Park2Trek Dolomites: two natural parks, two mountain groups, two regions, a unique trekking

Published by Mountainblog on 08/19/2021.

If you are an expert hiker and you want to live an extraordinary experience in a wild landscape, sleeping in mountain huts and enjoying part of the Alta Via Nr.2, you shouldn’t miss the Park2Trek Dolomites. The trekking takes you from Feltre to the Valles Pass through the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park and the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park, from the Vette Feltrine to the Palagroup.

During the trekking, you will enjoy magical landscape and uncontaminated nature, exploring two Natural Parks, which are well known for their flora, geology and forests. You will hike in the wild Vette Feltrine and the Palagroup, which is the widest group of the Dolomites with an area of more than 200 km2 and you will share with other hikers the experience of sleeping in a mountain hut, listening to stories of mountaineering and climbing.

To discover more about the route, the mountain huts of the Park2Trek Dolomites and other trekking ideas, like the Dolomiti Palaronda Trek and the Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata, visit sanmartino.com

Photo credits: De Pellegrin.

INFO: Park2Trek Dolomites
Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park

Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata. The tour of the via ferratas
of the Palagroup now with the alpine guide

Published by Mountainblog on 07/08/2021.

Have you ever tried the exciting experience of a trekking from hut to hut in the Dolomites? The Dolomiti Palaronda gives you the chance to discover the Pala-Plateau, 50 km2 of bare rock at 2600m that inspired mountaineers and writers, and its mountain huts. You can choose between the Dolomiti Palaronda Trek (trekking without via ferratas) and the Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata (tour of the via ferratas of the Palagroup).

With Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata (from 2 to 7 nights) you will discover the via ferratas of the Palagroup, like the famous Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala, spending the night in the mountain huts of the Palagroup (UNESCO – World Heritage Site). Starting from the summer 2021 you can book the Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata with the alpine guides Aquile di San Martino e Primiero and live the experience accompanied by an expert guide, who will take you to the ferratas under safe condition, telling you stories about mountaineering in the Palagroup and giving you interesting information about the Pala-Plateau in the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino and the area of San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero and Vanoi.

You can find the four different Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata options and choose the one you prefer visiting www.sanmatino.com

Photo Contest: Anton Brey.

INFO: San Martino di Castrozza

Primiero Dolomiti Marathon. Running in the Dolomites

Published by Mountainblog on 06/29/2021.

The Primiero Dolomiti Marathon is back in the Palagroup (Dolomites – UNESCO World Heritage Site) on 3th July 2021.

The Marathon, with its two routes (42 or 26 Km) goes through some of the most beautiful places of the area of San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero and Vanoi and allows to enjoy amazing panoramas while running. The event attracts every year both athletes and mountain lovers, both expert runners and newcomers, who have the chance to run in the beautiful Val Canali, “home” of the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino, in San Martino di Castrozza and its meadows just under the Palagroup, to pass by the Calaita Lake and to enjoy the last part of the marathon in Fiera di Primiero.

The Area of San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero and Vanoi is a real Eldorado for sport and outdoor lovers. Runners can find lots of trails, mountain paths and forest roads of different level of difficulty and surrounded by different types of natural environment: From majestic Dolomites’ peaks, to green meadows, from alpine lakes to pastures and beautiful mountain villages.

In San Martino di Castrozza you can also find the Ces Trail, the first running park of the Dolomites with 16 trails dedicated to running but also trekking, in an amazing natural landscape.

A reminder for trail runners: don’t forget to get registered for the Rosetta Verticale Trail Run (19.th September), with start in San Martino di Castrozza (1450m) and the finish line on the Pala Plateau (2700m), on the Rosetta Peak.

Photo Credits: www.newspower.it

For more information: www.sanmartino.com

Mythos Primiero Dolomiti: a great bike event
at the foot of the Palagroup

Published by Mountainblog on 01/28/2021.

2021 is the year of Mythos Primiero Dolomiti, a new bike marathon in the wonderful landscape of the Pale di San Martino, which can be considered among the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world.

The Pale di San Martino, one of the most iconic skylines of the Dolomites, have always been the perfect arena for outdoor and sport activities. It is not difficult to understand why Pedali di Marca association, which organized the Italian Championship 5 times, the European Championship in 2010 and the World Championship in 2011 and 2018 accepted the challenge to organize Mythos Primiero Dolomiti with Massimo Debertolis, world champion of the marathon in 2004 who lives in Primiero Valley.

Mythos Primiero Dolomiti will take place on Saturday, September 11 in some of the most beautiful areas of Primiero and Vanoi Valley. Participants will have the opportunity to choose between two races: a 86 km marathon (3200m difference in altitude) with start in San Martino di Castrozza and finish in Fiera di Primiero and a granfondo classic of 57 km (1700m difference in altitude) with start and finish in Fiera di Primiero.

Before the great marathon of September 11, some other events connected to the bike world will take place in the territory of San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero and Vanoi: the Adventure Gravel will take place in June between San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero Villages. Then in July there willl be the E-bike Explore Ghost Bike with participants riding an e-bike in the moonlight.

Last but not least, young riders will have a chance to perform too: Kids Bike Contest and Primiero Family Gourmet will take place during the Mythos Primiero Dolomiti weekend (10-12 September 2021).

For further information: www.sanmartino.com

Merry Christmas from San Martino di Castrozza

Published by Mountainblog on 12/24/2020.

