The Bindelweg Path is the classic hiking-path in Fassa Valley. The trail is considered to be one of the most beautiful ones in the Dolomites and runs on panoramic hillsides between Mount Marmolada and Sella.
In former times this was the only trading-trail between Fassa Valley and Cordevole Valley. The trail is today the same as hundred years ago, it is easy to hike and an absolutely must for nature lovers!
Marmolada in summer - Archives Veneto Region - PromotionDescription Bindelweg Path (Viel del Plan in Italian)
Starting point is the summit station "Belvedere" on Mount Col de Ross, reachable via cable car from Canazei in Fassa Valley. Following the country lane you get to the Belvedere Refuge and then to the Sasso Bece Refuge and Fredarola, where the Bindelweg Path begins with the number 601. The path leads you to the Padon-crest and to Mount Col de Cuc and the Viel del Plan Refuge.
Go on on and enjoy the breathtaking view to Mount Sella and arrived at a road junction choose the path down to Passo Fedaia Pass, lying on the food of the glacier Marmolada. To come back to your starting point you have to take the Dolomiti Bus.
For the easy hike you need about 3 hours.
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The locals call the Marmolada "queen of the Dolomites", because the mountain is one of the highest peaks of the Dolomites and the only one with a glacier on the Northern side.