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Cima Rossa di Saènt peak

Category
Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
8:28
Durata in ore
Distance
19.5
Distance in km
Alpine climb in the Stelvio National Park. Panoramic summit which divides the Val Martello from the Val di Rabbi and the Val di Pejo.
A high altitude excursion in the Ortles-Cevedale group, departing from Rifugio Saent Dorigoni. An easy climb which requires no specialist equipment, but which presupposes a certain degree of familiarity and knowledge of walking on rocky terrain and a sense of direction where there are no paths or roads.

Route info

Difficult
Distance
19.5 km
Activity time
8:28 h.
Uphill Elevation
1877 m
Downhill elevation
1878 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
3343 m
Lowest point
1535 m
Height difference
1808 m

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APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

From the Cima Rossa di Saent there is a wonderful view of the majestic glaciers in the Ortles-Cevedale Mountains and of the Val di Saent dominated by the imposing Cima Sternai.

Safety information

We recommend that this climb takes place on a day with good visibility, when it is dry and only for those with training on high altitudes, behind them. Pay attention when walking on debris, which go from the Vedretta del Careser to the summit. In order to take on this itinerary in complete safety entrust the professionalism of the Val di Sole Alpine guides.

  • Choose a route which is suitable and in line with your preparation.
  • Leave information of your itinerary and approximate return time.
  • Pay attention to the signs and indications found on the way.
  • Do not hesitate to return if necessary.
  • In case of accident or emergency, call 118.

All the information given in this profile is subject to change or alteration and therefore not always absolutely valid. It is not possible to completely avoid inaccuracies due to the very rapid changes in weather or environmental conditions, which can verify themselves without warning. For this reason, we accept No responsibility for eventual changes, which may affect the person involved. We strongly advise that weather and/or environmental conditions be checked before departure.

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Starting point

Coler Car Park - Malga Stablasolo

Directions

EEA - Escursionisti Esperti con Attrezzature (Expert Equipped Hike)

Departure from the Coler car park in Val di Rabbi. The car park can be reaches by car or bus (16 seats). A shuttle bus leaves from the car park (there is a charge) and arrives at Malga Stablasolo (1.529m, this saves about a 30 minute walk). From here the SAT 106 to Doss della Croce (1.796m) and on to Prà di Saent and finally to Rifugio Saent «S. Dorigoni» (2.436m).

From the rifugio first following the SAT 101 and then the SAT 104 in the proximity of a crossroads near a bridge, you will reach the Bocca di Saent (3.121m), where a 4-metre larchwood pole has been erected for the purpose of orientation in the case of fog. Here a spectacular view of the Vedretta del Careser, Cime Venezie and Cima Rossa opens up in front of you. From the Bocca di Saent the summit can be reached by crossing towards the west of the glacier at the base of the rocky ridge and then a slope and a lot of debris and the ridge which leads to the Cima Rossa di Saent (3.347m).

Public transportation

By train to Trento (Verona-Brennero line) and from here, take the Trento-Malè-Mezzana (Val di Sole) local train to any station where buses are available For the latest timetable go to www.valdisole.net/EN/Public-Transportation.

How to get there

FROM BOLOGNA-VERONA AND FROM BRENNERO
Take the A22 motorway and exit at Trento Nord (if you are coming from the south) or S.Michele all’Adige (if you coming from the north). Proceed in direction Cles, Val di Non, Val di Sole until reaching the Val di Rabbi.

FROM BERGAMO-BRESCIA
Proceed along the SS42 (direction Passo del Tonale) and from here follow the signs to Malè and Val di Rabbi.

Cross the entire Val di Rabbi. After the Bagni di Rabbi proceed in the direction Coler (reachable by car or 16 seater shuttlebus). During the summer, the shuttle leaves from the car park and goes to Malga Stablasolo. For information on prices and times, speak to the Visitor Centre Rabbi and Stelvio National Park (Tel. +39 0463 909774 - cvrabbi@stelviopark.it).

Where to park

Coler car park (4km from Piazzola di Rabbi)
This climb is suitable only for experts fitted out with the correct equipment such as, rope snaphook and harness, an ice axe, an iron spike and helmet. Waterproof clothes, light but warm (the first layer of clothing in contact with the skin, should be made of polypropylene, a second layer should be of wool or felt (for insulation) and the third layer, waterproof windcheater raincoat in nylon or Gore-Tex, long trousers, mountain boots, gloves and hat, a change of clothes, rucksack and water bottle, skin cream and sun glasses and personal items.
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