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This walk embraces a marvellous range of scenery and habitats. It includes two neighbouring nature parks – Dolomiti d’Ampezzo and Fanes-Sennes-Braies – that are home to veritable hordes of ibex, chamois, roe deer and marmots along with their inevitable ‘companion’ birds of prey. Grandiose Dolomite groups headed by Croda Rossa are foremost features, their lower flanks cloaked by flourishing woods of a healthy mix of evergreen conifer and deciduous species. A visit is feasible throughout the glorious summer and as late as October, which is a magical time for the stunning russet hues and golden ‘rain’ from the larch trees. Four particularly hospitable rifugi are touched on, which are marvellous lunch or refreshment stops, as well as cosy places to stay.

The outward stages of the walk follow clear, easy tracks and paths, while the conclusion is a rather steep path, although this can be avoided by shortcutting down Val Salata. Families will enjoy this route, if they ever get past the central valley where attractive gurgling streams seem to act as a magnet on youngsters.