From the E Capannelle refuge to the Prati refuge

(S) From the E Capannelle refuge, take the path below the ski resort which climbs slightly, leave the alternative route on the right and head left, almost on the contour line. The path runs through the woods and reaches the Bergeries d'E Traghjette.

(1) After the sheepfolds, the path descends along the stream to the D169 road. Cross the bridge over the river and take a small path on the right.
This contour path is a small path through the woods that will take you across a few streams and then to the small Gialgone Plateau, where the alternative route via Monte Rinosu arrives.

(2) From the plateau, descend via the path that winds down in large loops and reach the footbridge that will take you across the Marmano. The path then runs along the right bank of the stream and arrives at Bocca di a Flasca.

(3) The path then becomes a forest track which you will need to follow to Col de Verde.

(4) Walk up the road on your left for a short distance, cross it and then leave it on the right via a forest track that climbs towards the south-east. Follow the markings as the tracks intersect. Then leave this track for a small path that climbs into the forest before following a contour line in slightly lighter undergrowth. A final fairly steep climb, first under the trees and then in open terrain, before reaching Bocca d'Oru (1840m).

(5) You will arrive at a small plateau, which you will follow to your right and, after a slight descent, reach the Refuge de Prati (E).

It is possible to sleep and refuel at the Verde Pass, where there is more food available than at the Prati refuge.
The view from the Prati refuge is superb.