Passo del Mulo from the Olbe lakes

Track types

Safety information

Difficulty: E

Hours from Laghi d'Olbe: ascent 0:30-0:45 descent 0:15-0:30 total 0:45-1:15

Trail marker: 135

DIFFICULTY SCALE

The technical data sheet of each itinerary includes the abbreviations commonly used in mountain guides (T- E - EE- EEA - A). Some itineraries may have a double classification (e.g., T/E or E/EE) as they have characteristics of both categories.

T (tourist) indicates routes that are almost always short and easy, running on forest roads and/or well-marked or otherwise obvious paths that do not require special training.

E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes quite long, that run on mule tracks and/or paths often above 2,000 meters, obvious but not always with trail markers. They do not present significant difficulties but may occasionally have some exposed or awkward sections. Proper equipment, some experience, and physical training are required.

EE (for experienced hikers) indicates routes usually above 2,000 meters in elevation that may run over tricky terrain and/or in rough areas, often characterized by exposed or equipped passages, sometimes on rocks with first-degree difficulties. They require experience, sure-footedness, orientation skills, good equipment, and physical-psychological preparation.

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

A (for mountaineers) indicates rock itineraries leading to peaks with low mountaineering difficulties (first/second degree). They require technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, and proper equipment (helmet, some slings, and it is always useful to have a 20-30 meter rope).

Tips and suggestions

WARNINGS

• The information below cannot be considered a substitute for the presence of a professional mountain guide
• Mountain is a wonderful but risky environment and should always be approached with utmost caution
• The warnings in the Guides of the Mountains of Italy C.A.I./T.C.I. state that the difficulty classification "remains essentially indicative and must be considered as such," being a subjective element. This also applies to the routes proposed on the site
• The difficulty classification and walking times refer to an average level hiker/mountaineer in terms of training, experience, skills, and fitness
• When undertaking a route, carefully evaluate the difficulties, your abilities, and training level
• Before starting a route (other than a short walk), it is good practice to: 1) check the Dolomiti weather forecast from Arpav, connecting to the website http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). This forecast, unlike national weather bulletins, offers fairly reliable local predictions. 2) gather information from the Tourist Office, local C.A.I. section, mountain guides, and refuge managers. Indeed, the passability and difficulty level of a trail can significantly vary in a short time due to natural events (landslides, bad weather) and/or contingencies (fading markers, equipment deterioration, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
• Mobile phones can give a false sense of security as there are areas without phone coverage
• In case of accident, illness or impossibility to continue, contact only and exclusively SUEM 118

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