An easy day today in order to keep to our ‘climb high sleep low – and comfortable’ strategy. We departed 08:26 hrs (+ few secs.) in eager anticipation of our first sighting of the Marmolada, the largest massif in the Dolomites. Alas, our hopes were dashed as soon as we exited the Hotel into thick ‘Pea Soup’!!!
Unperturbed, we stepped forth towards the famous path known since time immemorial as the “Viel dal Pan”. This level stroll through alpine meadow, alive with butterflies and full of wild flowers, is simply delightful. We reached the halfway stage at Rifugio Viel dal Pan by 09:30 hrs, with the fog already beginning to lift its veil of vision. We (Q) thus decided to await its revelations over a Cappuccino before proceeding further. We were not disappointed as the entire northern face of the Marmolada unfolded before our (Q’s) very eyes. A more spectacular sight would be hard to come by, with glaciers draping its massive flanks.
Between photo shoots we continued on our way towards the southern shores of Lago di Fedaia. From there we found ourselves following a rather boring descent on the ski slopes to Malga Ciapela, our home for the night. We arrived not a moment too soon at 12:35 hrs, as Thor wielded his hammer mightily the rest of the afternoon, accompanied by rains of Biblical proportions
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