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From Forno di Zoldo, cross the Maè stream and follow the signposts for Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperét. At the second hairpin bend, join the Val Prampér road. Follow the partly asphalted road. Pass a small artificial pool on the right (1128 m) and keep going until you reach Pian de la Fòpa (1200 m). Stay on the road marked as CAI trail 523 up to Pian dei Palui (1480m). Then an easy unpaved road will lead you to the mountain hut, Malga Prampér (1540m). As an alternative to the unpaved road, you can follow an unnumbered path, as marked on the GPX track. The trail departs from the unpaved road about a kilometre after the start and leads left upwards through the woods as far as Pian dei Palui. From here, you can join the unpaved road again or continue on the trail until you reach the back of the mountain hut, Malga Prampér. Be aware that you may have to ford the stream.

As you leave Forno di Zoldo, in the village of Baron-Faìn (851 m), take CAI trail 534 that leads gently up through the meadows as far as the pastures surrounding Casera di Mezzodì (1349 m). Follow the easy trail from here to cross the Valon Grant and reach the Sora l'Sass mountain hut (1588m) in a little under 2 hours. Stay on CAI trail 534, in the direction of the rifugio Pramperét, using the assisted trail that runs through Canalone Nord and descends to Pian de la Fopa. From here, as in STAGE 1, follow the road to Pian di Palui, through Malga Pramper, and lastly, via CAI trail 523, arrive at Pra de la Vedova and the rifugio Pramperét. 3 - 3.5 hours from the Sora l'Sass mountain hut.

The route for the mountain hut leads directly from Malga Pramper along CAI trail 523. The trail crosses a wide area of screes, then it ascends again with a few turns through the woods and comes out in the broad, grassy hollow at Pra’ de la Vedova. After a few minutes, you’ll reach the Pramperét mountain hut.

As you leave the Rifugio Sommariva at Pramperét, take trail 514 as far as Portela del Piazedel (2097 m). From there, follow the cairns and stay on trail 514 to reach the splendid glacial cirques at Van de Zità. Having passed the Northern (2410 m) and Southern (2395 m) passes at Van de Zità, keep on trail 514 until you drop down to the Pian de Fontana mountain hut (1,632 m). Use caution as you descend to Pian de Fontana. The long section that leads to the hut is steep and slightly exposed. This stage doesn’t pose much of a technical challenge. Although, until the middle/end of June, there may be snow on the northern slopes of Van de Zità.

With the Pian di Fontana plateau behind you, drop down towards Val dei Ross. Cross the stream and take the right-hand trail numbered 514 at the crossroads. Continue as far as the saddle at La Varetta (1704 m), where you’ll find the old cheese hut by the same name nearby, which now serves as a bivouac. To the right, on trail number 536, you can continue on the Casera La Varetta and Casera Vescovà optional trails. From here, you’ll walk via a gentle slope towards the south-east into Val Vescovà. You’ll come to a crossroads: turn right onto trail 518, which quickly descends into the woods and leads to the clearing where the Bianchet mountain Hut is located.

From rifugio Pramperét, by CAI trail 514, which passes over the saddle at Forcella de Zità Sud, traverse the Van de Zità at the bottom of Talvena as far as the Pian De Fontana mountain hut (1632 m). Then continue, as for stage 2, as far as the pass, Forcella La Varèta. At this point, turn right to follow CAI trail 536. Pass Casera La Vareta, and continue on to Casera Vescovà, at 1862 m. Still on the same trail, descend gently and arrive at the Bianchet mountain hut (1425m).

From Rifugio Bianchet follow trail 503, which leads you to Val Vescovà after about 2 hours (9 km). The trail finally descends to Val del Cordevole, at Pinei. At this point, you’ll have to use the asphalt road, SR Agordina 203, for about 1.2 km. After that you’ll be immersed in one of the wildest sections of the park. Near the place called La Muda - where you can eat at the snack bar, Ristoro San Martino, a footbridge over the Cordevole stream will lead to the small village of Agre.

From the Agre junction we ascend the river until we reach a second bridge, which we cross to reach the hamlet of Torner. From here we initially follow path 541, until we reach the junction with path 541a, which we take until we reach Cancellade. We then continue along the asphalted road, first on Cancellade Street and then on Noach Street, passing through the hamlet of Noach. Finally, we reach the bridge that leads us to the mining centre of the Imperina Valley and the youth hostel.

From the Valle Imperina mining complex, climb up the forest following CAI path no. 543, crossing the Bordina Valley until you reach Forcella Franche (1833 m.a.s.l.). From here, descend along CAI 561 in the direction of Titele. The path is less frequented and requires attention in some sections. We continue downhill on a mule track to the bridge that crosses the Mis river. We cross the bridge and continue along the dirt road to the village of Pattine (980 m.a.s.l.).

At the other end of the bridge, follow the signs for La Via degli Ospizi - The Route of Hospices. (Turning right takes you on the northern skirting route). Make sure you stay on the main trail - don’t be misled by the red dots that indicate the maintenance tracks for electricity transmission lines. You’ll cross a number of side valleys and pass under a waterfall – be cautious on the steps cut into the rock and make use of the safety rope. As you approach Val Fagarè, you’ll cross a ford and then reach the place called San Gottardo. Here, take the Country Churches Trail - Sentiero delle Chiesette, up the hill as far as Rosse Alte. Then descend towards the main road, SP della Valle del Mis. At this point, follow the signs for Valle del Mis until you reach the snack bar with overnight accommodation at Pian Falcina.

