Today I want to talk to you about a beautiful circular hike: the ascent to Monte Cadini, also known as Croda de r’Ancona, passing through Busc de r’Ancona (the hole of Croda de r’Ancona) , starting from the Alemagna State Road along a lesser-known trail.As I mentioned, the route follows the famous Busc de r’Ancona …
A short spring excursion to Son Pouses Today I suggest an easy hike to Son Pouses, which was a very important fortification of the Schützen during the First World War. Son Pouses is located on the southern slopes of Croda de r’Ancona. The hike is a two-hour circular route that doesn’t present any technical difficulties. …
An easy via ferrata of great historical interest Ferrata Fusetti on Sass de Stria was set up in the summer of 2018 by two teams of Alpini soldiers looking for the remains of second lieutenant Mario Fusetti, gold medal for bravery winner. The ferrata is located on the south-west face of Sasso di Stria (2477 …
In search of a quiet and solitary place, Croda d’ Ancona In contrast to many years ago when mountain people made their living from pasture and agriculture, today Cortina’s economy is based mainly on tourism which has undoubtedly brought wellbeing and a certain wealth with it. There is a flip side to the coin, however. …
The snow during the War killed 10.000 soldiers This winter there is very little snow in the Dolomites, but it is not always so. Just a few years ago there was a Super Winter Season (65 feet of snow).Today everyone wants the snow, but during the Great War, the snow was a great and feared …
The Tofana di Rozes circuit is definitely one of my favourite outings because of its wonderful natural environment, interesting history in both war and peace and for the legendary Minighèl ladder and Tofana di Rozes itself which, for me, is the most beautiful mountain in the Dolomites.It is a beautiful outing, I believe, not too …