Where: Val Sesis, Sappada
Parking: near the Church of Sant'Osvaldo
Starting point: Borgata Cima Sappada, 1,290 hslm
Arrival point: Baita Rododendro - Pian delle Bombarde, 1,446 hslm
Height difference: 156 m
Length: 3,8 Km
Walking time: 2.5 hours round trip
Difficulty: easy, also suitable for children
From the parking lot take the road on the left, through the characteristic and typical Borgata di Cima Sappada, following the signs for the Sorgenti del Piave. Once the village is over, the well-marked road to the Sorgenti begins; from here you can put on snowshoes. The first stretch is flat and presents no particular difficulty.
At the first fork, characterized by the presence of a crucifix, keep left and always follow the signs for the Sorgenti del Piave.
The road begins to climb gently to the bridge over the Piave River. This stretch is the most challenging, but you will surely be rewarded by the beauty of the landscape.
After a climb and some hairpin bends you will arrive at the Piani del Cristo Refuge (closed in winter).
Continuing along the same road you will reach the Baita Rododendro, the destination of our trip. The return is planned along the same route.
Before leaving
Before every hike, it is good practice to look at the avalanche bulletin: toll free number 800 860377 -
www.regione.fvg.it/asp/newvalanghe -
www.aineva.it - or at the
PromoTurismo FVG Information Point
