Italy: Dolomites (Alta Via 4) (Day 5)

July 14, 2023 (Friday)

Location:               Rifugio Antelao

Elevation: 5,892 ft / 1,796 m

Difficulty:                Moderate - Advanced

Temperature: ~

Hike Time:    08:03-17:30 from Rifugio San Marco to Rifugio Antelao

Paths: 227 | 250

Number of miles hiked: 8.64 miles

Rifugio fee: 59 EUR per person/ night (half board) | 40 EUR deposit for 4 people.

Rifugio Reservation:

WiFi | network: No WiFi | strong network connectivity

Shower: 2 showers (cold shower) - 5 EUR for 3 mins

Dinner served: 1900

Breakfast served: 0600-0730

Adventurous Trek from Rifugio San Marco to Rifugio Antelao

Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we set off from Rifugio San Marco! After a breakfast at 07:30, we laced up our hiking boots and hit the trail at 08:03. This trek is not for the faint of heart—be prepared for some thrilling washout sections that will keep you on your toes!

At 09:58, we stopped at Rifugio Galassi/ Ingresso to have some pastry.

Highlights of the Trek

• First Via Ferrata: Conquer the first via ferrata with a sense of adventure! Make sure your gear is ready because the fun is just beginning.

  

  

  

• Scenic Views: Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you hike through stunning landscapes. Keep your camera handy!

• Second Via Ferrata: After a rewarding hike, gear up for another exciting section of via ferrata. Adventure awaits!

After a day filled with exploration and excitement, we finally reached Rifugio Antelao at 17:30. What a rewarding sight! We celebrated our adventure with a delicious dinner at 19:00.

Facilities at Rifugio Antelao

• Showers: Refresh yourself with two showers—one upstairs and one downstairs.

• Restroom: Note that there is only one toilet located on the 2nd floor, so plan accordingly!

Dinner!

New Friends!

What's in My Backpack?

• Via Ferrata equipment:

  • Mammut Helmet 2

  • Black Diamond Women's Momentum Rock Climbing Harness

  • Petzl Scorpio Vertigo Lanyard Climbing Set

  • Black Diamond Adult Gloves Crag Half Finger Gloves - Cobalt, S

• Deuter ACT Trail 28 SL Pack - Women's

• Fjallraven High Coast Hip Pack

• Outdoro Sleeping Bag, Ultra Lightweight Travel Sleeping Bag

• Ultralight Compression Packing Cubes

• Rainleaf Microfiber Towel

• Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter

• Solar Charger Power Bank

• Phone Holder Lanyard

• Deuter Helmet Holder

• Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier

• Travel size silicone squeeze bottles

• Hiking Attire:

  • Oboz Sapphire Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's

  • Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hoodie - Women's

  • Smartwool Hike Light Margarita Crew Socks - Women's

  • REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie - Women's

  • Columbia Bora Bora Booney II Hat

  
  

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