Though this excursion is not particularly demanding, it takes place at high altitude; the hikers will walk at an elevation of 3’000 meters in a spectacular dolomitic environment that resembles a lunar landscape. This is a perfect hike for a first approach to the highest elevations of the Dolomites. The cable car will take the hikers to the Terrazza delle Dolomiti (Terrace of the Dolomites), starting point of the trekking excursion.
- Piz Boè, Sella Massif
- 4 hours
- Low difficulty
- Presence of nearby refreshment point
- Maximum number of participants
Suitable for families and children
Information about the trekking from Sass Pordoi to Rifugio Boè
From Passo Pordoi the hikers will reach the Terrazza delle Dolomiti (Terrace of the Dolomites, 2’950 meters) with the cable car.
From the Sass Pordoi they can enjoy an incredible 360° view on all the surrounding peaks. The path goes down a little bit to reach Col Forcella Pordoi (2’848 meters) where the hikers will find the namesake rifugio. Now on trail number 627 (part of the Alta Via delle Dolomiti n. 2) they will walk at altitude. The path keeps going under Mount Piz Boè until it reaches Rifugio Boè (2’873 meters), located at the entrance of valley Val Mesdì.
The return takes place through the climb route until the cable car station. The hikers will, then, take the cable car to go back down to Passo Pordoi.
Daily price for an hiking in Sass Pordoi
€ 330 - Price up to 3 persons
€ 360 - Price up to 4 persons
€ 400 - Price up to 5 persons
€ 440 - Price up to 6 persons
Where to meet your mountain guide for the trekking from Sass Pordoi to Rifugio Boè
- Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
Pordoi Pass
Start of the Sass Pordoi cable car
SS 48 – Strada del Pordoi
38032 Canazei, TN
- Meeting time 8.30 am
- Geographic coordinates 46°29'17.8"N 11°48'38.5"E
- Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.
What to bring
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Trekking boots
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Water bottle
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Snacks
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Technical apparel
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Change of clothing
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Backpack
What you need to know
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Participants
Anyone over the age of 14, with any level of training and fitness, can participate in this experience.
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Under 18
Minors under the age of 18, if unaccompanied, require a waiver of liability from the parent or guardian of the child, that must be given to the guide before the excursion begins.
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Equipment
Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
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Reservation
The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
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Excursion price
The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
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Safety
The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
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Moderate terms of cancellation
The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are moderate. Please view the terms.
How to reserve your mountain guide
To reserve a mountain guide for the trekking from Sass Pordoi to Rifugio Boè in the Sella Massif, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the excursion.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the activity.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide and all the contact information.