Ring of the Friulian Dolomites 4 Refuge Padua to Refuge Giaf

From the Padua Refuge you enter the heart of the Monfalcons. 2 routes are possible:

1. the shortest route involves climbing comfortably to the Scodavacca forcella in a beautiful dolomitic landscape and from there descending in a short time to the Giaf refuge, either along the direct path or also by taking a section of theBianchi ring.

2. The second with the spectacular traverse of two high forks, the Forcella Monfalcon di Forni and the Forcella di Las Busas, passing that magical rocky amphitheater where the red metal structure of the Bivacco Marchi- Granzotto bivouac rises in total solitude. CAI marker 342. Descent to the fork of Las Busas on very steep scree in its initial part.

FOURTH ROUTE from Rifugio Padova to Rifugio Giaf: 8 km.Elevation gain: 700 m.Estimated walking time: 4 hours