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Piz Boe

branči19. 06. 2010 16:29:33

At the beginning of July I would go to Piz Boe with friends. Most likely we'll choose the easier route (no via ferratas). I'm wondering if anyone knows the conditions on this path (snow, any other peculiarities, ...) Thanks in advance for the reply velik nasmeh

VanSims19. 06. 2010 18:22:28

This interests me too. I'm planning Piz Boe, Tre Dita and some other Dolomite tour for the upcoming long weekend. I'd also be grateful for any information. I'd also go by the normal (partly difficult) routes described on this portal in both cases.

Jure S19. 06. 2010 20:41:57

At this time there might still be a lot of snow or larger snowfields on this route. I'm also planning this partly difficult route, but in August, when there probably won't be snow on the path anymore.
Then in the same month I plan the route to Punta Penio (3343 m) nasmeh

I hope for the best possible weather nasmeh

sabina.719. 06. 2010 21:23:05

Hello, we are usually around those parts around July 20th and there's almost no snow on Piz Boe in that period. Only if you go to Marmolada, you need full winter gear......otherwise you usually encounter only some individual snowfield. Of course at the beginning of the month conditions will be different. From where do you plan to go up? We went to Passo Pordoi and then hiked up, first on slightly steeper scree, then no major difficulties. The via ferrata always from the same starting point is demanding at the beginning and requires some physical strength in arms, and one little bridge is a bit more adrenaline (but not too much), no other difficulties.

VanSims19. 06. 2010 23:27:47

I also plan from Passo Pordoi. Now, if there are still snowfields on Piz Boe then probably nothing doing. Maybe Tre Dita is already reasonably snow-free since it's lower.

Tadej20. 06. 2010 08:36:44

http://www.hribi.net/spletna_kamera/sass_de_pordoi/502
Currently it's foggy and snowing, so nothing is visible on the camera, otherwise the lower part of the path leading to the Rifugio Forcella Pordoi hut is nicely visible. Snow usually starts from the mentioned hut onwards and in early July there might still be some snow there.

VanSims24. 06. 2010 22:33:45

I see that the snow is disappearing quickly, but there's still some up there. That right highest peak seems to be Piz Boe to me. There's quite a bit there.

I'll postpone to August too, although there might be quite a Ferragosto crowd up there nasmeh

, so maybe best end of August or beginning of September.

sabina.725. 06. 2010 14:24:51

Yes, on the top it looks like there's still some, but know that it's not a very difficult route to the summit and not exposed either. Already end of July there are quite a few people on this mountain, because most take the cable car to Sass Pordoi and then hike to the top. Anyway, the decision is yours.

mirank11. 07. 2010 21:40:28

Crowd of people at Forcella Boe saddle mostly tourists who arrive there by cable car. On the summit there were a bit fewer of us, as all that crowd disperses along the path and on the extensive plateaus. Snow just enough to refresh a bit, and only that on the flat between 2800 and 2900m.

VanSims20. 07. 2010 20:33:22

I did the tour to Piz Boe last week!

Yeah really, at the saddle and around tons of people, but on Piz Boe I was alone, then one more came behind me, and I met a couple on the way.

On the path from Forcella to Piz Boe there are about 3 snowfields but passable without issues!

To all who helped me here, some pics from the Dolomites!

From an almost night hike to Škofova vrata (Porta Vescovo)

Lago Fedaia from the path to the hut under Marmolada - Behind Škofova vrata!

May lovers of our mountains forgive me, but the Dolomites are even more beautiful!

View into the valley on the return from Tre Dita

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pohodni8. 08. 2010 09:27:24

On Saturday early morning we drove by car towards Italian Dolomites to Passo Pordoi pass. Since it was quite a drive there we decided to take the cable car up to Sass de Pordoi (return ticket for adult 14 euros). Continued on foot to Rifugio Forcella Pordoi hut and onwards to the summit. Although the path is well trodden, many "tourists" had quite some trouble climbing on the fixed cables (many turned back) as the ground was snowy, wet and slippery. Weather held up ok, so the trip was very nice, although we did it a bit more touristy too.
Best regards. mežikanje

already on the drive to the starting point very nice views

we admired the beautiful style of construction

view from the upper station of the cableway

view of the snow-covered summit Piz Boa, which occasionally hid in the fog

proplayer11129. 07. 2011 16:00:44

Has anyone been there recently? Interested in the snow conditions there? I know usually not much snow but still, any bigger snowfields?

natasa si29. 07. 2011 20:21:21

Oh, we were there. Early in the month, did two great tours: to Civetta, had ice axe there which we didn't need, some snowfields but path is routed so no panic, bit harder orientation when on the other side of snowfield looking for poorly marked path but doable slowly. Went up Coldai and down via normale... Piz Boe is fully passable, especially via ferrata... Nice! Just go, good luck!

voluhar24. 07. 2012 07:23:50

http://tomazsarc.blogspot.com/2012/07/piz-boe-1772012.html

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sabina.720. 08. 2012 12:34:57

Since we were around here we climbed Piz Boe again, this time normal route. Started from Passo Pordoi pass and joined all the pilgrims who massively use the cable car. No obstacles on the way, special landscape. Nicer ascent via ferrata but this time no time nor proper weather.

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enigma10. 09. 2012 14:24:59

Yesterday's pics from Piz Boe

Punta Penia and to the right Gran Vernel

Monte Pelmo (left) and Monte Civetta (right)

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jprim13. 09. 2012 20:22:56

Yeah, once you dive into the Dolomites, they conquer your heart and soul. On 8.9. we finally fulfilled our wish.
After a 6-hour drive we arrived at Passo Pordoi and of course without gondola continued to the summit.
Next day more wandering above Lienz in Austria, precisely ski resort Zettersfeld.
Safe steps.

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JORDAN7. 07. 2013 09:14:53

Yesterday a group of 25 hikers conquered PIZ BOE. Youth on foot from Pordoi pass, others from Sassa Pordoi. On Sella plateau still lots of compacted snow. Ascent to summit is snowy except on rocky ridge, and even there snow and ice in places. Even for ascent to PIZ BOE in such conditions caution and focus are needed. This winter and lots of snow will prevent many planned ascents in Dolomites because snow still plenty everywhere, especially on northern slopes.

view from the top on snow-covered Marmolada

descent from the notch is steep, in snow demanding

part of the group on Sass Pordoi, right Sassolungo

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mukica19. 08. 2013 13:11:48

On 15.8 we were at the summit, path dry, you cross just a couple of meters of snow that causes no issues. Path is nice and massively visited, real crowd... Did a loop... nasmeh

and from the valley to the Sella massif with Piz Boè ....

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voluhar28. 08. 2013 07:44:04

A bit more than just Piz Boe, but still I won't open a new thread

Dolomites 2013 - two huts, one two-thousander and four three-thousanders

http://tomazsarc.blogspot.com/2013/08/kronplatz-la-varela-cunturines-piz-boe.html

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elma10. 09. 2013 15:14:02

Last week I was on Piz Boe. First via path 627 then switched to path 638. At the top of the mountain there were lots of visitors even though it was Wednesday mid-week. No lack of sun and views.