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Duchess Lake – Cartore loop from Cartore

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Duchess Lake – Cartore loop from Cartore

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Duchess Lake – Cartore loop from Cartore

06:29

15.0km

1,000m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 6.98 km for 1.38 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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399 m

Trail to Lake della Duchessa

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The path leads from Cadore to Lago della Duchessa.
In about 5km you gain an altitude of 900 meters; mixed soil between stony, rock and sandy earth. Attention should be paid especially on descents.

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1.68 km

Valle di Fua Chain Via Ferrata

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On the very direct route of the Fua valley to go up to the Duchessa lake, a slightly exposed passage but passable without difficulty.

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2.89 km

The Caparnie (Ancient Stone Shepherds' Huts)

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Coming out of the woods after traveling through the Fua Valley, you will find the prairies where there are the Caparnie, ancient stone shepherds' houses.

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3.00 km

Gigi Panei Bivouac

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Among the Caparnie, stone buildings of the shepherds, the first was transformed into a bivouac and named after the mountaineer Gigi Panei.

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4.51 km

Duchess Lake

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Lago della Duchessa is a beautiful body of water in the Montagne della Duchessa regional reserve. A great destination for an excursion.

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6.38 km

View from Malopasso Pass

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The path climbs towards the Malopasso pass offering a breathtaking view of the mountains.

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8.08 km

View of Monte Finestra

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From this point it is possible to admire the majestic Monte Finestra with its steep and rugged walls.

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14.7 km

The village of Cartore is located under the slopes of the Duchess Mountains. After the Second World War it experienced a strong depopulation. It is the only town in the Duchess Mountains Regional Nature Reserve.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

6.50 km

827 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

3.77 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,920 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

2°C

49 %

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Duchess Lake – Cartore loop from Cartore

Trail to Lake della Duchessa

Valle di Fua Chain Via Ferrata

The Caparnie (Ancient Stone Shepherds' Huts)

Gigi Panei Bivouac

Duchess Lake

View from Malopasso Pass

View of Monte Finestra

Cartore

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