Moderate
Veneto · Italy
- Distance
- 15.0 km / 9.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 329 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 37 min
- Waymarked route
Forcella del Ghiacciaio - Ferrata del Cadorin
EasyVeneto · Italy
- Distance
- 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 10 m (33 ft)
- Typical time
- 7 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
- Highest point
- Not recorded
About Forcella del Ghiacciaio - Ferrata del Cadorin
Forcella del Ghiacciaio - Ferrata del Cadorin is a 0.5 km hiking route in Veneto, Italy. The profile is close to flat, so the distance is the only real variable. Most people take around 7 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. Nothing here is technical, and the climbing is spread out rather than concentrated.
Glacial terrain changes from year to year, so local information matters more than usual.
It is a 0.5 km loop, so you finish where you started and never repeat a section. The route is waymarked and marked on the ground with its own symbol, so navigation is straightforward in good visibility.
Plan this one outside the summer months: cooler air makes the exposed sections far more pleasant. The nearest town of any size is Belluno, about 35.5 km away, which is where most people base themselves. The route is maintained by Club Alpino Italiano.
In short, Forcella del Ghiacciaio - Ferrata del Cadorin suits families, first-time visitors and anyone looking for a half day outdoors. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.
Route map
Easy0.5 km10 m
Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation
The route in detail
The loop is usually walked clockwise from the main trailhead. The gradient is spread evenly, so there is no single section that dictates your pace. The return leg is the reverse of the outward journey, which makes it easy to judge remaining time.
Highlights
- Glacier
- Waymarked route
- Circular route, no backtracking
- Waymarked and signposted
Know before you go
- Best season
- October to May
- Waymarked
- Yes, signed on the ground
- Surface
- Mixed natural surface
- Dogs
- Not recorded, check locally
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Entrance fee
- No fee recorded
- Camping
- Not recorded
- Drinking water
- Carry your own
- Toilets
- Not recorded
- Mobile coverage
- Generally usable
- Parking
- Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
- Emergency
- 112 in Europe, 911 in North America
How this trail scores
Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.
- Scenery
- 54/100
- Adventure
- 32/100
- Difficulty
- 1/100
- Accessibility
- 93/100
- Family
- 52/100
- Dogs
- 32/100
Terrain features, relief and photographic interest
Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is
Effort index from distance and climbing
Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it
Suitability for children who already walk
Access rules, terrain and water along the way
Tips from the trail
- Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
- Aim for october to may for the most reliable conditions.
- Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.
Warnings
- Glacier terrain is unstable and changes year to year. Do not step onto ice without the right equipment and local advice.
Safety
Emergency services in Italy are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage is generally usable along this route, but do not rely on it as your only plan. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
- Weatherproof jacket
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Microspikes if you are walking at the edges of the season
- Small first aid kit including blister plasters
Photography
Overcast light suits this route better than harsh midday sun, especially under tree cover. Because it is a loop, the light changes direction as you go, so save some memory for the back half. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.
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