Day Trips fromm Castelrotto (Dolomite)
Feb 1st, 2003, 02:31 PM
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Day Trips fromm Castelrotto (Dolomite)
Can anyone recommend day trips for 4 adults from Castelrotto in October? We will head south after Castelrotto so we are looking solely for day trips in the Dolomites. Thanks
Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:11 AM
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Hello Kathy,
For lovely excursions/hikes within 10 km of Castelrotto, head for the ALPE DI SIUSI area or picturesque ORTISEI and use the lifts.
From Ortisei I can recommend the SECEDA lift (a 2-stage lift into the Odle range). Panoramic views** and fine hikes from the top.
If you have a car, here are some lovely excursions from Castelrotto:
TOUR 1 - SELLA & 4 PASSES TOUR (100km/63miles approx)
If you only do one tour, THIS is the one!
Route:-
Castelrotto-Ortisei-Selva di Val Gardena-SELLA PASS-Pordoi Pass-(SASS PORDOI** cable car)-Arabba-Campolongo Pass-CORVARA-Colfosco-GARDENA PASS-Ortisei-Castelrotto.
The SELLA and GARDENA Passes are 2 of the most spectacular in the Dolomites.
Don't miss the SASS PORDOI cable car ride (from Pordoi Pass) for awesome panoramic views!
There is a cafe/restaurant with picnic tables at the top.
The villages en route also make nice stops, especially Corvara, Colfosco and Ortisei.
Steve
For lovely excursions/hikes within 10 km of Castelrotto, head for the ALPE DI SIUSI area or picturesque ORTISEI and use the lifts.
From Ortisei I can recommend the SECEDA lift (a 2-stage lift into the Odle range). Panoramic views** and fine hikes from the top.
If you have a car, here are some lovely excursions from Castelrotto:
TOUR 1 - SELLA & 4 PASSES TOUR (100km/63miles approx)
If you only do one tour, THIS is the one!
Route:-
Castelrotto-Ortisei-Selva di Val Gardena-SELLA PASS-Pordoi Pass-(SASS PORDOI** cable car)-Arabba-Campolongo Pass-CORVARA-Colfosco-GARDENA PASS-Ortisei-Castelrotto.
The SELLA and GARDENA Passes are 2 of the most spectacular in the Dolomites.
Don't miss the SASS PORDOI cable car ride (from Pordoi Pass) for awesome panoramic views!
There is a cafe/restaurant with picnic tables at the top.
The villages en route also make nice stops, especially Corvara, Colfosco and Ortisei.
Steve
Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:18 AM
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TOUR 2 - LAKE BRAIES & PRATO PIAZZA (88km/54 miles each way)
Lake Braies is THE most beautiful lake in the Dolomites IMO. Idyllic setting!
Route
BR>Castelrotto-Ponte Gardena-(S12)-Bressanone-(S49)-Val Pusteria-Brunico-Monguelfo. After Monguelfo turn right and follow signs for LAGO DI BRAIES.
Ideal for boating, walking, picnic, swimming (if you're brave!) ...
Cafe & restaurant.
If you have time afterwards, drive up to nearby PRATO PIAZZA for more superb Dolomite views.
Brunico, Bressanone (- and nearby Novacella Monastery) make pleasant stops en route.
[You could come back a scenic way from Valdaora (West of Monguelfo) over 2 passes (Furcia Pass-S. Vigilio di Marebbe-Passo di Erbe-Val di Funes) - but this would double the journey time].
Steve
Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:23 AM
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TOUR 3 - VAL D'EGA & BOLZANO (Ice Man)
Bolzano is only 25km/15miles by the shortest route. A longer (65km) but much more scenic route is via Carezza & Val d'Ega. Here it is:
RouteBR>Castelrotto-Siusi-Fie a Sciliar-(left)Presule-Tires-Passo Nigra-CAREZZA.
At CAREZZA there is a chairlift ride* to 'Paolina' Refuge (cafe/bar) for fine views of CATINACCIO and LATEMAR.
From Carezza take the S241 to Bolzano.
(This is the 'Great Dolomite Road')
2km below Carezza don't miss LAKE CAREZZA (2 mins walk from the car park).
After Nova Levante you descend through the scenic Val d'Ega Gorge to Bolzano. Don't miss Oetzi the 'Ice Man'.
N.B. The most central car-park in Bolzano is at PIAZZA WALTHER.
[If you return by the shortest route the round-trip is approx. 90km/56miles]
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Kathy - I hope these are of some help! I can also suggest longer tours to Cortina, San Martino and other areas if those interest you ...
Steve
Bolzano is only 25km/15miles by the shortest route. A longer (65km) but much more scenic route is via Carezza & Val d'Ega. Here it is:
Route
BR>Castelrotto-Siusi-Fie a Sciliar-(left)Presule-Tires-Passo Nigra-CAREZZA.At CAREZZA there is a chairlift ride* to 'Paolina' Refuge (cafe/bar) for fine views of CATINACCIO and LATEMAR.
From Carezza take the S241 to Bolzano.
(This is the 'Great Dolomite Road')
2km below Carezza don't miss LAKE CAREZZA (2 mins walk from the car park).
After Nova Levante you descend through the scenic Val d'Ega Gorge to Bolzano. Don't miss Oetzi the 'Ice Man'.
N.B. The most central car-park in Bolzano is at PIAZZA WALTHER.
[If you return by the shortest route the round-trip is approx. 90km/56miles]
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Kathy - I hope these are of some help! I can also suggest longer tours to Cortina, San Martino and other areas if those interest you ...
Steve
