- 1st Day: Meeting with the guide in Staffal around 01:30p.m. After the equipment check, with the cable car, we will arrive at Colle Bettaforca. From there, we will start the walk up to Quintino Sella Hut. The last part of the trail follows a rock ridge equipped with iron steps and ropes. We will sleep at the Hut
- Up: 3:30 hours - 850m
- 2nd Day: Departure around 6:00a.m. depending on the period of the year. At the beginning, the Felik glacier is not too steep and it will help us to warm up. We will easily arrive at the beginning of the steep slopes that goes up to the Felik Pass. After the pass, we will reach the ridge which we will follow until the top of Castore. The descent goes along the same itinerary. We will stop for lunch at the Sella hut and we will go back to the lift station at Passo Bettaforca.
- Up: 3:30 hours 650m
- Down: 4-5 hours 1500m
Meeting point: At 02:00pm in our office in Staffal (Hotel Nordend near to the bar
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Requirements: Easy rocks equipped with iron steps and ropes to reach the hut; some steep snow to reach the summit of Castore, but normally with a good trail. This tour is suitable to all hikers in a good shape.
Apparel/Clothing: We recommend functional clothing / layers principle, in order to deal with the different temperatures.
Boots: Waterproof mountaineering boots suitable for crampons.
Lunch: it is reccomended to bring some snacks and drinks with you, according to your needs. You will also have the opportunity to buy some snacks and drinks at the Hut.
Backpack: We recommend a 30L/40L backpack. Remember that everything you bring you have to carry it. Take with you functional, extra layer in case of cold, a shell if it is windy and a change for the hut, is usually enough.
Drinks, lunch, travel expenses if necessary boots rental and all the other services not included .
We always recommend a travel cancellation insurance, baggage insurance as well as travel and accident insurance.
