Calvi Refuge

recommended routeHiking trail · Sappada

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

The hut with the Chiadenis group behind it
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This building, owned by the C.A.I. of Sappada, is dedicated to the memory of a heroic patriot of Sappada, Pier Fortunato Calvi. It is the highest refuge in the region and is located in a fantastic position: to the east it is enclosed by the splendid amphitheaters of the Chiadenis and the Pic, to the north by the imposing mass of Peralba, and in the other direction it overlooks, like an eagle's nest, the rocky coast from the Lastoni to the distant Rinaldo group.

easy

Distance 4 km

1:40 h

333 m

2,140 m

1,807 m

This is perhaps the most satisfying of the classic routes thanks to the impressive scenery in which it takes place. Those who follow it enjoy the sensation of being at altitude, aware of the embrace of the spurs around them. The route is simple, moderately tiring only in the mid-upper part, exposed to the sun, and quite frequented.

Author’s recommendation

Don't miss the visit to the nearby World War I fortifications.

Author

Giovanni Borella

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

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2,140 m

Lowest point

1,807 m

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Safety information

Difficulty: T

Tips and suggestions

WARNINGS

The information below cannot replace the presence of a professional mountain guide
The mountain is a wonderful environment but not without risks, so it should always be approached with the utmost caution
In the Warnings of the Guide to the Mountains of Italy C.A.I./T.C.I. it is stated that the classification of difficulties “remains essentially indicative and should be considered as such,” as it is a subjective element. This also applies to the routes proposed on the site
The classification of difficulties and the times of travel refer to an average-level hiker/mountaineer in terms of training, experience, skills, and fitness
When undertaking a particular route, carefully assess the difficulties, your own abilities, and your level of fitness
Before starting a route (that is not a short walk) it is good practice: 1) to consult the Dolomiti Weather forecast from Arpav, connecting to the website http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). Unlike national weather bulletins, this bulletin offers a fairly reliable local forecast. 2) gather information from the Tourist Office, the local C.A.I. section, mountain guides, refuge managers. In fact, the state of passability of a route and its level of difficulty can undergo significant changes even in a very short time due to natural events (landslides, unfavorable weather conditions) and/or contingent situations (deterioration of waymarks, fixed equipment, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
The mobile phone can give a false sense of security because there are areas without phone coverage
In the unfortunate event of an accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively SUEM 118

Directions

From Cima Sappada by car, leaving it in the large parking lot near the junction for the Piave Springs and then facing a simple climb of about an hour along the comfortable dirt road or following the equipped World War path.

Parking

In the large parking lot near the junction for the Piave Springs.

Coordinates

46.620082, 12.716601

DMS

46°37'12.3"N 12°42'59.8"E

UTM

33T 325179 5165479

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Giovanni Borella born in Belluno, where he lived until adolescence. He later moved to Padua, where he still resides, attending the local university and earning a degree in Ancient Literature, which led him to teach for several decades. Hiker first, then mountaineer, he has made numerous ascents in the most famous Dolomite groups and especially on the mountains of Sappada, which he has frequented for many years both summer and winter, where he has also opened new routes and repeated others solo. He has published three guides: "Sui sentieri del sole" ed. Mediterranee 1995 as coauthor, "Sappada, dai sentieri alle vette" Co.El editorial 2002, "Dolomiti del Comelico" Linteditoriale 2010.

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco Topographic Map - Sheet 01 - Scale 1:25000

Equipment

Even if the hike is simple (for example, a route looking for mushrooms) always use appropriate footwear with sculpted non-slip soles. Also always bring supplementary clothing with you for possible weather changes.

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4 km

Duration

1:40 h

Ascent

333 m

Descent

333 m

Highest point

2,140 m

Lowest point

1,807 m

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