From Pian Falcina follow the road that leads into the valley. After 8.8 km, you’ll reach the small village of Titele, near the bridge on the left. Cross the bridge and continue along the dirt track as far as the village of Pattine.

From the village of Pattine, follow trail 802. A steep climb will then begin, which will become less steep as you arrive at the Casera Vallon clearing. Stay on trail 802, across the wide meadows at Val de Menegaldo and then arrive at the Campotorondo Bivouac, which may be used as an emergency mountain hut to accommodate up to 12 self-sufficient hikers. It’s recommended that you continue as far as the pass, Forcella Pelse (1847 m above sea level) and then descend to the magnificent high plateau, Piani Eterni. Malga Erera is there, which can provide food and overnight accommodation in the winter bivouac, if booked in advance.

From the Camporotondo Bivouac, continue up to the pass, Forcella Pelse (1847 m). Then descend to the magnificent high plateau of the Piani Eterni. Malga Erera is there, which can provide food and overnight accommodation in the winter bivouac, if booked in advance.

Leave the karstic uplands of the Piani Eterni on CAI trail 802. You may want to opt for the steeper, but shorter route downhill known as Porzil. At the end of the forest road, you’ll reach the bottom of Val Canzoi. Continue to the left on an easy dirt road (CAI trail 806) until you reach the signs for Malga Alvis (CAI trail 811). At this point, there’s only one way up through the woods, first on a dirt road and then on a trail that’s not too steep. You’ll reach the beautiful hollow at Alvis, where you can rest in the malga or in the bivouac. Hairpin bends will lead you out of the woods and take you to the pass, Passo di Alvis (1880 m). After a short descent you’ll arrive to the Boz mountain hut (1718 m).

From Malga Erera take CAI trail 851, which climbs to the left of the Fosso di Brendol gorge up to the pass, Forcella dell’Omo (1983 m above sea level). This marks the beginning of the most strenuous stretch of the entire trek. There are 2 km of constant exposure where you absolutely need to be sure-footed and with no hint of vertigo. The trail becomes narrower and narrower to the point where the slightest mistake could be dangerous. Be careful during high summer, as long grass can get tricky. About halfway along this exposed section, there is a climb with fixed ropes to assist in getting to the top of the rocks. It’s not a via ferrata, but rather a stretch of approximately 10 metres of fixed rope that you can use to secure yourself. At the end of the most exposed section, trail 851 meets trail 806 which leads up from the bottom of the valley to the Casera Cimonega plateau. Emergency shelter is available 300 metres higher up at Bivacco Feltre-Walter Bodo, which can be a good overnight stop with drinking water nearby. From Casera Cimonega, you’ll walk uphill in a westerly direction. The trail is marked by faint tracks on the steep slopes that lead to the grassy pass at Col dei Bech (1960 m). Then you’ll descend along the panoramic Caserin trail, CAI trail 801, to an altitude of 1750 m. At this point, you’ll climb gently as far as the divide between the twin peaks of Sass de Mura, where water can usually be found. After some assisted rocky ledges, you’ll reach the Pass de Mura (1867 m) which ends the Caserin trail and opens up the majestic view over the Alvìs valley and Néva basin. From here, there’s a quick descent to the Bruno Boz mountain hut.

From the Boz mountain hut, follow CAI trail 801 towards Passo Finestra. From here, if you look to your right, you can see the tracks that lead up to the ridges of Mount Zoccarè Alto and across a gap, Sasso Scàrnia, further away. Having skirted the southern face of Sasso Scàrnia, you’ll come to a trail on the left that leads down towards the Scarnia pass. At the intersection, follow the well-defined route uphill as far as the saddle near Mount Ramézza (2250 m). From this point, you’ll reach Passo Piétena passing through the breathtaking “Piaza del Diaol”, a fully-protected reserve area. As you walk out of the reserve area, you’ll join the military dirt road that leads through the Busa delle Vette to the Giorgio dal Piaz mountain hut.

From the Dal Piàz mountain hut, follow the track leading downhill through the meadows. Further along, the track merges with the dirt road that departs from the mountain hut, CAI trail 801. There are many clearly visible shortcuts you can use to avoid following the dirt road the whole way. Especially important, at 1,800 m, is the trail leading downhill on the left. Take it to avoid the long unpaved road route towards the north-west. The trail then splits up - the higher section passes along a slightly exposed ridge, while the lower trail is not exposed at all. At 1634 m, pay particular attention to the signpost indicating a trail on the right that leaves the unpaved road and leads through a meadow and then into a wooded area. After about 2 to 2.5 hours, you’ll arrive at the village of Croce d’Aune, where you’ll follow the signs for the Alta Via no.2, which shares the same route. Take the trail that leads to the east across mostly flat ground up to Stalle Norcenadego, where you’ll head south until you reach the meadows of Paradis. At this point, join the road on the right. It’ll soon become an asphalt road leading to the first built-up areas and then to the village of Norcen. From here, descend to Pedavena following the signposts. To get to Feltre, you can use public transport or the cycle routes leading to the city centre, which are marked on the GPS track.