A Quiet Traverse in Val Badia: Hiking to Rifugio Santa Croce Without a Car

Introduction Sometimes the best trips are the ones you don’t plan yourself. I was invited by a friend to join a small hiking trip on April 11th, 2026. What convinced me was not only the idea of spending time together, but also the destination: a place I didn’t really know. Despite having visited many areas in the Dolomites during my years as a rock climber, this part of Val Badia was new to me. And that made all the difference. ...

April 11, 2026