Fancy an apartment in Cortina? I wonder what this now looks like?
Tuesday 16 August - A Sorapiss Circuit (by Sue)
A cool morning and a high cloud covering, but the Co-op forecast was for a dry day. The Co-op provided sustenance, then Sue and I drove to Passo Tre Croci for a walking circuit in the Sorapiss group.
We set off at 10:40, along path 215, a lovely contouring path, with long views down the valley to the east.The damp ground between the pines required caution due to the numerous tree roots. It was busy, so some overtaking had to be employed. Interest was created by a few wired rocky sections, and some ascent towards the refuge up metal staircases. Too much for some tourists who were resting by the path.
Rifugio Vandelli
enjoyed a good view, and we were warmed by hot chocolates that had the
consistency of mousse and needed a spoon to eat them! (12:00 to 12:25.)
We didn't linger, as our onward route might take some time. A little further on a small lake, Lago di Sorapiss, enticed a lot of people onto its shores. It was an ice blue colour.
Once past here we
lost the crowds, except for two East Germans descending the scree that we were
climbing.
At the top of
the scree, a small patch of grass enclosed by rocks made a fine picnic spot
(1:25 to 2:00) but it was cold enough (10°C) to wear a pertex and gloves.
Path 215
contoured, descending slowly through a huge scree field, with several rock bands
where hands were needed, bringing us out at Forcella Faloria at 2309 metres (4:50)
with wooded prospects below. Here we saw about ten chamois far below us.
The jeep track
turned out to be a pleasant green one, and we strolled back to the car for 6:20.
This had been a spectacular walk, for its varied scenery, stunning views, hot
chocolates, and strenuous nature!
Back at Camping Dolomiti
the others had only returned 15 minutes earlier. We brewed, made dinner and
showered afterwards. Our trial of spinach gnochetti was fairly successful despite
Martin's description - 'otter's poo'.
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