Forcella Zuméles

Forcella Zuméles (Cortina)

The Forcella Zuméles crossing connects the Val Padeon with Cortina d'Ampezzo and offers an interesting trail mix of historic paths and very technical sections.

Description

The starting point of this very impressive tour is the railroad line just above Cortina d'Ampezzo below the Ospedale Codivilla-Putti. From here, the route climbs steadily uphill through the forest along a forest path and partly along a former military road. Passing the Rifugio Agriturismo El Brite De Larieto, the route climbs parallel to the pass road to Passo Tre Croci on gravel. At Passo Tre Croci, you then take the forest path and partly the ski slope and wind your way up to the pass crossing in the direction of San Forca. The panorama at the top is worth mentioning, as is the first downhill section. The route follows a military path from the First World War to the galleries, the&nbsppositions of the Forcella Zuméles and the crossing and cutting point of the tour. Once there, you can admire, view and photograph the Dolomites and the Cristallo massif in wonderful peace and quiet.

Afterwards, you should also focus well. From the Forcella Zuméles, a very selective path falls in front of you. Initially only rideable for absolute pros, it becomes increasingly flowing and changes from difficulty S4 and S5 to S3. It's really no great shame to push your bike along in the upper section. You then return to the forest road from the ascent, cross it in a northerly direction and then take the trail cut-offs at difficulty levels S2 to S3 to the former railroad line, which is now a cycle path. This is then comfortably rolled out before returning to the starting point under the Ospedale Codivilla-Putti.

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