SASSOPIATTO Giro ad anello da Passo Sella | Sassolungo | Val Gardena - Val di Fassa

PLATTKOFE Round Trip from Sella Pass | Sassolungo | Val Gardena - Val di Fassa Plattkofel Round Trip This is one of the most popular circular hikes in the Gardena and Fassa Dolomites, a varied itinerary that begins and ends near the Sella Pass and also includes the scenic Friedrich August Trail. The route, accessible to many (E - Hikers), passes by numerous refuges and mountain huts, including: the Toni Demetz Refuge, the Vicenza Refuge, the Marmotte Refuge, the Zallinger Dolomites, the Sassopiatto Refuge, the Pertini Refuge, the Friedrich August Refuge, the Miara Refuge, and the Salei Refuge, offering sweeping views of the Gardena Valley, the Alpe di Siusi, and the Fassa Valley, as well as impressive views of the Sassolungo Group itself and the Marmolada. SUMMARY 00:00 Intro 00:58 Presentation 01:40 Start of the Itinerary 03:09 Forcella Sassolungo Cable Car 03:58 Toni Demetz Hut 06:42 Vicenza Hut 10:42 Piz da Uridl 11:48 Marmotte Hut 14:30 Zallinger Dolomites 17:18 Sassopiatto Hut 18:33 Friedrich August Trail 24:27 Pertini Hut 25:10 Considerations and Farewells 26:56 Return and Sceneries See also: ⛰ Other Itineraries on the Sassolungo Group:    • Gruppo del SASSOLUNGO   ⛰ Other Summer Hikes/Climbs:    • Escursioni/Vie Normali - Estive   ⛰ Via Ferratas:    • Vie Ferrate   🅿 Starting Point: Parking lot in front of the Hotel Passo Sella (Selva di Val Gardena - BZ). https://maps.app.goo.gl/gEbLGm3EzqzJD... ▶ Itinerary: We ascend to the Toni Demetz Refuge (2,685 m) with the 'Forcella Sassolungo' cable car. We descend along trail no. 525 to the Vicenza Refuge (2,256 m), and continue on trails no. 525, then no. 527, and then no. 9A to reach the Marmotte Hut (2,132 m), and then the Zallinger Dolomites (2,054 m). From here, we take trail no. 9 to the Sassopiatto Refuge (2,300 m), and then trail no. 557 (Friedrich August Trail) to reach the Sandro Pertini Refuge (2,300 m), the Friedrich August Refuge (2,298 m), the Miara Hut (2,250 m), and the Salei Refuge (2,225 m), before returning to the parking lot in front of the Passo Sella Hotel (2,180 m). 🕓 Progressive times: Toni Demetz Hut 0.00h – Vicenza Hut 0.45h - Marmotte Hut 2.30h - Zallinger Dolomites 2.45h - Sassopiatto Hut 3.30h - Parking in front of the Passo Sella Hotel 5.30h (Medium pace - No stops) 🏃🏻‍♂️ Distance: approximately 14.0 km 📈 Elevation gain/loss: 640m/1,110m ⛰ Maximum altitude: 2,685m 🏠 Support points: Numerous along the entire route (check opening times). ◾ Difficulty: E (Hikers) 🥾 Equipment: Hiking. ✔ NOTE: Don't underestimate the descent from the Demetz Refuge to the Vicenza Refuge, which is on scree/rocky ground, steep in places and often wet (or icy), as well as the Friedrich August Trail, in the exposed sections on the steep grassy slopes to the sides. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: This video, the description/report, and the data provided here are purely for informational purposes and to share a personal experience. Everyone should be able to choose the routes to take based on their own ability, preparation, experience, physical condition, equipment, and weather conditions. If you are interested in this type of itinerary but lack adequate experience, preparation, and/or equipment, as well as knowledge of the area/context, don't improvise; rely on the Alpine Guides. See also: 👕 How to dress for trekking/via ferrata/mountaineering:    • GIACCA IBRIDA vs GILET IBRIDO - per Trekki...   ❓ What to bring:    • Trekking & Alpinismo FAST & LIGHT | con Za...   😅 How to lighten your backpack by 3 kg:    • Come ALLEGGERIRE lo Zaino in 5 PASSI | How...   FOLLOW US ON: INSTAGRAM:   / nelya_e_dani   FACEBOOK:   / nelyaedani   Get a 30-day free trial with Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/umhcx9