Directions
Once you arrive at the Pampeago ski lift parking lot, take the elevator to access the gondola. The lift operators will stop the gondolas to ensure safe boarding. Once you reach the top and exit the gondola, to reach the flat paved road, you’ll need to descend a vehicle ramp—used by lift operators’ vehicles—which features a non-slip concrete surface for the wheels. We recommend placing the front wheels on the concrete grooves if you have a standard electric wheelchair; with a 4x4 electric wheelchair, you can navigate as you see fit. At the end of the ramp, you’ll find a short stretch of dirt road with some small to medium-sized rocks where you’ll need to be a bit more careful; we recommend approaching the paved road slowly to avoid jolts, then turning right and merging onto the paved road.
This first flat stretch allows you to admire the mountains and the scenery around you, but be sure to watch out for any approaching vehicles or bicycles.
We recommend stopping to look at the famous wooden eye, called “Eye to the Dolomites,” after which the downhill section begins.
After 300 meters, you’ll come to a fork in the road: if you’re in a 4x4 wheelchair, you can take the dirt road to the right to reach Malga Mayrl; if you’re in a standard wheelchair, we recommend continuing on the paved road until you reach Malga Epircher Laner. Along this stretch of the route, on the left, you’ll find a beautiful wooden horse pulling a sled loaded with logs—an old-fashioned way of transporting wood down to the valley.
The final stretch of the road climbs slightly before finally reaching Malga Epircher Laner. After a refreshing break to enjoy traditional local dishes, return to the cable car via the same route you took on the way there
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A tip: be sure to keep the cable car’s closing times in mind.
