Nestled among the most spectacular peaks of Ampezzo, the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park offers postcard-perfect scenery, alpine lakes, and high-altitude plateaus mirrored in the sky. A flexible and modular excursion, it is suitable both for those seeking a rejuvenating walk of a few hours and for hikers wishing to experience a full day at high altitude.
Duration: From 2 to 8 hours (modular itinerary)
Length: from 2 to 21 km
Difficulty: Moderate (with some steeper ascents)
Recommended equipment: Hiking shoes and poles.
The Starting Point: Malga Ra Stua (1,668 m)
The adventure begins at Malga Ra Stua. To reach it, you have two options:
By car or shuttle: Ra Stua can be reached by car during the months with lower visitor numbers. From early July to early September, the road is closed to traffic and a convenient continuous shuttle service is active (08:30 AM – 7:00 PM, no reservation required) departing from Loc. Fiames, at the Park information office. (Note: for up-to-date schedules, we recommend consulting the official Park website https://www.dolomitiparco.com/).
On foot: For the more active, you can start from the Sant’Uberto parking area by taking the CAI trail no. 6. A pleasant dirt road that runs alongside the stream, immersed in the scent of fir and larch trees.
The Itinerary: Through Pastures, Rifugi, and Breathtaking Views
From Malga Ra Stua, follow trail no. 6 towards Ciampo de Cróš. From this strategic crossroads, you can customize your path:
Towards Rifugio Fodara Vedla (1,980 m): Turn onto CAI trails no. 7 and 9. You will find yourself walking through lush green pastures and wide panoramic views of the Dolomites.
The Lake and Rifugio Sennes (2,126 m): Continuing from Fodara on trail 7, the landscape becomes even more open and spectacular, until you reach the evocative Lake Sennes. The fast alternative: If you wish to head directly to Rifugio Sennes from Malga Ra Stua, simply stay on trail no. 6 at Ciampo de Cróš without deviating.
The highest destination: Rifugio Biella (2,327 m): From Sennes, the CAI trail no. 6A will guide you through a fascinating karst plateau. After one last steeper ascent, you will be rewarded with an exceptional view at the foot of the majestic Croda del Becco.
The Return: Discovering the Fòses Lakes
To return to Malga Ra Stua, you can retrace your steps or choose an alternative loop: trail no. 26 Fòses. This route will cradle you among high-altitude meadows and small bodies of water before descending (with a steeper gradient, in about 1.5 to 2 hours) back towards the Ciampo de Cróš junction and, finally, to Ra Stua.
Ambra Cortina’s Advice
To best enjoy this experience in total safety and comfort, we remind you to equip yourself with the correct gear.
Thanks to our exclusive partnership with Snow Service, you can pre-book your trekking poles and boots directly on their summer booking site.
Use the dedicated discount code “ambra” at the time of booking.
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