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Mountain Hike recommended route

Sassolungo circuit

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The Forcella del Sassolungo is one among the highest lookout points of Val Gardena, therefore it is a real attraction.
closed
moderate
Distance 10.8 km
3:30 h
350 m
840 m
2,686 m
1,963 m
You can reach the forcella by foot or by taking a rustic gondola lift with a magnificent view of the Stone City below.

Author’s recommendation

The ascent can also be made via the new 'Furcela de Saslonch' via ferrata. Please follow the via ferrata instructions at www.valgardena.it.
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,686 m
Lowest point
1,963 m
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Safety information

The trail runs over steeper sections and scree, surefootedness is required.

Start

Coordinates:
DD
46.538449, 11.726561
DMS
46°32'18.4"N 11°43'35.6"E
UTM
32T 709062 5157487
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Turn-by-turn directions

Start from Monte Pana and take the Mont de Sëura chairlift to reach the Mont de Sëura mountain pasture at the foot of the Sassolungo. Surrounded by steep rocky walls reaching to the sky, the path (n° 526B - 528 - 526) proceeds to Passo Sella; from here, take the traditional gondola lift to Forcella Sassolungo. It is also possible to reach the Sassolungo gap by foot following the path n° 525 (approximately 1 hour). Walk past the Sassolungo Group on a breathtaking, serpentine path (n° 525) between the Sassolungo and the Punta delle Cinque Dita and return via a forest path (n° n. 526 - 526B) to the excursion’s starting point.

Public transport

Bus to the bus stop S. Cristina Municipio/Rathaus , then ascent with the Monte Pana chairlift or by foot via hiking trail no. 30 (approx. 45 min).
Timetables at: www.valgardena.it/bus

Directions

The hike starts from Monte Pana in S. Crisitina, which you can reach by taking the chairlift Monte Pana from the centre of S. Cristina (free car park at the valley station).
You can reach Monte Pana also by private car (chargeable car park) or by foot (approx. 40 min and 200 m of elevation).

Parking

Car park at the starting point: Monte Pana P1 & P2 (chargeable).
Alternative: Bus or car to the valley station of the Monte Pana lift and ascent with the lift

Coordinates

DD
46.538449, 11.726561
DMS
46°32'18.4"N 11°43'35.6"E
UTM
32T 709062 5157487
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink, snack, sunscreen

Similar routes nearby

  • Excursion to Col dala Pieres
  • Crossing the Sella
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Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.8 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
350 m
Descent
840 m
Highest point
2,686 m
Lowest point
1,963 m

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