Climb to Malga Sass in Valfloriana and to the wonderful Pradi da le fior, a flowery panoramic balcony
This itinerary takes us to Malga Sass, the highest mountain hut in our territory. Open from June to September with the possibility of eating and staying overnight, the hut is in a splendid position, surrounded by meadows, woods of Norway spruce, larch, and Swiss stone pine with high mountains behind it crowning the view.
The proposed itinerary starts from the locality Bait del Manz, which can be reached by car in a few minutes after passing the hamlet of Sicina, the highest hamlet of the Municipality of Valfloriana. After parking the car, follow for a stretch the paved road that goes up towards the hut. After a couple of km, take the dirt road on the left that leads to Malga Coston, a historic alpine pasture building dating back to the early 1800s and today renovated.
From here continue, always by dirt road and forest path until reaching Malga Sass.
After refreshing at Malga Sass, continue the itinerary towards the “Pradi da le Fior” following the flat road that starts near the hut. This alpine pasture offers an exceptional view over Val di Fiemme, from the villages of Le Ville (Carano, Daiano, Varena) to Corno Nero and Pala di Santa. Situated at 2000 meters, it is a true flowery balcony, rich in flowers and surrounded by rhododendrons, inviting a pause.
To return to our starting point, take the forest path on the left of Pradi da le Fior, descending again to Malga Coston. Then return, following the outward route first on forest road and then on paved road, to the starting point of our excursion.
Note that it is possible to reach Malga Sass also by car and only do the loop itinerary that connects the hut to Pradi da le fior.
Although the route does not present particular technical difficulties or dangerous sections, we always recommend respecting general safety rules for mountain excursions.
The information contained in this sheet is subject to unavoidable changes, so no indication has absolute value. It is impossible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors, considering the rapidity of environmental or weather changes that may occur. In this sense, we disclaim any responsibility for changes suffered by the user. It is advised, however, to check the state of the places and environmental or weather conditions before undertaking an excursion.
From Bait del Manz, follow the road going up towards Malga Sass for about 2 km. At a hairpin turn, take the forest road on the left that leads to Malga Coston. From Malga Coston, via forest road and path, reach Malga Sass.
Following the road starting from Malga Sass, reach Pradi da le fior. To return, take the path that goes into the forest to the left of Pradi da le Fior and descends to Malga Coston. To return to Bait del Manz, go back from Malga Coston on the paved road of Malga Sass and descend to the starting point.
Upon arriving in Valforiana, follow the signs for the Sicina hamlet, the highest hamlet of the Municipality of Valfloriana. To reach Bait del Manz, pass the hamlet and continue for a few minutes by car on the same road. It is possible to park the car at Bait del Manz.
Public parking near Bait del Manz
