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@@ -26,23 +26,23 @@ m4_caption({{{{{A beatiful view from the Pisciadù hut at dawn.}}}}})
26 26
27The beds in the hut were comfortable and we slept well. After a comical 27The beds in the hut were comfortable and we slept well. After a comical
28incident with my dad's boots - he put on someone else's pair, not knowing 28incident with my dad's boots - he put on someone else's pair, not knowing
29that I had brought his back into our room, and spent a good 15 minutes 29that I had brought his into our room, and spent a good 15 minutes
30searching for them - we are ready to leave the hut at 8:20. 30searching for them - we are ready to leave the hut at 8:20.
31 31
32![The Pisciadù the lake and Piz Pisciadù](../img/22-0756-pisciadu-lake.jpg) 32![The Pisciadù the lake and Piz Pisciadù](../img/22-0756-pisciadu-lake.jpg)
33 33
34m4_caption({{{{{The Pisciadù lake and Piz Pisciadù (peak Pisciadù).}}}}}) 34m4_caption({{{{{The Pisciadù lake and Piz Pisciadù (peak Pisciadù).}}}}})
35 35
36The days starts with a short but somewhat steep section of the trail. 36The day starts with a short but somewhat steep section of the trail.
37There are some steel ropes and we use our simple harness once again, 37There are some steel ropes and we use our simple harness once again,
38although this time we felt we could have done without. 38although this time we felt we could have done without.
39 39
40At 9:45 we reach what is likely the highest point of our route, 40At 9:45 we reach what is likely the highest point of our route,
41an anonymous plateau at 2960 meters on sea level. There are higher 41an anonymous plateau at 2960 meters on sea level. There are higher
42points on some variations of the route, for example *Punta Penia* in the 42points on some variations of the route, for example *Punta Penia* in the
43[Marmolada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmolada) massif, but we are 43[Marmolada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmolada) massif, but in that
44going to take a lower route, which is the more classical one according 44section we are going to take a lower trail, which is the more classical
45to my guide book. 45one according to my guide book.
46 46
47At this point, we are completely immersed in a sea of fog. It is quite 47At this point, we are completely immersed in a sea of fog. It is quite
48cold, probably only a couple of degrees above 0°C, and there is some 48cold, probably only a couple of degrees above 0°C, and there is some
@@ -52,8 +52,8 @@ unpleasantly cold breeze.
52 52
53m4_caption({{{{{My dad resting on a rock, trying to keep warm.}}}}}) 53m4_caption({{{{{My dad resting on a rock, trying to keep warm.}}}}})
54 54
55The fog comes and goes, letting us see the beautiful panorama for 55The fog comes and goes, letting us see the beautiful panorama for a few
56a few brief moments. 56brief moments.
57 57
58![Panorama](../img/22-1006-panorama.jpg) 58![Panorama](../img/22-1006-panorama.jpg)
59 59
@@ -64,32 +64,30 @@ so we are going to walk downhill for most of the day.
64 64
65At 10:30 we are on top of the *Antersass* (2906m), a minor peak next to 65At 10:30 we are on top of the *Antersass* (2906m), a minor peak next to
66the more prominent [Piz Boè](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piz_Bo%C3%A8) 66the more prominent [Piz Boè](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piz_Bo%C3%A8)
67(3152m). We could have walked arount the Antersass, but the trail to 67(3152m). We could have walked around the Antersass, but the trail to
68climb up to the top and then down is actually easier than the one that 68climb up to the top and then down is actually easier. Going to the top
69goes around it. Going to the top of Piz Boè would have been an 69of Piz Boè would have been an interesting detour, but not quite feasible
70interesting detour, but not quite feasible for our 9-day plan. 70for our 9-day plan.
71 71
72We reach [Rifugio Boè](https://www.rifugioboe.it), a recently renovated 72We reach [Rifugio Boè](https://www.rifugioboe.it), a recently renovated
73hut at 2873m, before 11:00. 73hut at 2873m, before 11:00.
