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Snowshoeing to Rifugio Monte Ferro

Where: Borgata Granvilla, Sappada

Parking: at the parish church of Santa Margherita
Starting point: Borgata Granvilla, 1,218 hslm
Arrival point: arrival station of the Sasso Alto ski lift, 1,585 hslm
 
Height difference: 367 m
Length: 1.9 km
Walking time: 2.5 hours round trip
Difficulty: easy, also suitable for children

Leaving the car in the parking lot, take the road in front of the Dorfarpeck bakery, crossing the old Borgata di Granvilla, and continue along the forest road that climbs to Monte Ferro. After the last characteristic dwelling you can put on your snowshoes and comfortably ascend along the ski slope.
Crossing the snow-covered meadows of Monte Ferro, from which you can make out the characteristic outline of the Refuge, continue the hike until you reach it.
From the terrace of the Hut you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Sappada valley. To reach your destination, continue further along the ski slope that will lead you to the arrival station of the Sasso Alto ski lift. 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

For further information about the itinerary:

Infopoint Sappada 
Borgata Bach, 9
33012 Sappada (UD)
Tel.: + 39 0435 469131
Cell.: +39 335 1085932
info.sappada@promoturismo.fvg.it

Turismo FVG Toll free number 800 016044