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Description
Alpe di Fanes Grande, with its altitude of above 2000 meters, is an ideal habitat for many alpine species, like Kos ogrličar, Lešnjikara, Žutokljuna galica, Obični popić, Planinski popić, Mala brezova juričica, Konopljarka, Krstokljun, planinska trepteljka, Jelova senica and many others, while Gavran, Žutokljuna galica, Osičar, and Suri orao may be soaring between the surrounding peaks.
The area is part of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park and the IBA Dolomites.
Details
Access
Alpe di Fanes Grande can be reached from the southeast via the parking place Plan dall' Ega or from the north via the Pederü Mountain Hut. Click on the 'P' marking on the map for the first option.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Grassland , Plateau , Mountain , Valley , LakeConditions
Mountainous , Rocky , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Summer , Autumn , SpringBest time to visit
SummerRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The ascent from the parking place Plan dall' Ega' Ega to Col de Locia (the mountain pass and entrance to the Alpe di Fanes valley) is very steep (30-40% gradient) and requires very good fitness and sure-footedness, as well as cautious descent.