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"Picco di Vallandro"

From Prato Piazza car park along a gravel road to the Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese alpine guesthouse. Between the guesthouse and Hotel Hohe Gaisl turn left onto the wide path leading through fields in an easterly direction. Hike upwards to the crossing Dolomites Hiking Path no. 3. Now in a northerly direction up the steep, rocky walls of the Picco di Vallandro south-western wall along some turns and continue on gravel to the rocky summit. After a small ridge you'll get to a short section secured with a steel rope. From here the ascent to the summit is easy.

Point of departure: Prato Piazza (2,000 m), June to October bus shuttle from Ponticello and limited car traffic

Arrive: Picco di Vallandro (2,839 m)

Sign-post: No. 40

Challenge: moderately demanding; secure step and no fear of heights are prerequisites

Walking time: approx. 3 hours from Prato Piazza car park to the summit Route:  Descent: on the same path

Attention: This hike is only suitable for older children with sufficient stamina and hiking experience; it is recommended to secure children with a rope on the section just before the summit to the summit itself. For the most part you are hiking in the sun.

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