Short Delicious Trail Dolomiti
Cortina d'Ampezzo
A 22.9 km ring route in the heart of the Ampezzo Dolomites.
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
Experience this wonderful 22.9 km loop itinerary, starting and finishing in Pocol, with an elevation gain of 1,250 m. The trail follows the path of the Short Delicious Trail Dolomiti, an event held annually in September and is part of the Delicious Festival Dolomiti: a sporting, cultural and culinary event that aims at valuing Cortina’s historical, natural, alpine and gastronomic heritage.
Description
The route, starting from Pocol, will lead you to the area of the iconic Cinque Torri, where you will run through the open-air Museum of the Great War. The first refreshment point is the Rifugio Cinque Torri and to follow the mountain huts Scoiattoli and Nuvolau - highest point of the route. From here you will start a long descent to the mountain huts Averau and Bai de Dones first and then continue to Baita Resch and Pocol.
The highest point is located at 2,535m (Rifugio Nuvolau); the longest ascent is 1,060 m and the longest descent is 910 m.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.