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Rifugio Biella is also visited on Walk 4, which approaches from the S.

The aided climb en route to Rifugio Biella

Walk

The start is the same as for Walk 1, so from Hotel Lago di Braies (1494m) head S on the broad track (signed for n.1 and Rifugio Biella) along the western shore of the lake, past the chapel and through shady pines. Ignore the turn-off W for Val di Foresta near a shingle beach that gives access to the lake and awesome views of massive Croda del Becco. It’s not far to the key fork R, where path n.1 (also AV1) breaks off SSE (30min) and where Walk 2 leaves the route used for Walk 1. Continue on the path to cross extensive scree flows where dwarf mountain pines and alpenrose have taken root. You climb steadily, nearing the eastern flanks of Croda del Becco, with zigzags taking the sting out of the slope and the odd bench providing relief. A reinforced wooden walkway and chain allows you to round a crumbling cliff face then, after a rise, you reach a 2034m junction with path n.4, which is the return route. Keep straight ahead on n.1.