Arabba - "Plan Boè" - "Bec de Roces" - Arabba

From the center of the village of Arabba, take trail no. 637 toward the Plan Boé Refuge which faces the Sella Massif, and continue across alpine meadows to the "Blue" pond, then climb up to the "Bec de Roces" Refuge.

From here, it is possible to continue on trail markers 636 and 638 that return to Arabba, or for those less trained, you can take the Campolongo Chairlift that takes you to the Pass, then continue on trail 638 to return to Arabba or by bus service.

The hiker's kit:

waterproof backpack or with waterproof cover (not too large if the hike is short) topographic map (alternatively, local map with recommended trails) compass and altimeter (alternatively a sports watch) binoculars water bottles energy bars or snacks chocolate stuffed sandwiches (alternatively lunch in a high-altitude refuge) breathable t-shirt spare t-shirt (preferably breathable) sweatshirt or fleece windproof and waterproof jacket shorts long pants long or mid-calf socks soft, multi-sport hiking boots that wrap around the ankle light cap/headband anti-reflective sunglasses sunscreen trekking poles first aid kit (bandages, disinfectant, gauze, etc.)

Always let someone know where you are going and the approximate duration of the hike, and avoid going alone.

The emergency phone numbers are 112 or 118 (ambulance).

By car

From Innsbruck: Brenner Highway A22 to the Bressanone exit, continue through Val Pusteria, Val Badia, and Passo Campolongo. From Verona/Milan: Brenner Highway A22 to the Egna Ora castle, continue through Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, Passo Pordoi, Arabba. From Venice: Highway A27 exit Belluno, follow the Agordina 203 to Agordo, Caprile, Arabba.

By train

Nearest train stations:

Belluno - 70 km Brunico - 48 km Ponte Gardena - 51 km

By bus

Brunico - 47 km connection through SAD line www.sad.it Belluno – 70 km connection through Dolomitibus line www.dolomitibus.it

By plane

Venice Treviso/Venice Marco Polo – 160/170 km Innsbruck - 140 km Verona – 270 km Milan Bergamo/Milan Malpensa - 310/400 km

For the return, it is possible to use the bus service offered by Sad.

Before leaving, we recommend checking the weather forecast, which in the mountains changes rapidly, and the trail conditions.

"The sustainable hiker's guide":

choose the route based on your physical and technical abilities gather information before departure about the route you intend to undertake (distances, elevation gain, time required, springs, fountains, refuges, lifts, bivouacs, etc.) check the condition of the chosen trail never start a hike alone always carry out all waste please stay on marked trails please keep quiet do not collect stones or minerals do not feed the animals no fires allowed do not pick flowers or plants