CURONA DE GHERDËINA DELUXE - STAGE 4: Stone city – Sella Pass – Sassolungo circuit - from S. Cristina

Using the Monte Pana and Mont de Sëura chairlifts, reach the Mont de Sëura mountain station (2,117 m). From there, the route follows trails 526B, 528 and 526 beneath the dramatic north wall of Sassolungo towards Comici Hut – approx. 1:30 h.

From the Sella Pass, the route passes the Friedrich August Hut and Sandro Pertini Hut along the panoramic Friedrich August Trail (557) to the Sassopiatto Hut.

Here, hikers are rewarded with spectacular views over Seiser Alm, the largest high-alpine pasture in Europe.

The return route follows trails 527, 526 and 526B back to Mont de Sëura / Monte Pana, followed by a bus transfer to Selva or Ortisei.

Walking time from Sella Pass: approx. 4 h

Variant 2: Through the Forcella del Sassolungo

 Alternatively, from the Sella Pass, the traditional “Furcela de Saslonch” cable car takes hikers up into the Forcella del Sassolungo.

From there, the partly secured trail descends to the Sassolungo Hut and continues along trails 525, 526 and 526B back to Mont de Sëura / Monte Pana. Afterwards, return by bus to Selva di Val Gardena or Ortisei.

Walking time from Sella Pass: approx. 3:00 h

Lifts: Monte Pana chairlift / Mont Sëura chairlift / gondola “Furcela de Saslonch”

Walking time: 4:50 h
Total duration: approx. 5:30 h
Distance: 11,5 km
Ascent: 861 m
Descent: 861 m