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Hiking

Sunset hike "Burning Dolomites" from the panorama terrace Sëurasas

St. Jakob/S. Giacomo - St.Ulrich/Ortisei, Urtijëi/Ortisei, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
On this hike to Sëurasas you will experience the Dolomite peaks in a very special play of colours: nrosadura, Ladin for alpenglow.
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The alpenglow is a typical phenomenon of the Dolomites, in which the Dolomite peaks turn red, orange or pink during sunset.
This phenomenon is more likely to happen on clear autumn days.
Itinerary

In the late afternoon the hike starts from the car park Cristauta following a forest up to Sëurasas. The light of the setting sun dives the surroundings in a magic atmosphere. Once you reach Sëurasas a fresh appetizer awaits you before leading towards the rocky spur Crujëta to enjoy the last sunrays with the unique coloring of the sky and the glowing rocks of the Dolomites.

Distance 5.2 Km
Duration 1h:46 min
Ascent 394 m
Descent 394 m
Highest point 2135 m
Lowest point 1752 m
Details
This route does not present any particular safety risks. This tour requires a headlamp or a torch.

At the beginning of the summer season, some sections may still be snow-covered, depending on weather conditions. Please enquire about conditions before setting off on your hike.

You should always have good hiking shoes, a windbreaker, a warm jacket, a drink and a snack with you. Not to be forgotten is a torch or head torch.
This hike is also offered as a guided hike in the Val Gardena Active programme:
www.valgardena-active.com
For this tour, travelling by public transport is not recommended as busses are not running after sunset.
During the day, the bus stop Cristauta is served by the bus line 358.
Bus schedules: www.valgardena.it/bus
Alternative taxi: www.valgardena.it/taxi
Directions
The hike starts at the Cristauta car park (located between the hamlets Runcaudië and Praplan), which lies at 1750 m above S. Cristina. From the centre, follow the signs to Plesdinaz via the Cisles street and the Plesdinaz street and turn off at the sharp right-handed bend in the hamlet of Puzé. The car park is served by the local bus line 358. The car park is chargeable during from mid-June untill mid-September.
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Car park at the starting point: Cristauta car park (chargeable from mid-June untill mid September)
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