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Mountaineering

Sassolungo circuit

S.Cristina Gherdëina/St.Christina in Gröden/S.Cristina Gherdëina/S.Cristina Val Gardena, S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
The Forcella del Sassolungo is one among the highest lookout points of Val Gardena, therefore it is a real attraction.
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You can reach the forcella by foot or by taking a rustic gondola lift with a magnificent view of the Stone City below.
Itinerary

Start from Monte Pana and take the Mont de Sëura chairlift to reach the Mont de Sëura mountain pasture at the foot of the Sassolungo. Surrounded by steep rocky walls reaching to the sky, the path (n° 526B - 528 - 526) proceeds to Passo Sella; from here, take the traditional gondola lift to Forcella Sassolungo. It is also possible to reach the Sassolungo gap by foot following the path n° 525 (approximately 1 hour). Walk past the Sassolungo Group on a breathtaking, serpentine path (n° 525) between the Sassolungo and the Punta delle Cinque Dita and return via a forest path (n° n. 526 - 526B) to the excursion’s starting point.

Distance 10 Km
Duration 3h:30 min
Ascent 350 m
Descent 840 m
Highest point 2686 m
Lowest point 1963 m
Details
The trail runs over steeper sections and scree, surefootedness is required.

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.

It is best to always have good hiking boots and a windbreaker with you. You should also pack a drink, snack and sun protection in your rucksack. 
The ascent can also be made via the new 'Furcela de Saslonch' via ferrata. Please follow the via ferrata instructions at www.valgardena.it.
Bus to the bus stop S. Cristina Municipio/Rathaus , then ascent with the Monte Pana chairlift or by foot via hiking trail no. 30 (approx. 45 min).
Timetables at: www.valgardena.it/bus
Directions
The hike starts from Monte Pana in S. Crisitina, which you can reach by taking the chairlift Monte Pana from the centre of S. Cristina (free car park at the valley station).
You can reach Monte Pana also by private car (chargeable car park) or by foot (approx. 40 min and 200 m of elevation).
Parking
Car park at the starting point: Monte Pana P1 & P2 (chargeable).
Alternative: Bus or car to the valley station of the Monte Pana lift and ascent with the lift
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