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Circular hike Croda da Lago-Forcella Ambrizolla-Passo Giau

dm7230. 10. 2023 12:53:45

Third time in the Dolomites this year. This time a nice circular tour. We start in the dark on the road leading to Passo Giau Ponte de Rucurto at 1700m. Plenty of parking space. Path marked 437 Rifugio Croda da Lago/G. Palmieri is nicely laid out and gradually ascends without efforts. Midway to the lake we reach a junction where we go straight to the mentioned hut. Here the path starts to ascend more steeply but not for long. Soon it levels out again and we're not far from the hut or Lake Federa 2038m. At the lake, where the hut is, exceptional views (and fantastic autumn colors of larches) on Lake Federa and Becco di Mezzodi in the background. Short stop then along path 434 to Forcella Ambrizola 2277m. From there continue on path 436 to Forcella Giau, passing Lake Baste with Pelmo in the background. Soon follows Forcella Giau 2370m. From there the path descends steeply, follows a split to Passo Giau or a bit lower to the road leading to the mentioned pass. Once on the road another good three km along the road to the car. Total 16km, 5.28h including stops and 1033m elevation gain. The loop is fantastic with top views.