Stage 2 – From Rifugio Son Forca to Rifugio Città Di Carpi

Cortina d'Ampezzo

A section that takes you to the mountain lodge Rifugio Città di Carpi, visiting the enchanting Lake Sorapis on the way.

Hiking Difficult

Distance: 18 km
Ascent: 1.2 km
Descent: 1.3 km
Duration: 5-6 hrs

Low Point: 1.3 km
High Point: 2.2 km
Gradient: 20˚

Stage 2 – From Rifugio Son Forca to Rifugio Città Di Carpi Map

The second day starts at the mountain lodge Rifugio Son Forca: follow track n° 203 to the Tre Croci Pass. When you are close to the state road on the pass, cross it and follow track n° 215 until you reach the magnificent Lake Sorapis and the mountain lodge Rifugio Vandelli. In this section there is a short equipped route that is slightly exposed in places, requiring care. When you reach Lake Sorapis, you can choose whether to spend the night at the mountain lodge Rifugio Vandelli or carry on towards Federavecchia on track n° 217, which runs through the enchanting Somadida forest. Once you have reached Federavecchia, cross the road and take track n° 120, following it until you reach the mountain lodge Rifugio Città di Carpi, where you can stay for the second night.

Photo from Stage 2 – From Rifugio Son Forca to Rifugio Città Di Carpi — Photo: Pietro Albarelli

Rifugio Città di Carpi Photo: Pietro Albarelli

Description

Approximate hiking times:

From Rifugio Son Forca (2,215 m) to Rifugio Vandelli (1,928 m), about 3 h 30 minutes

From Rifugio Vandelli (1,928 m) to Rifugio Città di Carpi (2,130 m), about 3 h 45

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.