Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Passo Rolle, Pale di San Martino
Trentino-Alto Adige
Passo Rolle (1,989 m) is the approach to the Pale di San Martino — the wildest and highest plateau in the Dolomites. The Pale plateau (2,400–2,600 m) is a flat limestone moonscape above the tree line. The pass itself has extraordinary views of the Cimon della Pala (3,186 m) and the surrounding towers. Chamois and ibex resident. The golden hour light on the Pale is extraordinary.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
June – September
Highlights
- Gateway to the wildest Dolomite plateau — Pale di San Martino
- Cimon della Pala (3,186 m) — the 'Matterhorn of the Dolomites'
- Flat limestone moonscape plateau at 2,400–2,600 m
With your dog
Dolomite high trail; dogs off-leash.
