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| jprim21. 10. 2018 15:42:46 |
Great, super pics. Reminds me of my ascent some time ago, then there was a bit more of a crowd.
Best regards!
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| mirank21. 10. 2018 18:41:23 |
Nice pics from a nice tour at the right time . That annex of the Boè hut is quite something for me at least . I'm a bit curious - how did you end up at Passo Valparola?
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| Tomaž1121. 10. 2018 22:07:01 |
In summer I cycle here  . Anyway it's just less than a kilometre from Passo Falzarego.
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| Trobec30. 08. 2019 14:51:32 |
From Cortina to Pordoi still quite some drive
But to Piz Boè worth going early, to be at least near the top before the cable car starts. But yeah, that works if you sleep nearby... starting from Kranj harder.
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| megalodon21. 10. 2019 09:35:01 |
It looks like the weather for the holidays will still be nice. I'd ask for information if there's still any snow on Piz Boe or where that can be checked. I also wouldn't mind some tips for tours and sights (natural, WWI remains...) around Alta Badia or Arabba (easy, partially demanding paths). Information on affordable apartments in that area would make me very happy too.
Thanks in advance.
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| felix21. 10. 2019 13:48:05 |
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| gor_nik21. 10. 2019 18:19:40 |
@megalodon, for Piz Boe and the underlying Passo Pordoi pass you've probably checked yourself. There are some remains reminiscent of WWI there too.
Better display from that era is Monte Lagazuoi. More description on the link felix gave. It's a real open-air museum, you can walk from parking (Falzarego) on medium difficult path to summit, or with headlamp and helmet through dug tunnels or simply by cable car.
If you go from Arabba via Corvara to Passo Falzarego, you'll cross the highest point (about 1 km before Falzarego) called Valparola. Military museum by the road. Below the museum start for Sass di Stria (medium easy path ca 1.5-2 hrs). Along the path to the mountain and summit visible remains from that period.
A bit further (below highest Dolomite Marmolada) in Malga Ciapela is start or lower station of cable car to Marmolada. Midway need to change. Within that transfer there's another (quite large and very good WWI museum). At top station Punta Rocca (over 3200m) you can do short or longer hikes, or just enjoy views from terrace.
All well arranged, visited and prepared for more or less demanding tourists. All listed parkings were free (high season). I really enjoyed these places and return yearly.
Of course countless other starts, places, peaks and sights. Listed first I remembered.
Sometimes cheap room or apartment in Residence Campolongo at the pass.
If you decide for Dolomites...report how it was...
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| bbugari121. 10. 2019 20:18:32 |
Supplement to gor_nik: visit caverns at Punta Penia station, visit easily accessible Col di Lana peak ("Col di sangue"), site of very fierce battles and mining war, and also grandiose German military monument east of Passo Pordoi.
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| črow23. 08. 2021 21:52:36 |
After Saturday's Marmolada we headed on Sunday (22.8.2021) also to Piz Boe. At dawn we were already on path 627. At junction below characteristic scree we turn right on 626. On this path we cross under walls to branch for ferrata Cesare Piazzetta. Based on descriptions and comments read, I admit a bit tight in chest. Already first look at wall, pure joy. Nice Dolomite rock with small steps and holds inviting. Not as polished as often written.
Since we don't know A B C D... grades, compared to our Jerman to hanging bridge. From there most similar to easier on Grančišče. Similar in difficulty and length. Once summit ridge reached, just easier secured path to top. Ends at first table by hut, if momentum too much, at bar in hut.
Descended normal approach direction. Early rise paid off. Already during descent clouding up and on drive to Arabba first shower caught us.
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| bagi30. 09. 2022 12:04:40 |
We traversed Dolomiti Sella long and across last year ( Click ). But we saved a special access to Piz Boe for this year. It is called ferrata Cesare Piazzetta, a nice-sounding name for a demanding approach.
We didn't bother much with various descriptions of this ferrata, though we knew what we were getting into. We have plenty of experience and are always ready to turn back in case of too great difficulties. This time too it was our basic guideline, so we used the last day before the weather worsened for this ferrata. We were already standing at the route entry very early and accordingly first.
The view of the initial wall stretched our mouths into a smile. Some verticals, then a diagonal traverse. It doesn't look that bad at all, nor too complicated. At least that's what we assessed at first glance. Mistake, and a big one. The first twenty meters of the ferrata are decisive. Whoever pulls through here will succeed in the continuation too. Whoever pulls through here doesn't even want to return down this wall.
After the first few pulls we realized that the rock is damp from the morning fog and accordingly extremely slippery. On the entire entry wall the steps are small, the holds poorly arranged and uncomfortably rounded. Because of that we relied much more on the cable than we usually do. It is old school and looser.
And so we slowly discovered the secrets of the entry wall. Meter by meter. First I processed a certain section, then Mateja went behind me. All with the intention that she wouldn't get stuck in some unsuitable spot in case of difficulties with my progress. Anyway, adrenaline and experience safely brought us to the upper edge of the wall. To be honest, we both wiped a few drops of cold sweat from our foreheads  . The first half of the wall is indeed solid D difficulty, the second half C/D.
In the continuation there follow some more demanding C/D passages, of which the most interesting is the diagonal gully. There somehow the clipping of the protection kit and the body position you find yourself in don't work out. The rock is smooth and the boots grip poorly. Fortunately, it's not too exposed overall. I used an auxiliary sling for resting here, Mateja pulled herself along the cable without using the protection kit. Probably there is some other variant, but we succeeded this way.
All other passages are between B and C category, in the summit part even A. There the ferrata completely loses its difficulty and joins the normal approach from Corvara right below the summit. A few more short moments and we were already on top. Happy and very satisfied . We descended towards Rif. Forcella Pordoi hut and through the glacier down to the starting point.
In conclusion … ferrata Cesare Piazzetta is one of the hardest we've traversed. The sequence of difficult sections, smooth steps and poor holds in the initial part quickly make a selection among those who want to ascend it. Higher it's easier, but there are no emergency exits anywhere. The ferrata demands respect, which it also deserves based on what we've seen. Technically it is harder than the nearby Lipella and Olivieri Aglio on Tofane, but a lot depends on the daily conditions in the ferrata.
On the other hand, let these words not deter anyone who feels capable enough for this ferrata. It is a pure classic, exceptionally nicely routed with plenty of views, airy and not boring in the least. Time in it passes too quickly. In my opinion it is the hardest and at the same time one of the most beautiful accesses to Piz Boe. Good luck .
Coordinates of the starting point (Passo Pordoi): 46.4876319N, 11.8106514E
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| panda30. 09. 2022 12:45:22 |
Bravo, congratulations to both........ Emil, at home let Mateja just pet the injury a bit, it will help right away.
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| MatejaP30. 09. 2022 13:30:56 |
Emil is lucky that I carry the rolling pin at home and not him, given his wounds that he got
Otherwise someone might think that I make him kneel on a rough grooved log
It will remain in memory, happy that we climbed it, but for us one of the harder ones. Our Plot, right variant is first place for me, this one now second
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| panda30. 09. 2022 13:39:39 |
@MatejaP: nothing to object to.
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| felix30. 09. 2022 13:48:38 |
Given that you describe your tours so well, have you ever thought about publishing your hikes under the trip descriptions with necessary timetables? Best regards.
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