publishing house.

    Giovanni Borella Born in Belluno, he lived there until adolescence. He later moved to Padua, where he still resides, attending the local University and earning a degree in Ancient Literature that led him to teaching for a few decades. A hiker first, then an alpinist, he has made numerous ascents in the most well-known Dolomite groups and especially on the mountains of Sappada, which he visits extensively in summer and winter and where he also opened new routes and repeated others solo. He has published three guides: "On the paths of the sun" Mediterranee ed. 1995 as co-author, "Sappada, from paths to summits" Co.El. ed. 2002, "Dolomiti del Comelico" Lint editorial 2010.

    Author’s map recommendations

    Carta Topografica Tabacco - Sheet 01 - Scale 1:25000

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

    Similar routes nearby

    • Dolomites Path Lienz - Maria Luggau – Sappada / Plodn
    • 34 HUNTERS PASS from Rifugio Calvi - Sappada
    • MADE STAGE 2 Rifugio Calvi - Rifugio Tolazzi
    • 28 PASSO DEL MULO from Laghi d'Olbe - Sappada
    • 30 MONTE CHIADIN - Sappada
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.8 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    525 m
    Descent
    77 m
    Highest point
    2,185 m
    Lowest point
    1,732 m
    Linear route

    Statistics

    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    2D 3D
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile