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Event
AltaBadia - Nature and outdoor
The Dolomites: UNESCO World Heritage

Hike to the bear cave

Badia, Dolomites Region Alta Badia

Guided excursion to the Conturines cave.

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When the Conturines cave was discovered in 1987, the bones of a previously unknown species of bear - Ursus ladinicus - were found here. At 2750 metres above sea level, it remains the highest cave bear discovery in the world. To reach the cave, which is 200 metres long, you have to climb one thousand metres of elevation gain, some of it on steep scree, but the sight is well worth it.

Itinerary: Capanna Alpina (1726 m) - Col de Locia - Conturines cave (2750 m) - Capanna Alpina
Difficulty: difficult
Meeting: 8.00 a.m. San Cassiano - Capanna Alpina
Return: approx. 3.30 p.m.
Altitude diff.: ↑↓ approx. 1100 m
Distance: approx. 9 km
Walking: approx. 7 hours
Lunch: packed lunch

P.S.: Good physical condition and experience in the mountains is required! Cave temperature: 0°C.

Important: participants must be at least 12 years old.
Domestic animals and strollers are not allowed.

Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online within the day before (limited places).


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23 Jul 2026 – 10 Sep 2026
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    Everything you need to know

    San Cassiano - Capanna Alpina
    Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards La Villa and continue on road SS37 to San Cassiano for approximately 7 km, then turn left until you reach the parking area in front of the restaurant Capanna Alpina (for a fee).

    In order to encourage sustainable mobility, choose environmentally friendly means of transportation, such as public transport.
    Reach the meeting point by bus: bus stop S. Cassiano (Badia), Sciaré - line 465, at 1.5 km.
    Alta Badia Tourist Offices or online
    Bring the confirmation of the reservation (also in digital format). For a safe mountain hike, it is necessary that you wear appropriate hiking shoes as well as sportswear suitable for the weather conditions and take mountain sticks with you. Remember to pack a backpack with your essentials: a water bottle, sunscreen, a cap, a wind and rain jacket, a headlamp, energy snacks and a packed lunch to recharge your batteries along the way.
    The refund will be made with a medical certificate or if the event is cancelled by the Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative.
    Guided excursion.
    Capanna Alpina
     39036 San Cassiano
    Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
    +39 0471 849422
    sancassiano@altabadia.org
    https://www.altabadia.org
    Hike to the bear cave
    Badia, Dolomites Region Alta Badia

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