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+ +# Day 4 - The forest and the pastures + +

August 23, 2025

+ +## Route of the day + +
+Click to see map + +
+ +*Download the [gpx file](../gpx/av2-day4.gpx) or see the route on +[outdooractive.com](https://www.outdooractive.com/en/route/hiking-trail/province-of-belluno/-2025-alta-via-2-day-4/325541990/?share=%7E3zdmunnm%244ossqbcs)* + +## To Malga Ciapèla and Forca Rossa + +Our fourth day starts at 8:20, with a steep descent on a ski path. +My knee stil hurts, and this points I am afraid I may have to +deal with it for the rest of the trip. + +At 9:30 we pass Malga Ciapela (1450 meters on sea level) and we start +walking up again. Soon we find an enigmatic sign which is apparently +trying to communicate that going left or right leads to the same places. + +![The confusing sign](../img/23-1012-sign.jpg) + +

The confusing sign.

+ +We spend like 5 minutes figuring this out, and we choose to go left. + +The path is not steep and walking in the forest is enojyable. Since we +are at a lower altitude than we have been for most of the other days, +it is also much warmer than what we got used to. + +![A view from the trail in the forest](../img/23-1115-view.jpg) + +

+A view from the forest, on the way up from Malga Ciapèla to Forca Rossa. +

+ +The forest soon leaves space to grassy slopes and naked rock. The way +up is still pleasant, and we have met almost no other hiker so far - +in stark contrast with the previous day. + +![Grassy slops up to Forca Rossa](../img/23-1220-forca-rossa.jpg) + +

+The lower clay-red peak on the center-left of the picture is Forca Rossa, +where we are headed. "Rossa" in Italian means "red" - it's nice when things +are what their name says they are, isn't it? +

+ +We arrive at *Forca Rossa* (2500m) at 13:05. Only in the last few minutes +my knee gave me some problems, but it is not so bad that it makes me +want to stop. + +Here at the top of this trail there are all the hikers that we did not +meet on the way up; they probably came from the other side. There must +be some kind of force field blocking tourists from entering the province +of Belluno. + +![View from Forca Rossa to the Belluno side](../img/23-1325-forca-rossa-bl.jpg) + +

View from Forca Rossa to the Belluno side.

+ +![My dad and I chilling](../img/23-1333-chilling.jpg) + +

My dad and I chilling - quite literally, because of the wind.

+ +![View from Forca Rossa to the Trentino side](../img/23-1338-forca-rossa-tn.jpg) + +

View from Forca Rossa to the Trentino side.

+ +## Walking down green pastures + +There is a great view on both sides of this pass, but the wind is cold +and strong and we are not keen on staying long. After eating a couple +of protein bars and taking many pictures, we start walking down towards +Fuciade at 13:40. + +![The path to Fuciade](../img/23-1420-pastures.jpg) + +

Walking down to Fuciade.

+ +The way down is quite relaxing. We walk among green pastures, where +cows and horses grazed freely. That is, until they are less romantically +slaughtered to make [Bresaola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bresaola). +But until then they can enjoy the green grass. + +At 15:00 we reach Fuciade (1982m), a location where many families with +kids were relaxing after a meal at [the hut](https://www.fuciade.it/en/). +If one wants a more quiet place, a short walk up the trail that we were +descending quickly leads away from the crowd. This place gave a sense +of tranquillity. + +![Me relaxing in Fuciade](../img/23-1512-fuciade.jpg) + +

Me relaxing in Fuciade while I enjoy a glass of +radler +- don't be fooled by the Coca-Cola can.

+ +After a short short break, we move to +[Rifugio Flora Alpina](https://floralpina.it) (1800m), that we reach +quickly at around 16:00. The place is surrounded by the forest, +and the only visible peaks are the +[Mulaz](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulaz) and the +[Focobón group](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppo_del_Focobon). + +![The Mulaz and the Focobon group](../img/23-1818-focobon.jpg) + +

+A spectacular view of the Mulaz and the Focobón group. As the light +changed and the clouds moved, the colors changed as well. I spent quite +some time just sitting outside the hut, admiring these mountains. +

+ +Now, for the first time since we started our journey, we have some time +to relax before dinner. We enjoy a sauna and a hot tub. + + + + + +
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