TORRI DEL VAJOLET and PASSO SANTNER from Muncion - Rifugio Re Alberto I Catinaccio - Val di Fassa The climb to Passo Santner (2,734m) through the Valle del Vajolet and through the Gola del Gartl, alongside the famous Torri del Vajolet, is one of the 'Great classics' of hiking in the Catinaccio Group. The route, which passes through very varied scenery as it climbs, offers wonderful views initially towards the subgroups of Larsèc, the Catena della Roda di Vaèl (Cigolade and Mugoni), towards Cima Catinaccio and the Catinaccio d'Antermoia, and higher up towards the Torri del Vajolet, the Crode di Ciamin, the Crode di Re Laurino, etc.. in addition of course to the glimpses of the Dolomite groups that appear further away (Marmolada, Sella, Latemar,..). The itinerary, in the section that goes up from the Vajolet Refuge to the Re Alberto I Refuge, is partially equipped, has passages on rock with a fair amount of exposure and not always equipped, and is therefore recommended for expert hikers only (EE/EEA). SUMMARY 00:00 Intro 00:53 Presentation 01:56 Start of the Itinerary 05:29 Gardeccia Refuge 06:21 Stella Alpina Refuge 10:40 Preuss and Vajolet Refuge 19:23 Re Alberto I Refuge 22:06 Passo Santner Refuge 24:02 Considerations 25:32 Descent 27:36 Greetings and scenarios See also: ⛰ Other Summer Excursions/Ascents: • Normal Excursions/Routes - Summer ⛰ The Via Ferratas: • Via Ferratas 🅿 Starting Point: Muncion (1,510m) - San Giovanni di Fassa (TN) https://maps.app.goo.gl/n3w1bZXfkzWkY... ▶ Ascent: From Muncion (1,510m), we take the asphalt road that enters the Vajolet Valley to reach the Gardeccia Refuge (1,949 m). From here, we continue on the dirt road, signposted no. 546, which initially passes alongside the Stella Alpina Refuge (1,960 m) and leads us to the Preuss and Vajolet Refuges (2,243 m). We then turn left (westwards), onto path no. 542, to climb the steep scree slope, initially via a path, and then through many rock passages, equipped and not equipped, which lead us to the Re Alberto I Refuge (2,621 m). From here, we continue on path no. 542 to cross the Gartl Gorge and thus reach the Santner Pass (2,734 m), where the refuge of the same name is located. ◀ Descent: along the outward route. 🕓 Progressive times: Muncion 0.00h - Gardeccia Refuge 1.15h - Vajolet Est Refuge 2.00h - Re Alberto I Refuge 3.15h - Passo Santner Refuge 3.35h - Muncion 6.15h (Medium pace - No stops and no queues) 🏃🏻‍♂️ Distance: approximately 16.6 km 📈 Difference in altitude uphill/downhill: 1,230m/1,230m ⛰ Max altitude: 2,734m 🏠 Support points: Gardeccia Refuge (1,949m), Stella Alpina Refuge (1,960m), Preuss Refuge (2,243m), Vajolet Refuge (2,243m), Re Alberto I Refuge (2,621m), Passo Santner Refuge (2,734m). ◾ Difficulty: EE/EEA (Expert Hikers / Expert Hikers with Equipment): asphalt road, dirt road, path, equipped path, unequipped rock passages. 🥾 Equipment: Hiking. Helmet, gloves and Via Ferrata Kit recommended to secure yourself along the equipped sections. ✔ NOTE: A scenically wonderful itinerary, which offers some of the most iconic views of the entire Catinaccio Group, and in any case not to be underestimated for its length, difference in altitude and the dangers of the partially equipped section that goes up to the Re Alberto I Refuge (exposure, rock passages greasy from much passage, falling rocks, etc.). ⚠️ IMPORTANT: This video, the description/report and the data reported here are purely for informational purposes and to share a personal experience. Everyone must be able to choose the routes to take based on their own abilities, preparation, experience, physical condition, equipment, as well as in relation to the climatic/meteorological conditions. If you are interested in this type of itinerary but do not have adequate experience, preparation and/or equipment, as well as knowledge of the place/context, do not improvise, rely on the Alpine Guides. See also: 👕 How we dress for Trekking/Via Ferrata/Mountaineering: • HYBRID JACKET vs HYBRID VEST - for T... ❓ What we bring: • Trekking & Mountaineering FAST & LIGHT c... 😅 How to lighten your Backpack by 3KG: • How to LIGHTEN your Backpack in 5 STEPS ... FOLLOW US ALSO ON: / nelya_e_dani / nelyaedani Get a 30-day free trial with Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/umhcx9