Round trip to Malga Vaèl and Rifugio Ciampedie

DESCRIPTION
This itinerary takes you to a fabulous alpine environment: the Catinaccio.
The itinerary does not present particular difficulties. Both the length and the height difference are within the reach of almost all hikers. The route winds on a path, dirt road and some stretches of paved road. The visit to the Austro-Hungarian Cemetery and the beautiful church of Santa Giuliana gives a historical-artistic touch to this tour. The two most panoramic points are Malga Vaèl and from Baita Pra Martin to Rifugio Ciampedie. For those wishing to save energy, you can take the turn anticlockwise by taking the Catinaccio / Rosengarten cable car.

ITINERARY
From the car park of the cable car (1405 m) go up towards the church of Santa Giuliana (1513 m) passing near the Austro-Hungarian Cemetery. From the church, follow path 547 towards Rifugio Roda di Vaèl. This stretch is mainly a path with pieces of dirt road. Arrived at the Malga di Vaèl (2028 m), take the dirt road which then becomes an easy path - 545. At a certain point the path comes out on the layout of a ski slope. Go up the track and arrive at the Pra Martin hut (2060 m). Now go down to the Rifugio Negritella (1980 m) along a dirt road. Not far from the Rifugio Ciampedie (1998 m). Return to Vigo di Fassa following path 544.

STARTING POINT
Vigo di Fassa

REFRESHMENT POINT
Malga di Vaèl (2028 m), Baita Pra Martin (2060 m), Rifugio Negritella (1980 m) and Rifugio Ciampedie (1998 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
If you really want to enjoy the nature of the Catinaccio, take the excursion in October or November. In recent months there are not many tourists.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. Therefore, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always consider what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the route, weather conditions and season: windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, sunscreen, boots, first aid kit, specific clothing, gloves, backpack with food and drink.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 06 VAL DI FASSA E DOLOMITI FASSANE

INTERESTING LINKS
http://www.rifugiociampedie.com/

HOW TO ARRIVE
A22 Egna-Ora exit. Take the SS48 towards Cavalese. Continue on the SP232 to Predazzo and then the SS48 to Vigo di Fassa.

PARKING AREA
From the parking lot of the Catinaccio / Rosengarten cable car
GPS coordinates: 46.420573, 11.672368

Dal parcheggio della funivia Catinaccio-Rosengarten

Cimitero Austroungarico e chiesa di Santa Giuliana

Il bosco inizia a diradarsi

Malga Vaèl

Si sale sulla pista da sci

Baita Pra Martin

Rifugio Negritella

Rifugio Ciampedie

Panorama verso la Valle di Fassa