Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Difficulty: E/EE
Hours from the dairy hut: ascent 1:00-1:15, descent 0:45-1:00, total 1:45-2:15
WAYMARKS: trail track
DIFFICULTY SCALE
The technical sheet of each itinerary includes the abbreviations commonly used in mountain guides (T- E - EE- EEA - A). Some itineraries may have a double abbreviation (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, running on forest roads and/or well-marked or clearly visible trails that do not require special training
E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes quite long, that run on mule tracks and/or trails often above 2000 meters, visible but not always with waymark signs. They have no significant difficulty but may occasionally present some slightly exposed or awkward sections or passages. Adequate equipment, a minimum of experience, and training are required
EE (for expert hikers) indicates routes generally above 2000 meters, which may run on tricky terrain and/or in rugged areas, often characterized by exposed and/or equipped passages or sections, sometimes on rock with 1st grade difficulty. They require experience, sure-footedness, sense of direction, good equipment, and physical-psychological preparation.
EEA (for expert hikers with equipment) indicates paths equipped with metal cables, steps, ladders. Exposure is almost always constant. Experience, training, and appropriate equipment including helmet and via ferrata set are mandatory. Gloves are useful.
A (for climbers) indicates rock routes leading to peaks with low climbing difficulties (1st/2nd grade). They require technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, suitable equipment (helmet, some slings, always useful also a rope about 20-30 meters long)
Tips and suggestions
WARNINGS
- The information below cannot be considered a substitute for the presence of a professional mountain guide
- The mountain is a wonderful environment but not free from risks; it must always be approached with the utmost caution
- In the Warnings of the Italian Mountain Guides C.A.I./T.C.I., it is stated that the classification of difficulties “remains essentially indicative and should be considered as such,” as it is a subjective element. This also applies to the itineraries proposed on the site
- The difficulty classification and travel times refer to an average level hiker/climber in terms of training, experience, skills, and fitness
- When undertaking a particular route, carefully assess difficulties, your own skills, and fitness level
- Before embarking on a route (other than a short walk), it is good practice to: 1) consult the Dolomiti Meteo by Arpav by visiting http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). Unlike national weather forecasts, this bulletin offers fairly reliable local predictions. 2) obtain information from the Tourist Office, local C.A.I. section, mountain guides, refuge managers. The passability status of a route and its difficulty level may vary significantly even within a short time due to natural events (landslides, unfavorable weather conditions) and/or contingent situations (deterioration of waymarks, fixed equipment, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
- Mobile phones can give a false sense of security because there are areas without phone coverage
- In the unfortunate event of an accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively the emergency number SUEM 118
