Campanile di Val Montanaia
Overview Start point: Rifugio Padova (1310 m), near Domegge di Cadore Highest point: Forcella Montanaia (2333 m) Duration: ~6 hours round trip Difficulty: Medium to hard (short climbing sections and steep scree descent) Highlights: Stunning views of jagged Dolomite peaks The iconic Campanile di Val Montanaia A fun scree descent (ghiaione) Rich variety of alpine landscapes Download GPS file This hike starts at Rifugio Padova (1310 m) , near Domegge di Cadore. Reaching the hut requires driving up a narrow mountain road that only allows uphill traffic in the morning and downhill in the afternoon—so be sure to check the schedule before heading up. The hut also features nice wooden sculptures. From the hut, you're immediately rewarded with a breathtaking view: a dramatic amphitheater of jagged Dolomite peaks. The goal of the hike is to reach the valley beyond those peaks, home to the striking Campanile di Val Montanaia , a needle-like rock tower sta...