DESCRIPTION
Fantastic excursion in the vicinity of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The Gores de Federa are none other than the gorges of the river Federa. Climbing these gorges you will experience a beautiful adventure immersed in a cool environment between waterfalls, bridges and woods. Also along the path of the Gores di Federa you will be able to see some sculptures made by internationally renowned artists. The itinerary is within everyone's reach, especially if the aided section is eliminated. Once you arrive at the Federa mountain hut, a magnificent panorama opens up over the Ampezzo Dolomites.
ITINERARY
From the car park above Lake Pianozes (1267 m), go up the paved road to the locality of Barìza (1280 m). Here you turn left following path 432. Shortly after, the fantastic waterfalls begin that lead to the Col Purin locality (1350 m). Always follow trail 432, go up Canalin del diedo, and arrive at a crossroads: left for the Gores aided path, right for the normal path. We took the one on the left. Continuing to climb cheered by beautiful waterfalls you arrive at Ponte Fedèra (1620 m). A little longer and you will arrive at Malga Fedèra (1816 m). We returned by the same route. For those wishing to descend faster can follow the road.
EXCURSION DATE
October 31, 2022
STARTING POINT
Parking above the Pianozes Lake
REFRESHMENT POINT
Malga Fedèra (1816 m)
AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
The aided section is not difficult, but a steady step is needed.
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 03 Cortina d'Ampezzo - Dolomiti Ampezzane
INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.malgafedera.eu/
HOW TO ARRIVE
From Cortina d’Ampezzo you go towards San Vito di Cadore. As soon as you leave Cortina d'Ampezzo, take a small road on the right towards Campo and Lago di Pianozes. You pass Campo, pass Lake Pianozes and arrive at the top of a bumpy road where there is the parking lot.
PARKING AREA
Free parking above the Pianozes Lake
GPS coordinates: 46.511961, 12.129308