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Climbing the Gran Cir peak at sunrise

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on the August 04, 2022
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Via ferrata to the Gran Cir peak, north of Passo Gardena, with low exposure and reduced technical difficulties.
closed
moderate
Distance 1.4 km
2:05 h
524 m
60 m
2,586 m
2,118 m

The first moments of the morning at the top of a peak, when the shy rays of the sun illuminate the surrounding rocks, making them glow a warm orange-gold colour: breathtaking moments that will remain engraved in your heart forever.
Just outside Colfosco, on the bends of the Gardena pass, you can enjoy the inimitable spectacle of the Dolomite sunrise as you climb the peaks of the Cir group. Of all the possible climbs, that to the summit of the Gran Cir is the least difficult.

Difficulty
B moderate
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Highest point
2,586 m
Lowest point
2,118 m
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Coordinates:
DD
46.549786, 11.808522
DMS
46°32'59.2"N 11°48'30.7"E
UTM
32T 715302 5158967
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Turn-by-turn directions

Reach the Passo Gardena (2121 m), where you can also park, and head north on a dirt road that rises up to the mountain station of the Dantercepies cabin lift. Continue through the meadows until the gravel canal to the west of the Gran Cir. Here a well-marked path leads to the canal exit with safety ropes (about 30 min. of climb). Continue uphill zigzagging up to the base of the rock. A pleasant and not too demanding climb leads to the Cir summit (2592 m). Follow the same route to descend.
We recommend that you tackle the hike with appropriate via ferrata equipment.

 

 

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Public transport

Getting to the starting point of the tour or point of interest by public transport is easy and convenient.

Getting there

*By car

  • Coming from Innsbruck: take the A 13 and the A 22 toll motorway and exit at Bressanone/Brixen, following the signs to Brunico/Bruneck along the Val Pusteria/Pustertal road as far as San Lorenzo/St.Lorenzen. Follow the signs to Val Badia/Gadertal 
  • Coming from Verona-Bolzano: take the A 22, exit at Bressanone/Brixen and continue as above

*By train

The nearest train stations are:

  • Brunico - 37 Km
  • Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) - 72 Km (via Brunico) – 100 Km
  • Connection train station – Alta Badia by the local bus SAD: www.sad.it

*By air

  • Innsbruck - 130 km
  • Munich – 330 km
  • Venice Treviso / Venice Marco Polo – 180 / 200 km
  • Verona – 213 km
  • Milan Bergamo / Milan Malpensa - 310 /400 km
  • Information airport transfer: www.suedtirolbus.it - www.cortinaexpress.it

Coordinates

DD
46.549786, 11.808522
DMS
46°32'59.2"N 11°48'30.7"E
UTM
32T 715302 5158967
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Status
closed
Difficulty
B moderate
Distance
1.4 km
Duration
2:05 h
Ascent
524 m
Descent
60 m
Highest point
2,586 m
Lowest point
2,118 m

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