Tour

Ander dla nëi

EasyHard2h3,9km210m

Daisies in front of the church of La Crusc

Path towards the snow cave in Alta Badia

Discovering the unique snow cave in Alta Badia

Top station La Crusc 2→Top station La Crusc 2

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Start at the 16th-century La Crusc church and take path no. 15B at the foot of the imposing Sas dla Crusc mountain range, arriving at the foot of Piza dles Diesc. The trail features short uphill stretches and gentle, non-demanding descents.

The snow cave is formed in spring every year by melting snow. Since it is a natural phenomenon, the cave looks different every summer, sometimes larger, sometimes smaller; it may even melt completely towards the end of summer.

After seeing the snow cave, you can either return to your starting point or lengthen the hike by returning to Badia via Prati Armentara (path nos. 18-15A-16-7A).

For safety reasons, the cave is not signposted, but the path to access it is clearly visible. Please note that it is not permitted to enter the cave as this might be dangerous.

Not to be missed in this tour

All highlights

Viewpoints

Beauty as far as the eye can see. The viewpoints of La Crusc offer the finest of spectacles: those created by Mother Nature.

Sanctuary of La Crusc

A historical and artistic gem, the emblem of the spiritual life of Val Badia and a popular destination in the Dolomites. Not to be missed!

Snow cave

Beauty can be found around every corner in La Crusc, even in the inner recesses of the ice. A fairytale world, modelled by a great artist: Mother Nature herself.

More tours in La Crusc

All walks

Medium0:45h1,6km

Via Crucis

It is a downhill route with via crucis, easy and suitable for everyone. The short excursion is ideal for those who have little time and want to take a walk in the La Crusc area without much effort.

Hard2:30h6,25km20m

Roda de Castalta

From the historic La Crusc sanctuary, take path no. 13, behind the church on the right to pass through the Gianëis landslide and the Castalta and Oies farms.

by mountain bike from La Crusc towards San Cassiano

Hard4:30h9,6km100m

Le Chinesc

Splendid walk with panoramic views of the Gardenaccia, the famous Sassongher peak, the Puez-Odle Natural Park, the Sella Group and the villages of Badia, La Villa and San Cassiano.

Medium1:30h3km20m

Te bosch

Starting from the historic La Crusc sanctuary, you descend towards Castalta on path no. 13 passing the alpine lake Lech Dlá Lé.

Medium6:45h13,7km640m

Da La Crusc a Pederü

We begin the ascent under the imposing walls of Sas dla Crusc to first reach Ju dla Crusc and then descend to Pice Fanes with a spectacular view of this portion of the Dolomites

View from Piza dales Diesc/Cima Dieci in Alta Badia

Medium7h14,1km910m

Sas dla Crusc

From the church of La Crusc/Santa Croce and take path no. 7. Climbing up the rock between equipped and exposed sections you reach the top of Le Ciaval - Sas dla Crusc.