74 74
75![Piz Boè](../img/22-1145-piz-boe.jpg) 75![Piz Boè](../img/22-1145-piz-boe.jpg)
76 76
77m4_caption({{{{{ 77m4_caption({{{{{ A view of Piz Boè (peak Boè) from Rifugio Boè (Boè
78A view of Piz Boè (peak Boè) from Rifugio Boè (Boè hut). The hut 78hut). The hut on the top of Piz Boè is, perhaps confusingly, called <a
79on the top of Piz Boè is, perhaps confusingly, called 79href="https://www.rifugiocapannapizfassa.com/en">Capanna Piz Fassa</a>.
80<a href="https://www.rifugiocapannapizfassa.com/en">Capanna Piz Fassa</a>.
81}}}}}) 80}}}}})
82 81
83We have now left Sout Tyrol. The rest of the Alta Via 2 route 82We have now left Sout Tyrol. The rest of the Alta Via 2 route roughly
84roughly follows the border between the provinces of Trento and 83follows the border between the provinces of Trento and Belluno.
85Belluno.
86 84
87We leave the hut at 11:20. The fog has returned, but it is not as 85We leave the hut at 11:20. The fog has returned, but it is not as cold
88cold as before. 86as before.
89 87
90The trail to *Foržela Pordoi* (2848m) is mostly flat, and very crowded, 88The trail to *Foržela Pordoi* (2848m) is mostly flat, and very crowded,
91because of a cable car that makes it accessible even to families with 89because of a cable car that makes it accessible even to families with
92kids. I am not sure I like this kind of over-turism in in places that 90kids. I am not sure I like this kind of over-turism in places that
93would otherwise be hard to reach. 91would otherwise be hard to reach.
94 92
95## A painful descent 93## A painful descent
@@ -98,45 +96,47 @@ As we reach the foržela, the view opens up on a more diverse landscape
98of grass, rock and forests. After a very short break, we start walking 96of grass, rock and forests. After a very short break, we start walking
99down to the Pordoi Pass. 97down to the Pordoi Pass.
100 98
101The descent is on a long and steep [scree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scree). 99The descent is on a long and steep
102I have never liked walking down this kind of trail, but now that my knee 100[scree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scree). I have never liked walking
103is screaming for mercy I am really hating it. I would have rather walked it 101down this kind of trail, but now that my knee is screaming for mercy I am
104up twice than down once. 102really hating it. I would have rather walked it up twice than down once.
105 103
106![The steep descent to the Pordoi Pass](../img/22-1236-pordoi-descent.jpg) 104![The steep descent to the Pordoi Pass](../img/22-1236-pordoi-descent.jpg)
107 105
108m4_caption({{{{{The steep descent to the Pordoi Pass.}}}}}) 106m4_caption({{{{{The steep descent to the Pordoi Pass.}}}}})
109 107
110We reach the [Pordoi Pass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pordoi_Pass) 108We reach the [Pordoi Pass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pordoi_Pass)
111at 13:30. I need a long break before continuining, so we decide to 109at 13:30. I need a long break before continuing, so we decide to lay
112lay down next to a tiny church just after the pass. 110down next to a tiny church just after the pass. Luckily the weather
113Luckily the weather is nice - or not terrible, at least - 111is nice - or not terrible, at least - and we can enjoy a nice view of
114and we can enjoy a nice view of the surroundings. 112the surroundings.
115 113
116![View from the Pordoi Pass](../img/22-1358-pordoi-pass.jpg) 114![View from the Pordoi Pass](../img/22-1358-pordoi-pass.jpg)
117 115
118m4_caption({{{{{The mountains surrounding the Pordoi Pass.}}}}}) 116m4_caption({{{{{
117The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sella_group">Sella group</a>
118from the Pordoi Pass.}}}}})
119 119
120![View towards Canazei](../img/22-1431-canazei.jpg) 120![View towards Canazei](../img/22-1431-canazei.jpg)
121 121
122m4_caption({{{{{The view in the direction of 122m4_caption({{{{{The view in the direction of <a
123<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canazei">Cianacei</a>.}}}}}) 123href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canazei">Cianacei</a>.}}}}})
124 124
125## Her majesty, the Marmolada 125## Her majesty, the Marmolada
126 126
127At 14:10, after about 40 minutes of relax, we are ready to get up. 127At 14:10, after about 40 minutes of relax, we are ready to get up.
