Vajolet Hut – Coronelle Pass loop from Gruppo del Catinaccio

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Vajolet Hut – Coronelle Pass loop from Gruppo del Catinaccio

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Vajolet Hut – Coronelle Pass loop from Gruppo del Catinaccio

06:12

8.29km

880m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.49 km for 1.74 km

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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95 m

Vajolet Hut

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The Vajolet refuge, located at an altitude of 2,243 meters in the heart of the Catinaccio group, is the starting point for numerous excursions and via ferratas. The kitchen produces …

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3.07 km

Coronelle Pass

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Here you can cross from the Kölner Hut into the neighboring valley. You will be rewarded with a fantastic view.

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3.10 km

Tschagerjoch West Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

From the Kölner Hütte the path becomes quite demanding with some easy climbing passages to the narrow Tschagerjoch (2670m).
The wildness of the mighty Dolomites comes into its own here.

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4.10 km

Cologne Hut (Rifugio A. Fronza alle Coronelle)

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You should definitely not miss the panorama terrace of the Kölner Hütte when you pass this wonderful hut.

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4.18 km

Santner Via Ferrata to Rifugio Santner

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However, the via ferrata requires a steady pace.
The Santner refuge at the arrival of the via ferrata is simply fantastic

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6.25 km

View of the Vajolet Towers from Rifugio Passo Santner

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Among the many rock formations in the Dolomites, the Vajolet Towers are probably the most spectacular. If you are in the area then you should definitely stop by here. See …

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6.33 km

Santner Pass Hut – Santner Pass Refuge

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The Rifugio Passo Santner, inaugurated in the summer of 2022, is a pyramid-shaped structure covered in metal, located at 2,732 meters in the Catinaccio massif. Situated at the watershed between …

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6.90 km

Rifugio Re Alberto I (Gartlhütte)

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Access hut for the towers with good gastronomy.

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8.29 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

1.74 km

460 m

269 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.59 km

630 m

378 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,720 m)

Lowest point (2,190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

2°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 3, 2023,🧗‍♀️ Santnerpass - Klettersteig 🧗

At the end of this year's hiking tour in the Rosengarten, we took the train up to the Kölner Hütte and from there to the Santnerpass via ferrata. The path has many sections that are free to climb. It's a lot of fun.
From the Santner Pass then down towards the Vajolethütte, but first on a mountain path to the …

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October 13, 2021,Santner Klettersteig

You should definitely have appropriate equipment on the via ferrata. We descended the via ferrata. Going up is likely to make more sense.

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July 27, 2025,Klettersteig Santner-Vajolettürme-Tschagerjoch

Demanding throughout, both in terms of height and technique on the unsecured steep passages, good surefootedness required

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September 11, 2025,Kölner Haus, Santener Klettersteig, Santener Hütte, Vajolettürme

Our ultimate tour in the heart of the Rosengarten. It includes everything from climbing the Santner via ferrata (2-level), the modern Santner Pass hut, the Vajolett Hut, the Vajolett Towers, and the descent to the Kölner Hut via the Coronenle Pass. An exciting and unforgettable day. 🌞😍💚❤

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