recommended route
Sas Rigais (Odle)
Via Ferrata
· Val Gardena Dolomites
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S. Cristina – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
S. Cristina – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
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Sas Rigais - Dolomites Val GardenaPhoto: Dolomites Val Gardena, S. Cristina – DOLOMITES Val Gardena
Thanks to its bulky shape the Sas Rigais is considered one of the main peaks of the Odle peaks. It reaches 3025 m of hight and it is the highest summit together with the Furchetta.
moderate
Distance 10.8 km
6:30 h
1,105 m
1,105 m
3,025 m
2,037 m
Together with the Furchëta, it is the highest peak of the Odle group. The Group is considered Reinhold Messner’s backyard. It boasts a stunning 360° view of the Puez plateau, Stevia, Sassolungo and the Val di Funes. A demanding tour with a long ascent and descent and some unsecured passages, it requires a sure-footed approach. We are featuring the east-south trek.
Author’s recommendation
Stable weather required. East side may have snow.
Difficulty
C
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,025 m
Lowest point
2,037 m
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Show elevation profileSafety information
All via ferratas come with their own day tour and are well secured: however, they are meant only for experienced climbers.Make sure you do not suffer from vertigo and can deal with heights, are sure-footed and physically fit, and don’t forget that once you have reached the summit, you will need to climb back down!
We recommend newcomers hire a mountain guide to accompany them.
Climb the via ferratas at your own risk and peril!
To tackle a via ferrata with children, it is advisable to obtain further information and to be
accompanied by a mountain guide.
The via ferratas are not suitable for dogs.
Start
Coordinates:
DD
46.584807, 11.745408
DMS
46°35'05.3"N 11°44'43.5"E
UTM
32T 710328 5162688
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Turn-by-turn directions
Access: walk from the Col Raiser mountain station to the Rif. Firenze/Regensburger Hütte,
towards Plan Ciautier meadow (path no. 13). Strenuous ascent along Val dla Salieries to reach the access of the via ferrata between Furchëta and Sas Rigais.
Can also be reached without the cablecar from Selva Gardena via Daunei-Juac (+1 h). Or from Ortisei from the Seceda mountain station in an easterly direction below the Odle trail no. 2B towards the Pieralongia hut.
Descent: halfway down the south face, at a fork you can choose whether to continue towards the Forcella del Mesdì or take the lower path, which is a little easier. Then return to the starting
point. Alternatively, the descent can also be made via the ascent trail (east).
towards Plan Ciautier meadow (path no. 13). Strenuous ascent along Val dla Salieries to reach the access of the via ferrata between Furchëta and Sas Rigais.
Can also be reached without the cablecar from Selva Gardena via Daunei-Juac (+1 h). Or from Ortisei from the Seceda mountain station in an easterly direction below the Odle trail no. 2B towards the Pieralongia hut.
Descent: halfway down the south face, at a fork you can choose whether to continue towards the Forcella del Mesdì or take the lower path, which is a little easier. Then return to the starting
point. Alternatively, the descent can also be made via the ascent trail (east).
Public transport
The valley station of the Col Raiser cable car can be reached by the free shuttle bus (8:30 - 12:00 a.m. / every 15 minutes) from the Dosses Square. The valley station of the Col Raiser cable car is also served by the bus line 358.Bus schedule: www.valgardena.it/bus
Directions
The starting point is the valley station of the cable car Col Raiser, which is located in the municipality of Selva Gardena, but is not far from the centre of S. Cristina. It can be reached by internal shuttle buses or by car (chargeable parking on site).Parking
There are chargeable car parks at the valley station of the Col Raiser cable car.Coordinates
DD
46.584807, 11.745408
DMS
46°35'05.3"N 11°44'43.5"E
UTM
32T 710328 5162688
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Only climb the via ferratas if the weather is good and use the following equipment: helmet, via ferrata set of the latest generation, possibly protective gloves, proper shoes, weather protection and provisions.Difficulty
C
moderate
Distance
10.8 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,105 m
Descent
1,105 m
Highest point
3,025 m
Lowest point
2,037 m
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