Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour NORTH with Mountain Guide of the “Aquile di San Martino”
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 3.120 m. D+ | 3.650 m. D- | DEPARTURE FROM SAN MARTINO
- Accompaniment by Mountain Guide UIAGM for the whole duration of the tour
- Starting from: € 675,00 per person (min. 2 – max 4 participants)
ATTENTION: the price does not include Via Ferrata kit, G.T. bus, transfer, drinks, extras. These services remain available on request.
WHY RELY ON A MOUNTAIN GUIDE? A mountain guide will not only accompany you along the way in complete safety but will also be able to communicate his knowledge and passion for the area, sharing every emotion, making this experience unique, fun, and unforgettable.
The Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour North with a mountain guide is a solution designed for via ferrata lovers who have only a few days available to complete an experience on the Pale di San Martino. People who want to push their limits in safety, supported by the experience of a mountain guide who can accompany them and make their adventure unforgettable.
This tour has a duration of 4 days and will develop on the central-northern side of the Pale di San Martino massif, including the Ferrata Bolver Lugli at Cimon della Pala, the Ferrata del Porton and the Ferrata del Velo, as well as several sections of equipped path. Your guide will be with you from dawn to dusk and will contribute to enrich your album of emotions. These are the overnight stays: at Rosetta Hut, Velo della Madonna Hut and Pradidali Hut. Departure and arrival from/to San Martino di Castrozza.



Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour NORD with Mountain Guide ENG
- departure from San Martino di Castrozza
- 3 days half-board at the huts
- 1 Colverde cable car ticket pass
- 1 present delivered at the end of the tour
- informational material and map
- accompaniment of a Mountain Guide of the "Aquile di San Martino" for the whole duration of the trekking
DAY 1 | FIRST LEG
San Martino di Castrozza – Rosetta Hut
- Average time of the trail: 7 h
- Height difference: Uphill 1570 m
- Height difference: Downhill 990 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: Rosetta Hut
Route description
From San Martino di Castrozza, take the Colverde cablecar and then the 712 path to reach the start of the recently renovated via ferrata called “Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala”. This very panoramic and lofty via ferrata goes up the southern side of Cimon della Pala and permits to reach the Fiamme Gialle bivouac (3.005 m.a.s.l.). From the bivouac, walk downhill towards Passo del Travignolo (2.935 m.a.s.l.), to admire the wonderful view on Val Venegia. From Passo del Travignolo, in about one hour it is possible to climb up to the top of the near Cima della Vezzana (3.192 m.a.s.l.) following the 716 path, and reach the highest Peak of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino. To get back to the Rosetta Hut, walk down the slope of Val dei Cantoni on the 716 path and climb up to Passo Bettega (2.660 m.a.s.l.), then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.).
DAY 2 | SECOND LEG
Rosetta Hut – Velo della Madonna Hut
- Average time of the trail: 6 h
- Height difference: Uphill 510 m
- Height difference: Downhill 730 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: Velo della Madonna Hut
Route description
From the Rosetta Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.) walk on the 702 path down to Col dele Fede (2.278 m.a.s.l.) and then take the 715 path up to Passo di Ball (2.443 m.a.s.l.). From the Pass, go up on the 714 path along the Nico Gusela equipped path to reach the saddle called Forcella Stephen and the nearby Cima di Val di Roda (2.791 m.a.s.l.), from where it is possible to enjoy the beautiful panorama of San Martino di Castrozza. Climb down until you reach the spot called Porton (2.480 m.a.s.l.) on the 714 path and then take the 739 path and the Velo della Madonna via ferrata until you get to the namesake Hut (2.358 m.a.s.l.).
DAY 3 | THIRD LEG
Velo della Madonna Hut – Pradidali Hut
- Average time of the trail: 6 h
- Height difference: Uphill 840 m
- Height difference: Downhill 900 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: Pradidali Hut
Route description
From the Velo della Madonna Hut, go up to Cima della Stanga (2.550 m.a.s.l.) along the 742 path (also called the “del Cacciatore” path), walking down the Val Pradidali under the impressive eastern face of Sass Maor. Once you get to the spot called Pedemonte (also “Pòrtela” 1.627 m.a.s.l.) follow the 709 path towards Pradidali Hut (2.278 m.a.s.l.).
Alternatively, from Cima della Stanga it is possible to follow the 747 path (also called “Buzzati” path) instead of the “del Cacciatore” path, which in locality Pedemonte (Portèla) joins the original route.
DAY 4 | LAST LEG
Pradidali Hut – San Martino di C.
- Average time of the trail: 6 h
- Height difference: Uphill 200 m
- Height difference: Downhill 1030 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: not included, return to San Martino di Castrozza
Route description
From the Pradidali Hut proceed towards the Velo della Madonna Hut following the 739 trail sign; after a 30 minute walk, take the via ferrata called Ferrata del Porton. Once on the top of the via ferrata you will get to the panoramic spot called Porton (2.480 m.a.s.l.) to enjoy the view on San Martino di Castrozza, destination of the Palaronda Ferrata 360. Go down following the 739b path and then descend the via ferrata “dela Vecia”, walking on the 721 path first and then on the 702 path to finally reach San Martino di Castrozza (1.450 m.a.s.l.).
Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour NORD with Mountain Guide ENG
- departure from San Martino di Castrozza
- 3 days half-board at the huts
- 1 Colverde cable car ticket pass
- 1 present delivered at the end of the tour
- informational material and map
- accompaniment of a Mountain Guide of the "Aquile di San Martino" for the whole duration of the trekking
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