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Snowshoe hike from San Cassiano to the Fanes plateau

Snowshoeing

Snowshoe hike from San Cassiano to the Fanes plateau

Snowshoeing · Alta Badia
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  • The Fanes plateau in winter
    The Fanes plateau in winter
    Photo: Alta Badia, Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
Map / Snowshoe hike from San Cassiano to the Fanes plateau
moderate
Distance 13.6 km
5:30 h
563 m
739 m
2,171 m
1,542 m

The Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on account of its distinctive natural features.
The unique, legendary atmosphere of Fanes and the stunning scenery all make this hike, which starts in San Cassiano an unforgettable experience.

Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,171 m
Lowest point
1,542 m
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Coordinates:
DD
46.559646, 11.981429
DMS
46°33'34.7"N 11°58'53.1"E
UTM
32T 728515 5160550
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Turn-by-turn directions

From San Cassiano/Saré (bus stop) walk to the area of Capanna Alpina (1,729 m), from where you take trail no. 11 eastwards, first on the flat and then climbing steeply up to the Col de Loćia (2,069 m). You continue up the valley through pine forests to a wide open plain, the Gran Plan, from where, after an easy climb, you reach the Tadega Pass. Where the trail forks off for Lavarella and Conturines, continue walking in the same direction as before. After another short flat section, you reach the Alpine pasture land of Fanes with the Malga Gran Fanes (2,110 m) (walking time: approx. 2 hours). There follows a gentle climb up to the Lech de Limo lake (2,159 m), which is also the highest point of the hike. From here, a short, steep section takes you down to the Rifugio Fanes and Rifugio Lavarela huts (walking time: approx. 2 hours 40 minutes). Nestling between the two huts is the idyllic Lech Vërt lake, which mirrors the "Parliament of Marmots" opposite.

The "Parliament of Marmots" refers to formations of dolomite rocks that create a magnificent natural arena. According to the legends of Alpe di Fanes, members of the ancient Fanes people live in caves in the rock.

To return, you can either follow the same route or go down on trail no. 7 to the Ütia Pederü hut (1,544 m) and from there to the bus stop (walking time: approx. 3 hours 10 minutes).

Public transport

Getting to the starting point of the tour or point of interest by public transport is easy and convenient.

Directions

Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards La Villa and continue on road SS37 to San Cassiano.

Coordinates

DD
46.559646, 11.981429
DMS
46°33'34.7"N 11°58'53.1"E
UTM
32T 728515 5160550
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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  • Snowshoe hike to the Lech Dlá Lé lake
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.6 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
563 m
Descent
739 m
Highest point
2,171 m
Lowest point
1,542 m

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