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    Viel del Pan Marmolada

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    2-3h
    Distance
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    9.4 km
    Elevation
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    175 m
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    Overall Rating
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    9.8
    Physical Difficulty
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    Easy (Circle)
    Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
    Technical Difficulty
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    Easy (Circle)
    Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
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    Directions to Trailhead
    Panorama of the Viel del Pan hike in Dolomites, Italy

    The Viel del Pan hike treks over a historic path used by the flour and bread merchants to get from one valley to another. Linking Passo Fedaia with Passo Pordoi, this walk has amazing Dolomite landscapes, especially of Marmolada! This is one of the most accessible ways to see big mountain views in the Dolomites.

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    Route Description for Viel del Pan Marmolada

    From Via Pareda take the Cable Car to Pecol and from there take the Cable Car to Col dei Rossi - Bellavista. The path (Path #601) starts from there.

    Once out of the cable car, you will be amazed by the view in front of you: Sassolungo massif, Marmolada, Sella Towers, Pordoi and Catinaccio. It’s a plethora of peaks, all laid out in front of you.

    Follow the sign for Viel del Pan. The path is quite flat, with some easy ups and downs. You are heading away from the cable car, initially towards Rifugio Belvedere di Canazei. From here continue along the path to Rifugio Fredarola, which is about 20 minutes from the top of the cable car. The views in all directions are stunning!

    Continue on the path and come to another rifugio, this time it’s Rifugio Viel del Pan. As you continue on the path you will start to see your destination, the Lago di Fedaia. Go on until you see a path with wood and earthen steps going down. Go down until you arrive at Lake Fedaia, this stunning lake at the base of Marmolada is incredible. You may recognize this lake from the movie “The Italian Job”.

    There are regular buses back to Canazei, though at times the wait can be up to 2 hours. Check the schedule and if you have a wait enjoy a refreshment and the view from Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada.

    Insider Hints for Viel del Pan Marmolada

    • Check information in advance about the cable car working hours and the bus hours.
    • Marmots and crows are very common around here. You may also see some shy deer crossing the fields.
    • This path was once used by the flour and bread merchants to go from one valley to another because centuries ago - until late 1800's - the woods were considered to be dangerous places.
    • Marmolada is the highest mountain in Italy, and is referred to as the Queen of the Dolomites. The views are incredible, and we love just enjoying the views.

    Getting to the Viel del Pan Marmolada Trailhead

    From Bolzano, take the SS241 following the signs for Nova Levante and Vigo di Fassa. Once in Vigo di Fassa, take the SS48 and go for Canazei. Find parking near Via Pareda.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      May to September

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Toilets

      Yes, in the huts

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      One Way

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