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Alta Via di Merano Casera di Fuori - Passo Gelato

This impressive stage of the northern Alta Via di Merano leads across the 2,879 m high Passo Gelato.

We start our tour at Casera di Fuori, an idyllic alpine pasture at 1,700 m asl and follow trail no. 24 (and A8) towards the upper Val di Fosse. Having passed the Rableid Alm mountain hut (2,004 m asl) we follow a broad hiking trail to the Eishof farm (2,081 m asl), which lies about 2 km away. On our left we enjoy the beautiful panorama of the mountains Rote Spitze (3,393 m asl), Fanatspitze (3,358 m asl), Karlesspitze (3,462 m asl), Falschungspitze (2,981 m asl) and Bankkogel (3,311 m asl), whereas on our right there are the high peaks of the Tessa mountain group and behind us the famous Mount Similaun (3,599 m asl).

Having passed the Eishof farm we continue our tour towards the upper Val di Fosse and enjoy the impressive view of Mount Altissima (3,482 m asl) at the end of it. The broad hiking path leads us through a small larch forest before it transforms itself into a narrower and steeper trail. We cross the small Val di Fosse stream several times and pass some small waterfalls, enjoying the warming sun and the silent and idyllic nature around us.

Soon we reach a signpost, which leads us up on a stony trail to Passo Gelato at 2,879 m asl, while we enjoy the view of the mountains Cima Bianca Grande and Cima Bianca Piccola on our right. The last section is rather steep and difficult. However, arrived at the highest point, we enjoy a beautiful view towards north-east. Right in front of us we see Rifugio Petrarca and its beautiful emerald green mountain lake, on our left Mount Altissima (3,481 m asl) and behind us the beautiful Val di Fosse. We walk down to the Rifugio Petrarca at 2,875 m asl, where we enjoy a tasty lunch.

Please note: the asphalted road leads until Casera di Fuori (parking space subject to a charge of approx. 3 Euros).

Rifugio Petrarca offers overnight accomodation. When you plan to do this stage of the Alta Via di Merano, please inform yourselves on the conditions of the trails at Rifugio Petrarca!

Starting point: Casera di Fuori (1,975 m asl)

Trail route: Casera di Fuori - Rableid Alm - Eishof farm - Passo Gelato - Rifugio Petrarca, trail no. 24 (Alta Via di Merano)

Walking time: approx. 4.5 h
Length: 12 km

Altitude difference (ascent)
: 1,220 metres
Experienced in: September 2010
Recommended season: from early summer until autumn (when the golden larch forests and snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains make this tour particularly fascinating, provided that the trails are empty of snow)

More information: Rifugio Petrarca, phone +39 0473 646789

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