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Settsass and Little SettsassPhoto: Arabba Fodom Turismo, Arabba Fodom Turismo
The Settsass massif is a reference point for the history of geology, as it is one of the first areas studied in the Dolomites and is also called the "Richthofen" cliff.
This name derives from Baron "Richthofen", who, interested in the geology of the Dolomites, discovered in the 1800s that the Settsass was nothing but a coral reef. This mountain is very important geologically because it maintains the preserved geometries of two reefs dating back to the Triassic period (23 million years ago) with fossil submarine slopes and the connection with the deep sea deposits that surrounded them, the S. Cassiano formation.
In that era, they were located at tropical latitudes, and thanks to plate tectonics, they moved to where we see them now.
The research by Baron "Richthofen" was fundamental because it helped to establish plate tectonics, according to which portions of the rocky crust covering the planet can move, over geological eras, even thousands of kilometers from the place where they were formed.
OTHER INFO :
- The "Settsas" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009 and is part of system no. 5
- The "Settsas" is composed of two ancient superimposed atolls, the Settsass and the small Settsass.
Author’s recommendation
"The sustainable hiker's guide":
- choose the route based on your physical and technical abilities
- inform yourself before departure about the route you intend to undertake (distances, altitude difference, time taken, springs, fountains, refuges, lifts, bivouacs, etc.)
- check the condition of the chosen path
- never undertake a hike alone
- always take all rubbish back down with you
- please stay on marked paths
- please be quiet
- forbidden to collect stones or minerals
- forbidden to feed animals
- forbidden to light fires
- forbidden to pick flowers and plants
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
There are no refreshment points along the ring.
Always let someone know where you are headed and the approximate duration of the hike.
The emergency phone number is 112 or 118 (ambulance).
Tips and suggestions
In mountain environments, weather and environmental conditions change quickly and suddenly. Before leaving, check the weather forecast and the condition of the path.
Roadbook
The starting point is Passo Valparola (Rifugio Valparola), from here following the CAI path no. 24 you head towards the northern part of the mountain, leaving the "Valparola" small lake on the left. Here the path leads through rhododendron meadows until you reach the saddle where the rocky slopes begin.
From here continue on the CAI path no. 23 and, between one rock and another, you can see the "Col di Lana" getting closer and closer.
For the clockwise route, from the "Valparola" Refuge head towards the small lake and take the CAI path no. 23, then return along the CAI path no. 24.
Museo storico della Grande Guerra al Forte Tre Sassi
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RISTORO
Kriegsmuseum in der ehemaligen Festung "Tre Sassi"
Bushaltestelle Valparolapass
Rifugio Valparola
Valparola Lake
Kriegsstellung Erster Weltkrieg
Ehemalige Frontunterkünfte der Kaiserjäger 1. Weltkrieg
Public transport
Arabba is connected to Passo Valparola by bus thanks to the service provided by Dolomitibus.
For information on timetables and line numbers, consult dolomitibus and www.sad.it
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Directions
By car
- From Innsbruck Brenner Motorway A22 to Bressanone exit, continue through Val Pusteria, Val Badia, and Passo Valparola.
- From Verona/Milan Brenner Motorway A22 to Egna Ora exit, continue through Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, Passo Pordoi, Arabba, and Passo Valparola.
- From Venice Motorway A27 Belluno exit follow Agordina 203 to Agordo, Caprile, and Passo Valparola.
By train
Nearest railway stations:
- Belluno - 70 km
- Brunico - 48 km
- Ponte Gardena - 51 km
By bus
- Brunico - 47 km connection via SAD line www.sad.it
- Belluno – 70 km connection via Dolomitibus line www.dolomitibus.it
By plane
- Venice Treviso/Venice Marco Polo – 160/170 km
- Innsbruck - 140 km
- Verona – 270 km
- Milan Bergamo/Milan Malpensa - 310/400 km
Parking
Large clearings and parking areas near the "Valparola" Refuge and near the "Forte Tre Sassi".Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
The hiker's kit:
- waterproof backpack or with waterproof cover (not too big if the hike is short)
- topographic map (alternatively local map with recommended paths)
- compass and altimeter (alternatively sports watch)
- binoculars
- water bottles
- energy bars or snacks
- chocolate
- filled sandwiches (alternatively meal at a mountain refuge)
- breathable shirt
- spare shirt (better if breathable)
- sweatshirt or fleece
- windproof and waterproof jacket
- shorts
- long trousers
- socks (long or mid-calf)
- soft multisport boots that support the ankle
- light hat/headband
- anti-reflective sunglasses
- sunscreen
- telescopic trekking poles
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions