recommended route
Piccolo Colbricon
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The beautiful view on Pale di San Martino mountainsPhoto: Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme, APT Val di Fiemme
The most popular tour in the Lagorai chain offers a fantastic view of the Pale di San Martino; its peaks seem so close that you have the impression you can touch them with one finger.
Author’s recommendation
In dangerous conditions you can reach the top by making a wide turn westwards to the area “Buse dell’Oro”. From there on the beautiful upper slopes, moving left, you reach once more the former track and the summit.
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Remember, snowpack stability is subject to sudden and unforeseeable changes and shifts. Always check the local avalanche bulletin (www.meteotrentino.it or any other service that suits your needs) before departure and make sure you gather all possible information concerning current conditions by calling the Mountain Guides.
GPS routes are merely indicative of the more reasonable track but must not be followed blindly without first checking current slope and terrain conditions.
THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS
- Prepare your itinerary beforehand
- Choose an itinerary that suits your physical abilities
- Choose suitable clothes and equipment
- Check the weather forecast
- Hiking by yourself is more risky; if this is the case, take a mobile phone with you
- Leave information about your itinerary and your expected return time
- If you are not sure about your itinerary, contact an Alpine Guide
- Pay attention to signposts and directions that you find along your way
- Do not hesitate in going back if you feel too tired
- In case of emergency call 112
Tips and hints
APT Val di Fiemme - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it
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Turn-by-turn directions
Ascent: proceed along the forest road until to the second junction. There take the trail to the left following the valley bottom-gully (south: way mark: Ex Malga and Colbricon lake) leading below “Malga Colbricon”. Now climb the open slope to your right (avalanche slope). Keep going along the edge of the forest till you hit a good visible trail. Follow for a short distance to the right. Then turn left and climb the steep hill between large sparse trees until you reach with gradient variations the open summit slopes. Keep going southwards close the ridge to the top.
Descent: by the same route
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Getting there
From Predazzo drive on SS 50 direction Passo Rolle. Pass location Paneveggio and after the first big turn, park on the right side (15 km from Predazzo).Parking
Just before the bendCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Tabacco – Pale di San Martino N° 22
Kompass – Pale di San Martino N° 622
Equipment
It’s COMPULSORY to carry with you an avalanche rescue kit consisting of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel (this is also available for rent). In the case of hard snow cover or ice, ski crampons are recommended.
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