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From Passo Valparola to Pralongiá and down to San Cassiano

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Hiking trail

From Passo Valparola to Pralongiá and down to San Cassiano

Hiking trail · Belluno · closed
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 Tourist Association Alta Badia
  • Valparola - Setsas - Palongiá - San Cassiano
    / Valparola - Setsas - Palongiá - San Cassiano
    Photo: Associazione Turistica Badia, Tourist Association Alta Badia
Map / From Passo Valparola to Pralongiá and down to San Cassiano
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closed
moderate
Distance 13.8 km
4:20 h
260 m
918 m
2,284 m
1,524 m
An altidude hike from Passo Valparola to San Cassiano under the Setsas peak and to the Pralongiá plateau. Admire impressive views over the entire Alta Badia mountains with a close-up of the Lagazuoi top and the majestic peaks of Lavarela and Conturines. If you wish to extend your itinerary, you can even ascend the Setsas mountain.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,284 m
Lowest point
1,524 m
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Start

Coordinates:
DD
46.531807, 11.988794
DMS
46°31'54.5"N 11°59'19.7"E
UTM
32T 729196 5157478
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Turn-by-turn directions

From Passo Valparola take trail nr. 24, which on the west leads to Pralongiá. The narrow trail descends to a junction. At this point, trail nr. 24 on the right, moves on ups and downs to the north side of the Setsas peak. From the hollow, climb steeply to the next junction, from where you reach the summit of the Setsas (2158 m). Proceeding on trail nr. 24 you arrive at the ridge Les Pizades to then descend to the Störes meadows direction Pralongiá. At the fork, continue on path nr. 23 that brings you to the alpine guesthouse Pralongiá (2 h 30 min.). Proceed northwards, following trail nr. 23 to San Cassiano until reaching the next junction. From here, take path nr. 22 through the meadows to the Ütia Saraghes hut (1 h). Still on trail nr. 22, which slopes slightly downwards, walk through woods and pastures to the village of San Cassiano.

Note


all notes on protected areas

Getting there

*By car

  • Coming from Innsbruck: take the A 13 and the A 22 toll motorway and exit at Bressanone/Brixen, following the signs to Brunico/Bruneck along the Val Pusteria/Pustertal road as far as San Lorenzo/St.Lorenzen. Follow the signs to Val Badia/Gadertal 
  • Coming from Verona-Bolzano: take the A 22, exit at Bressanone/Brixen and continue as above

*By train

The nearest train stations are:

  • Brunico - 37 Km
  • Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) - 72 Km (via Brunico) – 100 Km
  • Connection train station – Alta Badia by the local bus SAD: www.sad.it

*By air

  • Innsbruck - 130 km
  • Munich – 330 km
  • Venice Treviso / Venice Marco Polo – 180 / 200 km
  • Verona – 213 km
  • Milan Bergamo / Milan Malpensa - 310 /400 km
  • Information airport transfer: www.suedtirolbus.it - www.cortinaexpress.it

Coordinates

DD
46.531807, 11.988794
DMS
46°31'54.5"N 11°59'19.7"E
UTM
32T 729196 5157478
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Basic Equipment for Hiking

  • Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
  • Layered, moisture wicking clothing
  • Hiking socks  
  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles
  • Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
  • First aid kit
  • Kit para bolhas
  • Bivy / survival bag  
  • Survival blanket
  • Headlamp
  • Pocket knife
  • Whistle
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation equipment / map and compass
  • Emergency contact details
  • ID
  • The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
  • For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
  • Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

Similar routes nearby

  • From San Cassiano/Sciaré across the Forcela dl Lech notch to the Lech de Lagació lake and the Ütia Scotoni hut
  • From San Cassiano/Sciaré to the Malga Valparola alp and to the Passo Valparola
  • From San Cassiano to Pralongiá until Corvara
  • From San Cassiano along the Tru di lersc/Larch wood path
  • Hike Planac - Cherz
  • Panoramic hike on the Pralongiá - Bioch – Arlara plateau
  • Hike from Corvara to the Col Alt – Pralongiá plateau
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Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.8 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
260 m
Descent
918 m
Highest point
2,284 m
Lowest point
1,524 m

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