Prato Piazza - Rifugio Vallandro

Difference in height uphill:

50 m

Start point:

1993

Arrival point:

2040

By car or by foot to Prato Piazza/ Plätzwiese and from Hotel Hohe Gaisl along the old World War I military road to Rif. Vallandro/ Dürrensteinhütte. This hike above the edge of the forest offers a splendid panoramic view of imposing Dolomite peaks: Croda Rossa, Tofane and Monte Cristallo. The Rif. Vallandro/ Dürrensteinhütte hut is open during the entire winter season. Starting point: Prato Piazza/ Plätzwiese car park (2,000 m) Highest point: Rif. Vallandro/ Dürrensteinhütte (2,050 m)

description to arrive at destination

Valley entrance Braies/ Prags - road junction to Prato Piazza/ Plätzwiese - continue until Ponticello/ Brückele. From Ponticello/ Brückele until Prato Piazza/ Plätzwiese there is a traffic regulation (drive up is possible until 10.30 am and after 15.00 pm) - attetion: snow tire or snow chains are obligated. Shuttle service available.