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Val Padeon Loop: A Wild Trek Around the Pomagagnon

Cortina d'Ampezzo Rifugio Ospitale, Belluno · Veneto•1 day•Hiking · 2,072 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Belluno, Veneto
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
Val Padeon Loop: A Wild Trek Around the Pomagagnon
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Val Padeon loop around the Pomagagnon

A loop trek in Val Padeon, circling the Pomagagnon group, is one of those experiences that the Guidders choose when they want to completely escape the more crowded areas of Cortina.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We are in the Ampezzo Dolomites, but in a wilder and quieter version: here the landscape changes pace, the trails empty, and the mountain becomes the protagonist again. It starts from the Ospitale Refuge and immediately enters an authentic environment, going up towards the Forcella Zumeles and then traversing under the walls of the Pomagagnon to close a spectacular loop.

It is an excursion for those who already have a minimum of experience and are looking for something more: less touristy, more authentic.

Here you will not find crowded refuges or queues on the trails: you will find silence, space, and that feeling that the Guidders know well... that of truly being in the mountains.

If you are looking for a trek that is different from the usual, this is the right one. Join the Guidders and discover the Val Padeon in an experience that tastes of freedom

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
950 m D+ · 17 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 950 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
✕Meals
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
950 m
Max altitude
2,072 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
6 h
Day
17 km · D+ 950 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 17 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
"Starting from Ospitale mountain hut"
Starting from Rifugio Ospitale
11:00PASS
Zumeles Pass
"We'll traverse the Zumeles mountain pass, which will take us to the other side of the Pomagagnon range."
12:30SUMMIT
Under the Shadow of Pomagagnon Peak
"Changing to the other side of the mountain range, we'll hike beneath the impressive Pomagagnon."
15:00PARKING
Back to the trailhead.
"We'll complete the loop, returning to our starting point."

How do you get to Cortina d'Ampezzo Rifugio Ospitale? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Alessandro B.
Alessandro B.
· 15 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, I'm 35 and I live in the heart of the Dolomites, in Cadore. I'm a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine del Veneto and a UIMLA member, with a degree in Sport Science, an MTB guide and — yes — a sommelier too: after a hike, a good glass is never out of place. 🍷 I live the mountains in every form they come in: trekking, trail running, mountain bike adventures. Moving in nature is pure energy for me, discovery, feeling, and sharing it is the part of the job I never tire of. Panoramic ridge or woodland singletrack, the goal is the same: a real, active day that puts you back together. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida di Media Montagna

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 950 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Val Padeon Loop: A Wild Trek Around the Pomagagnon

Val Padeon Loop: A Wild Trek Around the Pomagagnon

Cortina d'Ampezzo Rifugio Ospitale, Cortina d'Ampezzo (BL) · Veneto
1 day · Hiking · 2,072 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
950 m
Max altitude
2,072 m
Distance
17 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Val Padeon loop around the Pomagagnon

A loop trek in Val Padeon, circling the Pomagagnon group, is one of those experiences that the Guidders choose when they want to completely escape the more crowded areas of Cortina.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We are in the Ampezzo Dolomites, but in a wilder and quieter version: here the landscape changes pace, the trails empty, and the mountain becomes the protagonist again. It starts from the Ospitale Refuge and immediately enters an authentic environment, going up towards the Forcella Zumeles and then traversing under the walls of the Pomagagnon to close a spectacular loop.

It is an excursion for those who already have a minimum of experience and are looking for something more: less touristy, more authentic.

Here you will not find crowded refuges or queues on the trails: you will find silence, space, and that feeling that the Guidders know well... that of truly being in the mountains.

If you are looking for a trek that is different from the usual, this is the right one. Join the Guidders and discover the Val Padeon in an experience that tastes of freedom

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
950 m D+ · 17 km · 6 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 950 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
✕Meals

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 17 km
Meeting point 8:30Cortina d'Ampezzo Rifugio Ospitale
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
"Starting from Ospitale mountain hut"
Starting from Rifugio Ospitale
11:00PASS
Zumeles Pass
"We'll traverse the Zumeles mountain pass, which will take us to the other side of the Pomagagnon range."
12:30SUMMIT
Under the Shadow of Pomagagnon Peak
"Changing to the other side of the mountain range, we'll hike beneath the impressive Pomagagnon."
15:00PARKING
Back to the trailhead.
"We'll complete the loop, returning to our starting point."

How do you get to Cortina d'Ampezzo Rifugio Ospitale? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Alessandro B.
Alessandro B.
15 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, I'm 35 and I live in the heart of the Dolomites, in Cadore. I'm a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine del Veneto and a UIMLA member, with a degree in Sport Science, an MTB guide and — yes — a sommelier too: after a hike, a good glass is never out of place. 🍷 I live the mountains in every form they come in: trekking, trail running, mountain bike adventures. Moving in nature is pure energy for me, discovery, feeling, and sharing it is the part of the job I never tire of. Panoramic ridge or woodland singletrack, the goal is the same: a real, active day that puts you back together. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 950 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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