This rather easy hike requires some physical fitness and delights hikers with stunning panoramic views of Ortisei, the Seceda pastures and the Dolomites of the Val Gardena
Image gallery: From Ortisei to the Baita Curona at the Seceda
We park our car in the hamlet of Col de Flam, along the ascending road between Ortisei and S. Giacomo. There, we take path no. 6 towards the so-called 'dlieja da Sacun', the wonderful St Jacobs Church. Usually, the monument is open and can be visited on summer mornings, if it is closed, we recommend stopping for a break to admire the spectacular view of Mt Sassolungo.
At the church we initially continue along path no. 6 to the 'Balest' panoramic viewpoint and then along path no. 6A which ascends to Mt Seceda. Having crossed the forest limit it is only a short way to the Baita Curona, our destination. This mountain hut is immersed in the pastures and offers wonderful panoramic views of the Dolomites enclosing the Val Gardena. We stop for a relaxing break at the hut before descending to the valley. From the Seceda pastures, our view ranges from the Odle and Puez groups, between Mt Stevia and Sella to Mt Sassolungo and Mt Sciliar.
We continue our walk along the Seceda-Furnes ski slope, known as "La Longia" for its considerable length of 10 kilometres. Then, we descend into the Val d'Anna by following path no. 2. At the Maso Pauli at the edge of the village of Ortisei, we shortly ascend along path no. 6 "Col de Flam" until we return to our starting point, tired but happy.
Please note: the tickets of the Seceda cable car must be booked in advance via an online booking system on the official website of the Seceda cable car.
Author: Giacomo Roccabruna
Date of the hike: 9 September 2018
Last updated in: 2026
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- Starting point:
- Ortisei, Col de Flam parking space along the Sacun Road towards S. Giacomo
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- Overall time:
- 05:30 h
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- Total route length:
- 11,5 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.312 m to 2.182 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +1023 m | -1023 m
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- Signposts:
- No. 6, 6A, 2, 6
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- Destination:
- Curona hut
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- Resting points:
- Curona hut
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- Recommended time of year:
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- Download GPX track:
- From Ortisei to the Baita Curona at the Seceda
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
