"Sass de Stria" mountain

The hiker's kit:

waterproof backpack or backpack with waterproof cover (not too big if the hike is short) topographic map (or a local map with recommended paths) compass and altimeter (or a sports watch) binoculars water bottles energy bars or snacks chocolate sandwiches (or lunch in a mountain hut) breathable t-shirt substitute T-shirt (preferably breathable) sweatshirt or pile windproof and waterproof jacket shorts long trousers long socks (long or mid-calf) multi - sport boots soft and snug on the ankle light hat/headband anti-glare sunglasses sun cream telescopic poles first aid kit (plasters, disinfectant, gauzes, etc.)

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

The telephone number in case of emergency is 112 or 118 (ambulance).

By car From Innsbruck A22 Brennero highway to the Bressanone tool booth, continue through the Pusteria valley, Badia valley and the Campolongo Pass From Verona/Milan A22 Brennero highway up to Egna Ora tool booth, continue for Fiemme valley, Fassa valley, Pordoi Pass, Arabba From Venice A27 highwayway tool booth Belluno follow the Agordina 203 to Agordo, Caprile, Arabba

By train

Nearest railway stations

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

By bus

Brunico - 47 Km connection by SAD line www.sad.it Belluno - 70 km - connected by the Dolomitibus 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

"Valparola" Pass, the starting and arrival point of the excursion, relates to the other tourist centers of the Province of Belluno and Trentino - Alto Adige through SAD extra-urban lines.

Before leaving, we advise you to inquire about the weather, which changes suddenly in the mountains, and the conditions of the route.

It is reccomended he use of a headlamp in tunnels.

"The vademecum of the sustainable hiker":

choose the route according to your physical and technical abilities before the start, read up on the route you intend to take (distances, height difference, hours spent, springs, fountains, refuges, lifts, bivouacs, etc.). check the condition of the chosen path never undertake a hike alone always take the rubbish back to the village please stay on the marked trails please be quiet do not pick up stones or minerals do not feed animals do not light fires do not pick up flowers or plants