Sassongher from La Villa

DESCRIPTION
Classic Dolomite excursion in Val Badia.
The itinerary we propose is quite challenging, but it will leave you with an indelible memory for its scenic beauty. Climbing from La Villa is a choice to avoid the numerous groups that go up with the ski lifts from Colfosco. Walking requires only a good pair of boots, a minimum of mountain experience, proper self-confidence and a little training. Sassongher is the mountain that dominates Corvara in Alta Val Badia and its charm is such that it attracts many mountain enthusiasts.

ITINERARY
From the car park (1423 m) follow the Planmurin Str. Towards South / West, cross the SS24 and go up to the Funtanacia Str. Following the signpost n. 7. Arrived at the Forcella Sassongher (2435 m) continue on the 7 reaching the top of the Sassongher (2665 m) - ascent time 3:50. Return to Forcella Sassongher and first take path no. 5 and then 15 and you arrive at the Forcela de Gherdenacia (2544 m). Here you turn right, following the signposts n. 15 and 11, reaching the Rifugio Gardenacia (2050 m). Now return to the starting point for path 5 passing through Ütia Sponata (1750 m).

EXCURSION DATE
August 25, 2021

STARTING POINT
La Villa

REFRESHMENT POINT
Rifugio Gardenacia (2050 m) and Ütia Sponata (1750 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
Go around clockwise.

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 07. ALTA BADIA - ARABBA - MARMOLADA

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.altabadia.org/it/alta-badia-dolomiti.html

HOW TO ARRIVE
A22 Exit Bressanone Nord. Take the SS49 della Pusteria and in the locality of San Lorenzo di Sebato, turn right onto the SS244 towards Val Badia / Gadertal. Once in La Villa, park near a sports center.

PARKING AREA
Str. Planmurin parking: free
GPS coordinates: 46.575996, 11.894754

Parcheggio a La Villa in Val Badia

Segnavia alla partenza

Si sale per una strada asfaltata

Abbiamo preso quota e ci guardiamo alle spalle

Si va verso la Forcella di Sassongher

Vista dalla Forcella di Sassongher

Si sale verso la vetta

La Cima Sassongher

Si ritorna alla Forcella di Sassongher

Forcella di Sassongher

Sassongher dalla Forcella de Gherdenacia

Sul sentiero n 15

Rifugio Gardenacia

Rifugio Gardenacia

Si ritorna a La Villa