Hike to the bear cave
When the Conturines cave was discovered in 1987, the bones of a previously unknown species of bear - Ursus ladinicus - were found here. At 2750 metres above sea level, it remains the highest cave bear discovery in the world. To reach the cave, which is 200 metres long, you have to climb one thousand metres of elevation gain, some of it on steep scree, but the sight is well worth it.
Itinerary: Capanna Alpina (1726 m) - Col de Locia - Conturines cave (2750 m) - Capanna Alpina
Difficulty: difficult
Meeting: 8.00 a.m. San Cassiano - Capanna Alpina
Return: approx. 3.30 p.m.
Altitude diff.: ↑↓ approx. 1100 m
Distance: approx. 9 km
Walking: approx. 7 hours
Lunch: packed lunch
P.S.: Good physical condition and experience in the mountains is required! Cave temperature: 0°C.
Important: participants must be at least 12 years old.
Domestic animals and strollers are not allowed.
Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online within the day before (limited places).
The excursion is funded by the Office for Nature of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
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Bring the confirmation of the reservation (also in digital format). For a safe mountain hike, it is necessary that you wear appropriate hiking shoes as well as sportswear suitable for the weather conditions and take mountain sticks with you. In the cave, you need warm clothing and a headlamp (if you don't have one, we will provide it).
Remember to pack a backpack with your essentials: a water bottle, sunscreen, a cap, a wind and rain jacket, a headlamp and energy snacks to recharge your batteries along the way. Please bring a packed lunch as well, as there are no refreshment stops along the route.
The refund will be made with a medical certificate or if the event is cancelled by the Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative.
Guided excursion.
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards La Villa and continue on road SS37 to San Cassiano for approximately 7 km, then turn left until you reach the parking area in front of the restaurant Capanna Alpina (for a fee).
In order to encourage sustainable mobility, choose environmentally friendly means of transportation, such as public transport.
Reach the meeting point by bus: bus stop S. Cassiano (Badia), Sciaré - line 465, at 1.5 km.
Str. Col Alt 36, Corvara
