Via Ferrata Sasso della Croce and Sasso delle Dieci

DESCRIPTION
Two short, very panoramic via ferratas in Val Badia.
Usually these two via ferratas are done in combination. They are to be considered of medium difficulty, but the context where they are located - exposure - can put some hikers in crisis. The panorama from the two peaks, and throughout the entire itinerary, is magnificent: you can see all the most beautiful Dolomite groups. The itinerary we propose is very long and has significant differences in height both uphill and downhill: to be evaluated based on your training. For the return from La Villa to Badia, the scheduled courier is used.

ITINERARY
From the ski lift station La Crusc / Santa Croce (2015 m), follow path 7 and in a few minutes you will arrive at the Sanctuary and the Rifugio Santa Croce (2045 m). Continue on 7 and start the Via Ferrata Sasso della Croce. Once you reach the Forcella dla Crusc / Santa Croce (2612 m) continue on the 7B up to Sas dla Crusc / L ?iaval / Sasso della Croce / Kreuzkofel (2907 m). Retrace your steps for a while and then turn left and go towards Sasso della Croce. Before reaching the summit there is the Via Ferrata Sasso delle Dieci. After this you reach the summit of Sas dles Diesc / Sasso delle Dieci / Zehner (3026 m). Return to the Forcella dla Crusc / Santa Croce (2612 m) and take the 12B to the Forcella Medesc (2533 m). Now go down to La Villa (1418 m) following path 12.

EXCURSION DATE
July 31, 2022

STARTING POINT
Upstream station La Crusc / Santa Croce lifts

REFRESHMENT POINT
Rifugio Santa Croce (2.045 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
Obviously it is not recommended for people suffering from vertigo. Keep in mind that there are no refreshment points except at the start.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. So, 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 evaluate 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: technical mountain clothing, boots with vibram sole or similar, via ferrata set, harness, helmet, via ferrata gloves, goggles, sunscreen, backpack with drinks.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 07 Alta Badia - Arabba - Marmolada

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.santa-croce.it/

HOW TO ARRIVE
A22 Bressanone exit. Take the Val Pusteria SS49 and before Castelbadia turn right onto the SS244 and continue to Badia.

PARKING AREA
At the La Crus chairlift in Badia
GPS coordinates: 46.609492, 11.896587

Stazione a monte impianti La Crusc

Rifugio e Santuario Santa Croce

Si sale sul sentiero n. 7

Inizia la ferrata Sasso della Croce

Ferrata Sasso della Croce

Fine della Ferrata Sasso della Croce

Forcella Santa Croce

Si sale sul sentiero 7B

Sasso della Croce

Ferrata Sasso delle Dieci

Ferrata Sasso delle Dieci

Sasso delle Dieci

Forcella Medesc

Si scende sul sentiero 12

La Villa