S. Cristina - Val Gardena
S. Cristina - Val Gardena
Nives (Forcella Nives - Piz Duleda)
Nives (Forcella Nives - Piz Duleda)
Contacts
Tourist Office S. Cristina
Streda Chemun 9
39047 S. Cristina - Val Gardena
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General description
The short via ferrata in the Puez-Odle mountain range in the Cisles valley connects Forcella Roa (path no. 3A) with Forcella Nives. It then continues to the 2,909-metre-high Piz Duleda (path no. 3B). The magnificent 360° scenic view from Piz Duleda encompasses the Fanes Group, Cir peaks, Sella Group, Sassolungo, Seiser Alm, Pic Peak, and the Odle.
Route description
Access: from the top station of the Col Raiser cable car towards Forces de Sieles (path no. 2-3) to Forcella Roa; here, take a right to the ferrata’s access point.
Descent: return the way you came or continue via Forcella Nives towards rifugio Puez and descend into the Vallunga to Selva Val Gardena (+1 h).
Descent: return the way you came or continue via Forcella Nives towards rifugio Puez and descend into the Vallunga to Selva Val Gardena (+1 h).
Author's tip
Stable weather required.
Shortdescription
Although the Puez Peakts require other 100 m to be a "real" three-thousander, it still offers a spectacular view on the walls and towers of the Sas Rigais.
Public transport
The valley station of the Col Raiser cable car can be reached by the free shuttle bus (8:30 - 12:00 a.m. / every 15 minutes) from the Dosses Square. The valley station of the Col Raiser cable car is also served by the bus line 358.
Bus schedule: www.valgardena.it/bus
Bus schedule: www.valgardena.it/bus
Parking
There are chargeable car parks at the valley station of the Col Raiser cable car.
Safety instructions
All via ferratas come with their own day tour and are well secured: however, they are meant only for experienced climbers.
Make sure you do not suffer from vertigo and can deal with heights, are sure-footed and physically fit, and don’t forget that once you have reached the summit, you will need to climb back down!
We recommend newcomers hire a mountain guide to accompany them.
Climb the via ferratas at your own risk and peril!
To tackle a via ferrata with children, it is advisable to obtain further information and to be accompanied by a mountain guide.
The via ferratas are not suitable for dogs.
Make sure you do not suffer from vertigo and can deal with heights, are sure-footed and physically fit, and don’t forget that once you have reached the summit, you will need to climb back down!
We recommend newcomers hire a mountain guide to accompany them.
Climb the via ferratas at your own risk and peril!
To tackle a via ferrata with children, it is advisable to obtain further information and to be accompanied by a mountain guide.
The via ferratas are not suitable for dogs.
Outside and even during the recommended seasons, some sections may still be snow-covered or particularly slippery, depending on the weather conditions. Please consult the local mountain guides Gardena Guides or Catores mountain guides before starting your tour.
Equipment
Only climb the via ferratas if the weather is good and use the following equipment: helmet, viaerrata set of the latest generation, possibly protective gloves, proper shoes, weather protection and provisions.
Description to arrive at destination
The starting point is the valley station of the cable car Col Raiser, which is located in the municipality of Selva Gardena, but is not far from the centre of S. Cristina. It can be reached by internal shuttle buses or by car (chargeable parking on site).