Pale di San Martino Traverse
STARTING POINT
San Martino di Castrozza
FINISH POINT
San Martino di Castrozza
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
SEASON
From July to September
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 795€/person
- Revel in the pristine beauty of San Martino di Castrozza, a quaint town in the heart of the Dolomites
- Ascend to Cima Fradusta, where panoramic mountain vistas await your awe and admiration
- Traverse the Pale di San Martino plateau, experiencing the raw, rugged beauty of the Dolomites
- Discover the enchanting forested valleys on your descent, a serene contrast to the rocky heights
- Capture the breathtaking panoramas at Passo Rolle, a photographer's paradise in the heart of the mountains
- Conclude your journey at the tranquil Laghi di Colbricon, reflecting the Dolomites in their emerald waters
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The Pale di San Martino Traverse beckons adventurers to explore the heart of the Dolomites, a journey marked by majestic peaks, serene lakes, and lush valleys.
At the core of this adventure are the spectacular landscapes and unique natural features that define the Pale di San Martino. Notable highlights include the serene Laghi di Colbricon and the panoramic Cima Fradusta mountain peak.
The paths, weaving through diverse terrains, offer a blend of peaceful woodland trails and exhilarating rocky ascents. The journey between Rifugio Rosetta and Pradidali unfolds across the rugged Pale di San Martino plateau, where each step reveals a new facet of the Dolomites' beauty.
Every aspect of the Pale di San Martino Traverse is carefully curated to provide a seamless and enriching experience. From the pre-booked rifugios offering respite to our customer support and a personalized travel booklet containing GPS navigation for all stages.
Many sections of the walk can be bypassed by taking gondola rides, providing a less taxing experience without missing out on the stunning vistas and unique landscape features. But hikers should still be prepared for a strenuous adventure that tests physical endurance and hiking prowess.
It's important to note that the Pale di San Martino Traverse is technically and physically the most demanding hike in our offerings. This adventure is suited for fit and experienced hikers who are prepared for a challenge. The trails, while immensely rewarding, demand a good level of fitness, sure-footedness, and hiking experience.
Join us on this extraordinary traverse of the Pale di San Martino. Discover the spirit of the Dolomites, where each step is a story, each view an inspiration, and every moment a memory to cherish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.