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authorSebastiano Tronto <sebastiano@tronto.net>2025-10-14 08:02:17 +0200
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@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ m4_caption({{{{{August 24, 2025}}}}})
19![The Focobon group at dawn](../img/24-0648-focobon.jpg) 19![The Focobon group at dawn](../img/24-0648-focobon.jpg)
20 20
21m4_caption({{{{{ 21m4_caption({{{{{
22Forgive me if this photo is the same at the last one of the previous day, 22This photo is the same at the last one of the previous day,
23but it is one of my favorite. It is also quite fascinating how the light 23but it is one of my best shots. It is also quite fascinating how the light
24at dawn mixes up all the colors compared to previous day's picture. 24at dawn mixes up all the colors compared to previous day's picture.
25}}}}}) 25}}}}})
26 26
@@ -30,16 +30,16 @@ first checkpoint is the
30(1918 meters on sea level) which is unfortunately a bit farther away than 30(1918 meters on sea level) which is unfortunately a bit farther away than
31it would have been if we slept in Fuciade. 31it would have been if we slept in Fuciade.
32 32
33It takes us about one hour to reach the Pass. On the way we saw a cow 33It takes us about one hour to reach the pass. On the way we saw a cow
34breastfeeding her calf, which was cute. We cross the main road on the pass, 34breastfeeding her calf, which was cute. We cross the main road on the pass,
35and from here we have to walk up on grassy slopes and ski paths. The 35and from here we have to walk up on grassy slopes and ski paths. The
36signs point to a path that is not the one we planned, but the two tracks 36signs point to a path that is not the one we planned, but the two tracks
37join shortly afterwards. The ski paths are extremely steep, but wide, 37join shortly afterwards. The ski paths are extremely steep, but wide,
38so we can easily zig-zag all the way up. 38so we can easily zig-zag all the way up.
39 39
40At 10:30 we reach the *Pale di Gargol* (2218m), a plan that I am not sure 40At 10:30 we reach the *Pale di Gargol* (2218m), a plane that I am not
41why deserves a name. Perhaps the name refers to the whole area which I 41sure why deserves a name. Perhaps the name refers to the whole area
42guess could be described as a rocky meadow. 42which I guess could be described as a rocky meadow.
43 43
44![The rocky meadow](../img/24-1027-pale-di-gargol.jpg) 44![The rocky meadow](../img/24-1027-pale-di-gargol.jpg)
45 45
@@ -54,10 +54,10 @@ feet of a mountain range.
54}}}}}) 54}}}}})
55 55
56Once again, the landscape has changed to show us something completely 56Once again, the landscape has changed to show us something completely
57different from that we have seen in this trip so far. The continuous 57different from that we have seen so far. The constant shifting from rocks,
58shift from rocks, to forest, to grass, to yet other types of rock and 58to forest, to grass, to yet other types of rock and any combination of
59any combination of those features is in my opinion one of the most 59those features is in my opinion one of the most fascinating aspects of
60fascinating aspects of Alta Via 2. 60Alta Via 2.
61 61
62![Walking down to Passo Valles](../img/24-1129-panorama.jpg) 62![Walking down to Passo Valles](../img/24-1129-panorama.jpg)
63 63
@@ -68,15 +68,15 @@ The trail continues almost flat in this unusual scenery until we
68descend to [Passo Valles](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passo_Valles) (2032m) 68descend to [Passo Valles](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passo_Valles) (2032m)
69at around 11:50. We are now entering the fascinating section of 69at around 11:50. We are now entering the fascinating section of
70the *Pale di San Martino*, also known in English as the 70the *Pale di San Martino*, also known in English as the
71[Pala group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pala_group), of.which 71[Pala group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pala_group), of which
72the Mulaz and the Focobon group are the northernmost peaks. 72the Mulaz and the Focobón group are the northernmost peaks.
73 73
74But first we need a break. We stop at a bar on the pass for a coffee 74But first we need a break. We stop at a bar on the pass for a coffee
75and a slice of strüdel. 75and a slice of strüdel.
76 76
77## Veneggia, Venegiotta and Pass dei Fochet 77## Veneggia, Venegiotta and Pass dei Fochet
78 78
79We leave the bar at 12:20, and in half an hour we reach Forcella 79We leave the pass at 12:20, and in half an hour we reach Forcella
80Veneggia (2217m). The view opens up to the wild valley in the south. 80Veneggia (2217m). The view opens up to the wild valley in the south.
81 81
82![The view from Forcella Veneggia](../img/24-1252-forcella-veneggia.jpg) 82![The view from Forcella Veneggia](../img/24-1252-forcella-veneggia.jpg)
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ m4_caption({{{{{The view from Forcella Veneggia.}}}}})
85 85
86So far, the day has not been particularly challenging. Later on 86So far, the day has not been particularly challenging. Later on
87we'll have to pass some difficult sections, but for now we continue 87we'll have to pass some difficult sections, but for now we continue
88on some easy, if tight, trails. 88on some easy, if narrow, trails.
89 89
90Despite the beauty of the place, we don't meet many other hikers. 90Despite the beauty of the place, we don't meet many other hikers.
91In fact, I think we saw more marmots than people in this part of 91In fact, I think we saw more marmots than people in this part of
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ The landscape changes once again. We are now walking on rocks and gravel.
107We walk down a scree to around 2175m, before starting to climb up again. 107We walk down a scree to around 2175m, before starting to climb up again.
108It's cold and cloudy, and this part of the trail is a fair bit more 108It's cold and cloudy, and this part of the trail is a fair bit more
109difficult than the previous. Nothing particularly hard or dangerous, 109difficult than the previous. Nothing particularly hard or dangerous,
110but we have to pay a bit more attention where we put our feet. 110but we have to pay more attention to where we put our feet.
111 111
112The trail abruptly becomes extremely steep, and very demanding on my 112The trail abruptly becomes extremely steep, and very demanding on my
113muscles, which so far had been enjoying a more relaxing day. 113muscles, which so far had been enjoying a more relaxing day.
@@ -118,18 +118,19 @@ m4_caption({{{{{
118Some steel ropes help make the climb to Rifugio Mulaz less dangerous. 118Some steel ropes help make the climb to Rifugio Mulaz less dangerous.
119}}}}}) 119}}}}})
120 120
121We reach Rifugio Mulaz (2570m) at 16:40, after a little more than 121We reach Rifugio Mulaz (2570m) at 16:40, after a little more
1228 hours from when we left Flora Alpina. Somehow, both these places 122than 8 hours from when we left Flora Alpina. Somehow, despite the
123are in the territory of [Falcade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcade). 123long walk between them, both these places are in the territory of
124[Falcade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcade).
124 125
125![Reaching Rifugio Mulaz](../img/24-1638-mulaz.jpg) 126![Reaching Rifugio Mulaz](../img/24-1638-mulaz.jpg)
126 127
127m4_caption(Reaching Rifugio Mulaz) 128m4_caption(Reaching Rifugio Mulaz)
128 129
129From this hut, the only landscape you can see, in any direction, is 130From this hut, the only landscape you can see, in any direction, is naked
130naked rock. There is a tiny window from where you can see a valley, 131rock. There is a tiny window from where you can see a valley, but the
131but the sight is cut out and the only visible thing is more rocks. 132sight is cut out and the only visible thing is more rocks. Definitely
132Definitely fascinating, although personally prefer more varied landscapes. 133fascinating, although I personally prefer more varied landscapes.
133 134
134I'll add a picture on the next day's page, the early morning light 135I'll add a picture on the next day's page, the early morning light
135was much better. 136was much better.

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