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Fourth Stage
From the Pùez mountain hut to the Franco Cavazza
mountain hut on the Pisciadù
Altitude difference: ascent 570m; descent 460m
Length of the path: approx. 10 km
Hiking time: 5 hours
Paths: Nos. 2 and 666
Grade:
EE, with partly secured terrain
From the Pùez mountain hut at 2,475m, the path has a triple
marking: 2, 4 and 15.
Path No. 15 soon diverts in the direction of La Villa in Abtei and
path No. 4 leads down from the Ciampeischarte to Kolfuschg. Path
No. 2 leads further to the Grödner pass.
Follow the well-marked path along flat ground (towards the southeast).
This brings you on the Púez plateau with its unique lunarlike
landscape. In bad weather conditions such as fog you must be
very careful not to lose sight of the markings.
Far away in the distance, you see the stronghold of Civetta.
Passing the junction at 2,104m, where path No. 15 descends
(towards the east) walk towards the south and where, after a
descent through a gully, you reach the Ciampëischarte (also called
Somafùrcia), (col at 2,366 m).
From here, path No. 2 continues southwest to Grödner pass.
From the col, the path goes gently uphill until it flattens out and
runs through the hollow where you find the Crespeina Lake (Ladin:
“Lech de Crespëina”). From here, a steep ascent leads you to the
Crespëina pass at 2,528m.
From the pass, descend steeply for approx. 100 m and then continue
at the same height before finally climbing up through rocks to
the Cirjoch (“Dantes les Pizes”) at 2,469m.
From here, the path becomes easier as it weaves up and down
over small passes, loose boulders, small peaks, and alpine meadows
to the Dolomite saddle of the Grödner pass at 2,121m. There are
several inns here, which are open all year around, but tend to be
fully booked in summer.
3 hours from the Pùez mountain hut.
It is advisable the leave Grödner pass, which is teeming with
noisy traffic, and continue on to the peaceful oasis of the Pisciadù
mountain hut.
From the pass, follow the large and well-marked path No. 666
(towards the southeast). Climb over a grassy slope, turn at the foot
of the rocks and hike briefly downhill before turning left towards
the east. The path branches off to the Tridentina- Klettersteig (fixed
rope route) (see alternative route no. 4.).
Climb further along path No. 666, winding your way around
numerous hairpin bends through a narrow rocky valley, which
eventually widens. Turn left here and walk through rubble and slabs
of stone. It is still possible to find some snow on the ground (section
secured with wire-cable). You then reach a large stony terrace where
you must turn towards the southeast. After a quick descent across
scree you reach the Pisciadù mountain hut at 2,585m.
5 hours from the Pùez mountain hut
The Pisciadù mountain hut (Ladin: “Ütia Pisciadù”, Italian: “Franco Cavazza”
al Pisciadù) belongs to the Bologna Division of the CAI – Italian Alpine Club, and
was opened in 1924 and renovated in 1985. The hut is situated in wonderful
position with fantastic panoramic views into the valley of Pisciadü, near a small
lake. The sturdy, elegant building has three floors and is open from 1st July until
15th September. It offers 106 beds, electricity supply, toilets inside and out,
hot water and showers. A base of the “118” mountain rescue service, refuge in
winter with 6 dormitory places. Tel. +39 0471 836292 (mountain hut).
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