128 128
129The walk up an easy trail among ski paths. Here too there are plenty of 129We walk up an easy trail among ski paths. Here too there are plenty of
130turists, and I can't blame them for choosing to walk in such a beautiful 130turists, and I can't blame them for choosing to walk in such a beautiful
131place. This is a very common touristic destination both in the Summer 131place. This is a very common touristic destination both in the Summer
132and in the Winter. 132and in the Winter.
133 133
134We walk past a strange place called 134We walk past a strange place called [Rifugio
135[Rifugio Fredarola](https://www.fredarola.it/) (2370m), which looks 135Fredarola](https://www.fredarola.it/) (2370m), which looks more like
136more like a night club you could find the center of Milan rather than 136a night club you could find the center of Milan rather than a mountain
137a mountain hut. They are even playing some electronic lounge music. 137hut. They are even playing some electronic lounge music. It's hard to
138It's hard to describe, but it feels oddly out of place here. But for 138describe, but it feels oddly out of place here. But maybe for people
139people coming from a big city this is just what they expect to find here; 139coming from a big city this is just what they expect to find here;
140I guess it is a matter of points of view. 140I guess it is a matter of points of view.
141 141
142We continue on a wide, mostly flat trail. For now my knee is is doing 142We continue on a wide, mostly flat trail. For now my knee is is doing
@@ -147,13 +147,14 @@ Dolomites.
147![Me in front of the Marmolada](../img/22-1510-marmolada.jpg) 147![Me in front of the Marmolada](../img/22-1510-marmolada.jpg)
148 148
149m4_caption({{{{{ 149m4_caption({{{{{
150The Marmolada, the highest mountain in the Dolomites, and its glacier. 150The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmolada">Marmolada</a>,
151At the feet of the massif you can see the 151the highest mountain in the
152<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedaia_Lake">Fedaia lake</a>, around which 152Dolomites, and its glacier. At the feet of the massif you can
153there are a couple of huts, including the one where we are staying tonight. 153see the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedaia_Lake">Fedaia
154In the distance you can see the 154lake</a>, around which there are a couple of huts, including the one
155<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Pelmo">Pelmo</a> and the 155where we are staying tonight. In the distance you can see the <a
156<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Civetta">Civetta</a>. 156href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Pelmo">Pelmo</a> and the <a
157href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Civetta">Civetta</a>.
157}}}}}) 158}}}}})
158 159
159We stop at [Rifugio Viel Dal Pan](https://www.rifugiovieldalpan.com/) 160We stop at [Rifugio Viel Dal Pan](https://www.rifugiovieldalpan.com/)
@@ -161,10 +162,10 @@ We stop at [Rifugio Viel Dal Pan](https://www.rifugiovieldalpan.com/)
161the Fedaia Pass (2054m) begins. My knee forces me to walk slowly, so by 162the Fedaia Pass (2054m) begins. My knee forces me to walk slowly, so by
162the time we reach the pass it is already 17:30. 163the time we reach the pass it is already 17:30.
163 164
164The day is almost concluded, but we have to walk to to opposite side 165The day is almost concluded, but we have to walk to the opposite side of
165of the lake to [Rifugio Fedaia](https://www.rifugiofedaia.com/). The 166the lake to [Rifugio Fedaia](https://www.rifugiofedaia.com/). The closer
166closer [Rifugio Castiglioni](https://www.rifugiomarmolada.it/), where 167[Rifugio Castiglioni](https://www.rifugiomarmolada.it/), where we stop
167we stop for a beer, was fully booked when we planned our trip. 168for a beer, was fully booked when we planned our trip.
