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Hike to Rifugio Micheluzzi

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After the Micheluzzi Refuge, the path unwinds gently across the green meadows of Val Duron. Passing close to Baita Lino Brach Refuge, keep on walking on a dirt road at the feet of Catinaccio to the south and Sassopiatto to the north.
moderate
Distance 3 km
1:35 h
393 m
0 m
1,854 m
1,461 m
From Piaz de Ciampedel walk up Strèda de Ruf and Strèda de Salin. Reach the outskirts of the village walking along the brook "Ruf Duron". Once you cross the bridge, the path becomes immediately very steep. Keep the right of the forest road, which is closed to the traffic, and face the hard 50 m uphill stretch (average gradient of 24%). After this first part, the road ascends continuously but more gently until Micheluzzi Refuge. In order to (at least partially) avoid the dust clouds caused by the shuttle in service during the summer, once you reach the restaurant Baita Fraines in the area of "Pozates", leave the forest road and take the path on the left leading in a thick fir wood, which is very steep in some parts. You will reach a clearing equipped with picnic benches and tables. Cross the brook and join the road ascending from Campitello, just below Micheluzzi Refuge.

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Once you reach the Micheluzzi Refuge, the path unwinds gently across the green meadows of Val Duron, passing close to Baita Lino Brach Refuge.
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Update: July 22, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
1,854 m
Lowest point
1,461 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
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Track types

Dirt road 85.37%Forested/wild trail 2.22%Road 12.39%
Dirt road
2.6 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Road
0.4 km
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Rest stops

MICHELUZZI

Safety information

For your hikes in mountain always choose itineraries in accordance with your technical and physical abilities. Consult maps of the area to visit and check the best way to follow. If you walk in group including slower hikers, always calculate longer average times to cover the distances.

Preferably do not hike alone in mountain. Otherwise tell someone the itinerary that you are going to follow and let him know when you are back.

Check the weather forecast and, while hiking, constantly pay attention to the evolution of the weather.

If you do not feel safe, give up. In mountain, sometimes, it is better to surrender than to face the dangers deriving from bad weather conditions or from difficulties superior to one’s limits. In advance look for alternative itineraries to get back.

Bring rubbish back with you. Respect the flora and fauna. Remain on the marked tracks, avoiding to follow shortest ways, in order to avoid causing damages to vegetation and the territory. Respect local cultures andtraditions, always bearing in mind that you are a guest.

Tips and hints

The walk is suited to strollers ONLY if you start from Micheluzzi Refuge.

In order to avoid the very steep first part of the walk, you can ascend to the hamlet of "Pian". At a very short distance from Piaz de Ciampedel, right at the connection between Strèda de Salin and Strèda de Sènc Felip e Giacum, turn right and take Strèda de Col to reach the hamlet (as an alternative you can follow the itinerary of Way of the Cross). Cross the ancient tiny village and keep walking on a broad and well-marked dirt road, until you get to a bridge. Cross it and join the road ascending from Campitello.

Start

Campitello di Fassa (Strèda de Salin) (1,460 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.479314, 11.739590
DMS
46°28'45.5"N 11°44'22.5"E
UTM
32T 710289 5150951
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Destination

Micheluzzi Refuge (1,850 m); Baita Lino Brach Refuge (1,856 m)

Turn-by-turn directions

From Piaz de Ciampedel walk up Strèda de Ruf and Strèda de Salin. Reach the outskirts of the village walking along the brook "Ruf Duron". Once you cross the bridge, the path becomes immediately very steep.

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Regular bus service operated by the bus company Trentino Trasporti in Val di Fassa:
  • bus line no. 101 Canazei - Cavalese - Trento
  • bus line no. 104 Cavalese - Ora - Trento
  • bus line no. 123 Moena - San Pellegrino Pass - Falcade

Regular bus service operated by the bus company SAD in Val di Fassa:

  • bus line no. 180 Pozza di Fassa - Vigo di Fassa - Passo Carezza - Bolzano
  • bus line no. 471 Dolomites Passes (Sella Pass, Gardena Pass, Campolongo Pass, Pordoi Pass, Fedaia Pass). Only in summer

Getting there

Main access points to Val di Fassa, coming from the A22 Brennero motorway:
  • Ora/Egna exit, S.S. 48 delle Dolomiti - Passo San Lugano - Val di Fiemme - Val di Fassa (distance 45 km). At the roundabout in Moena, follow the direction of Canazei upwards;
  • Bolzano Nord exit, S.S. 241 Grande Strada delle Dolomiti - Passo Carezza - Val di Fassa (distance 40 km). From Vigo, follow the direction of Canazei upwards or the direction of Soraga and Moena downwards.

Other access routes to Val di Fassa:

  • from the A27 (Venezia motorway), Belluno/Ponte nelle Alpi exit, then take the S.S. 203 to Agordo and the S.P. 346 to Passo San Pellegrino - Moena (Val di Fassa). At the roundabout in Moena, follow the direction of Canazei upwards;
  • from the A27 (Venezia motorway), Belluno/Ponte nelle Alpi exit, then take the S.S. 203 to Agordo/Alleghe/Rocca Pietore first and the S.P. 641 to Passo Fedaia - Canazei;
  • coming from Arabba, take the S.S. 48 Passo Pordoi - Canazei;
  • coming from Val Gardena, take the S.S. 242 Passo Sella - Canazei.

Parking

Parking: www.fassa.com/EN/How-to-get-here

Coordinates

DD
46.479314, 11.739590
DMS
46°28'45.5"N 11°44'22.5"E
UTM
32T 710289 5150951
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Hiking Map - Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa

Equipment

Wear adequate clothing, footwear and equipment suitable for the length and grade of difficulty of trail to be taken. Always try to be self-sufficient and carry with you the necessary to face possible emergency situations and a first aid kit.

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Rating

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Eleonora Viganò
July 09, 2020 · Community
Bellissimo!! Salita fatta a piedi, ha una pendenza che si fa sentire. Val Duron fantastica
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Giovedì 9 Luglio 2020 18:36:48
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3 km
Duration
1:35 h
Ascent
393 m
Highest point
1,854 m
Lowest point
1,461 m
Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Dog-friendly

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