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Serrai di Sottoguda

 

 

 

 

I SERRAI DI SOTTOGUDA
 

 

A breathtaking wonder and a temple of nature:  

la Gola dei Serrai di Sottoguda...
 

 

the unique Gorge of Serrai was caused by a strong earthquake

shock and, subsequently, by the water erosion. Run through by

the stream Pettorina, it stretches for about 2 km, from

Sottoguda to Malga Ciapela, at the foot of the Marmolada

mountain, the Queen of the Dolomites. Today it is a Natural

Reserve and it is open only to pedestrians and the small tourist

train in the summertime. Strolling in the alleys and between the

old barns of the characteristic hamlet of Sottoguda is an

unforgettable experience.
 

Serrai di Sottoguda: a stunning gorge with very high rock walls

which seem to touch each other at some points. A fascinating

and amazing natural wonder where the stream waters cross the

path 12 times flowing under the typical bridges... the waterfalls

rapidly flow down in spring after snow melting, and become icy

cathedrals in winter. And also, suggestive corners lead you to stop: the Virgin’s cave, the Crucifix, St.Anthony’s church.

And again... the calm whistling of the “Serrai Train” regularly draws your attention to take the visitors to discover this

wonder, in a kind of legendary world, cherished by adults and children.
 

 

   

 

 

SERRAI EXPRESS....il Trenino Turistico dei Serrai di Sottoguda.

Trenino Serrai Express        Chiesetta di S. Antonio
 
 


Opening time: June to 12th September all days* - open Sundays 19th and 26th September.
Service time: 9.00 to 12.30 am – 2.30 to 6.30 pm, with regular trips. In high season there is no interruption at midday. At different times, trips are made on booking with a minimum of 10 persons.

Rates: full price ā single € 3,00 – return € 5,00 – price for children ā single € 1,50 – return € 2,50.

Reductions for groups of at least 10 persons, the elderly and disabled.

For informations: cel. 349 1076007.

* In case of heavy rains, the service can be cancelled.

 

ICE CLIMBING

(from planetmountain.com)

 

Located at the foot of the Marmolada, between the village of Sottoguda and Malga Ciapela, the Serrai di Sottoguda are one

of the favorite areas in the Dolomites for ice climbing. The easy access and the great abundance of waterfalls make this

area extremely interesting for a “sports” approach to vertical ice.

 

Access:The gorge of Sottoguda can be easily reached. From Belluno, drive along the Val Cordevole through Agordo, Alleghe

and Caprile. Then take the road for Fedaia mountain pass and Malga Ciapela. Leave the main road few kilometres before

Malga Ciapela and take the road to Sottoguda. Cross the small village and go to the end of the road, as far as the canyon

mouth. Follow the path and in few minutes you will find the first waterfalls.  

 

Difficoltā: the waterfalls in the gorge can satisfy

most ice climbers. Many itineraries are equipped

with spits at the stops and sometimes also along the

pitches. Difficulties go from the 2nd grade to the

5th superior, with many climbs of average or high

level. The waterfalls we suggest are the most

classical and aesthetical. Among these, the most

difficult is “The Sword in the Rock”, located below

the road bridge which connects Sottoguda with

Malga Ciapela.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Le cascate pių classiche

 

Sottoguda map

 n.

 nome

diff.

altezza

bellezza

 1

Clessidra

I,3+

25 m

***

 2

Del Sole

II,3

90 m

***

 3

Spada nella roccia

I,5

40 m

****

 4

Diagonale - Palestrina

II,3

70 m

***

 5

La Cattedrale

II,4+

100 m

****

 6

Excalibur

II,4+

100 m

****

 

  

 

Paesino di Sottoguda

 

 

A fabulous village in the heart of the Dolomites. An example of architectural preservation and traditional pride. With its ancient dwellings and its fascinating Tabiei (barns), Sottoguda can really be considered as a small jewel of our Territory. It is located at the foot of the Marmolada glacier, where you can ski all year long, near the canyon mouth, a natural wonder both in summer and in winter. Shy, small flowers hold somewhere on the grey rock,  trees in all shades of green cling to its crags, and the soft musk embraces the stones near the stream. High icy waterfalls and thick snow blankets soften also the steepest walls where human eyes cannot even stick to in summer. And up there the climbers, who find their emotions in the vertical rocks.

 

  

 

 

These are our Serrai. Your calm strolling and your enchanted way back on your skis from the Sellaronda tour and from the Marmolada. Our background is made of the most majestic mountains of the Dolomites, as the Marmolada, the Civetta and the Pelmo. Most peaks, which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage, can be found here. Finally, our small village is near other charming places such as Cortina d’Ampezzo, Alleghe, Canazei, Arabba, etc.

 

 

 

 

Loc. Sottoguda 29 Rocca Pietore 32020 (BL); Tel: +39.0437.722017; Fax: +39.0437.722242; E-mail: info@lamontanara.it

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