168 169
169![Fedaia lake](../img/22-1730-fedaia.jpg) 170![Fedaia lake](../img/22-1730-fedaia.jpg)
170 171
@@ -173,7 +174,7 @@ resident who helps us keep up the pace. We arrive at our hotel at 18:05,
173after almost 10 hours of hike (including breaks), and we are very happy 174after almost 10 hours of hike (including breaks), and we are very happy
174to find a comfortable room with private bathroom waiting for us. 175to find a comfortable room with private bathroom waiting for us.
175 176
176This day was longer than we planned, partly because of my knee. 177This day was longer than we planned, partly because of my knee. But the
177But the scenery was beautiful. 178scenery was beautiful.
178 179
179m4_navtable(← Day 2,../day2,Alta Via 2,../,Day 4 →,../day4) 180m4_navtable(← Day 2,../day2,Alta Via 2,../,Day 4 →,../day4)
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18 18
19Our fourth day starts at 8:20, with a steep descent on a ski path. 19Our fourth day starts at 8:20, with a steep descent on a ski path.
20My knee stil hurts, and this points I am afraid I may have to 20My knee stil hurts, and this points I am afraid I may have to
21deal with it for the rest of trip. 21deal with it for the rest of the trip.
22 22
23At 9:30 we pass Malga Ciapela (1450 meters on sea level) and we start 23At 9:30 we pass Malga Ciapela (1450 meters on sea level) and we start
24walking up again. Soon we find an enigmatic sign which is apparently 24walking up again. Soon we find an enigmatic sign which is apparently
25trying to communicate that going left or right leads to the same 25trying to communicate that going left or right leads to the same places.
26places. We spend like 5 minutes figuring this out, and we choose to 26
27go left. 27![The confusing sign](../img/23-1012-sign.jpg)
28
29m4_caption(The confusing sign.)
30
31We spend like 5 minutes figuring this out, and we choose to go left.
28 32
29The path is not steep and walking in the forest is enojyable. Since we 33The path is not steep and walking in the forest is enojyable. Since we
30are at a lower altitude than we have been for most of the other days, 34are at a lower altitude than we have been for most of the other days,
31it is also much warmer than, say, yesterday morning. 35it is also much warmer than what we got used to.
32 36
33![A view from the trail in the forest](../img/23-1115-view.jpg) 37![A view from the trail in the forest](../img/23-1115-view.jpg)
34 38
@@ -99,8 +103,8 @@ m4_caption({{{{{Me relaxing in Fuciade while I enjoy a glass of
99 103
100After a short short break, we move to 104After a short short break, we move to
101[Rifugio Flora Alpina](https://floralpina.it) (1800m), that we reach 105[Rifugio Flora Alpina](https://floralpina.it) (1800m), that we reach
102shortly at around 16:00. The place is surrounded by the forest, 106quickly at around 16:00. The place is surrounded by the forest,
103and the only peaks that are not hidden by trees are the 107and the only visible peaks are the
104[Mulaz](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulaz) and the 108[Mulaz](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulaz) and the
105[Focobón group](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppo_del_Focobon). 109[Focobón group](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppo_del_Focobon).
106 110
@@ -109,10 +113,10 @@ and the only peaks that are not hidden by trees are the
109m4_caption({{{{{ 113m4_caption({{{{{
110A spectacular view of the Mulaz and the Focobón group. As the light 114A spectacular view of the Mulaz and the Focobón group. As the light
111changed and the clouds moved, the colors changed as well. I spent quite 115changed and the clouds moved, the colors changed as well. I spent quite
112some time just sitting outside the hut, admiring these peaks. 116some time just sitting outside the hut, admiring these mountains.
113}}}}}) 117}}}}})
114 118
115Now, for the first time since we started our journey, we some time 119Now, for the first time since we started our journey, we have some time
116to relax before dinner. We enjoy a sauna and a hot tub. 120to relax before dinner. We enjoy a sauna and a hot tub.
117 121
118m4_navtable(← Day 3,../day3,Alta Via 2,../,Day 5 →,../day5) 122m4_navtable(← Day 3,../day3,Alta Via 2,../,Day 5 →,../day5)
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