Stage 1 Dolomiti Trek King autum - Catinaccio

Autumn version of the Dolomiti Trek King, sleeping in a mountain hut and walking for 3 days through landscapes and forests glowing in golden hues. The first stage will take you from Ciampedie to the Antermoia Refuge, with an ascent to the Vaiolet Towers.

From Vigo take the cable car up to Ciampedie. From here on path no. 540 you will get to the basin of Gardeccia. Continue on path no. 546 until you find the Vaiolet and Preuss refuges.  <p><b>Optional:</b> from here, the Re Alberto I Refuge can be reached in about an hour along path no. 542. Adding further 20 minutes from Re Alberto I Refuge, you can reach Passo Santner Refuge.</p> <p>The itinerary continues north along path no. 584 which first shows the Vaiolet Valley and then ends up in a steep stretch which takes to the Passo Principe Refuge. As you walk, the Catinaccio d’Antermoia mountain becomes increasingly imposing. From the Principe Pass and refuge go up on path no. 584 until the Antermoia Pass to then flank the western slope of the Catinaccio d’Antermoia. Shortly, you will reach the Antermoia Refuge, where the overnight is planned.</p> <p>Total time with detour to the Passo Santner Refuge 6 hours (4 hours without variant).</p>