San Martino di Castrozza is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Alps, a piece of jewellery set at the foot of the Palagroup. There, the mountain has character, style and elegance and the beauty of the Dolomites is so strong, that you feel like you can touch it. Like high fashion clothes or precious jewellery, San Martino di Castrozza is the result of the careful work made by a skillful artisan, the nature, which silently worked to create unique panoramas kept by crystal peaks. “Are they stones or clouds? Are they real or is it a dream?” these are the words Dino Buzzati pronounced in front of the majestic beauty of these timeless peaks.

Here you are a special message by San Martino di Castrozza. We can be close to each other, always.

Merry Christmas!

Rosetta Verticale Trail run is back in the heart
of the Dolomites

Published by Mountainblog on 09/14/2020.

On the 19^th September, runners will perform in one of the most beautiful and thrilling vertical run taking place in the Dolomites: The Rosetta Verticale Trail Run.

The run starts from the center of San Martino di Castrozza, at the foot of the stunning Palagroup, part of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Runners will then take the path N°701 to Colverde Hut and then they will reach the Pala Plateau through a stunning path in the wood, in the first part, and on the rocks, in the second one. Once on the Pala Plateau, they will reach the Rosetta Peak enjoying the breath-taking view on the surroundings and the Plateau itself. The difference in altitude to complete the run is 1279m, but it is definitely worth it! The Pala Plateau, in the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino, is one of the most beautiful and particular part of the area of San Martino di Castrozza. A 50 km² Plateau of naked rock at an altitude of 2600m that inspired mountaineers and writers with its unique, fascinating and mysterious landscape.

Special guest: the Swiss National Ski Mountaineering Team, that chose Primiero – San Martino di Castrozza for their physical training and the Rosetta Verticale Trail Run as a test to prove the physical condition.

INFO: San Martino di Castrozza

Rosetta Verticale Trail Run

Follow the route of the Alta Via 2 with Park2Trek Dolomites

Published by Mountainblog on 07/23/2020.

Live an unforgettable experience immersed in uncontaminated nature, walk through two Natural Parks and discover two mountain groups enjoying beautiful landscapes, amazing sunsets and breath-taking dawns from the mountain huts where you will sleep during the trekking.

Park2Trek Dolomites is a trekking from hut to hut, that allows you to discover the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park and the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park.

Every day, you will walk from a hut to the other enjoying a different mountain landscape and living a new adventure. The trekking is suitable for expert hikers and it allows you to go along part of the Alta Via Nr.2 delle Dolomiti in opposite direction: you will start your trekking from Feltre and your destination will be the Passo Valles going through the amazing Pale di San Martino group.

The holiday offer is valid for the whole summer, until the 27th September and it can be booked by San Martino di Castrozza Tourist Board: booking@sanmartino.com / 0039 0439 767010

(7 nights, overnight stay in mountain huts)

Photo credits: Simone Simoni

INFO: San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi

After the storm, the sun will shine again
San Martino di Castrozza

Published by Mountainblog on 05/12/2020.

The pandemic asked us to be responsible towards the others and ourselves. We wisely waited for better days, for the possibility to breath pure, fresh air, to look at magic sunsets and at our amazing Pale di San Martino again.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Meantime, we just would like to share with you these images showing nature and inspiring tranquillity and serenity, that always distinguished San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi

INFO: San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi

San Martino Telemark Event

Published by Mountainblog on 01/10/2020.

If you want to experience the most elegant discipline of the winter, don’t forget to be in San Martino di Castrozza in the weekend of the 18^th and 19^th January! These two days are completely dedicated to Telemark skiing, an ancient way of skiing still used and appreciated nowadays that is well known for its “free hill” technique.

During the weekend of the 18^th and 19^th January you will have the opportunity to try telemark skiing with telemark instructors who are ready to teach you the discipline and to ski with you down the slopes of the Ski Area San Martino di Castrozza – Passo Rolle, immersed in the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino and surrounded by majestic peaks, as the Pale di San Martino, the widest group of the Dolomites – Unesco World Heritage Site.

San Martino Telemark Event allows you to take part in Alpenstock Clinic and in Telemark lessons, in the Zumtelemba, in the fun Pin Race and to try Freeride Telemark skiing in fresh snow!

Don’t miss the chance to experience Telemark Skiing in one of the most beautiful scenery of the Alps.

For further information and for reservations: Nuova Scuola Italiana Sci San Martino di Castrozza; 0039 0439 68182; info@scuolascisanmartino.it

Credits: Enrica Pallaver Photography

Find out more here: www.sanmartino.com

Aquile Winter Camp 2020: the best outdoor activities with the Aquile of San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero

Published by Mountainblog on 01/07/2020.

Experience the best outdoor activities with the Aquile of San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero.

If you want to try a new outdoor activity or to improve your skills in ski mountaineering, freeride, snowshoeing or to see how to behave in case of avalanche with a safety camp simulation, hurry up and get registered for the Aquile Winter Camp 2020! The event takes place on the 11^th January at the Rolle Pass in Trentino, and it is the perfect chance to experience a new activity with the Alpine Guides of San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero in the unique landscape of the Pale di San Martino – Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The outdoor activities will be organized in groups according to the different levels and all activities will be done in safe conditions thanks to the Alpine Guides Aquile di San Martino and Primiero.

Don’t miss the chance to try the activity you always wanted to experience, surrounded by one of the most beautiful scenery of the Alps.

Contacts to get registered: info@sanmartino.com / 0039 0439 768867.

Pic Credits: Salewa Get Vertical – Anton Brey.

Discover more here: www.sanmartino.com

Experience the best outdoor activities with the Aquile of San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero.

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