Vie Ferrate -Passo Giau-Gusela-Rifugio Nuvolau

Nuvolau
Difficulty
Medium easy
Start
Passo Giau
Arrival
cima Nuvolau

Park the car at Passo Giau, having paused to admire the Cortina d'Ampezzo and the most beautiful and famous Dolomite peaks surrounding, follow the path n. 443 (Alta Via n. 1) which starts at the back of the hut Passo Giau and crosses shortly after the CAI path no. 438 on the left heading north, you will have to go. A little further you go into a steep canyon where starts the equipped path (via ferrata Ra Gusela). It reaches the southeast side of Gusela, whose top you can easily reach with a short detour to the north (left) on easy rocks. Retracing his steps, continue along the path between Gusela and Nuvolau. After another short stretch equipped, you reach an iron staircase leading to the terrace of the characteristic Alpine Hut Nuvolau lying on the rock. Here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Dolomites. You can descend to the path n. 439 Alta Via n. 1 which soon leads to the homonymous saddle. The easy path n. 452 turn left, and returns to Passo Giau.

 

Rest points

rifugi

Equipment

body harness, snaps, helmet, mountain wear

Info

Dolomite group
Nuvolau
Top
Nuvolau
Slope
Sud-est
Ground
Trail - rocks
Altitude
2575 m
Positive elevation gain
339 m
Negative elevation gain
339 m
Best time
Summer and autumn
Frequentation
High