From Sas de Pordoi to the Boe Refuge, a barren, rocky landscape

Start from Sas de Pordoi. See details in the practical information section. Signposts at junctions.

(S/E) Follow the path towards the Forcella Pordoi Hut, the Boe Hut and Piz Boe. The path is poorly marked, running across a wide plateau, but don’t worry. Then take the steps down to Forcella Pordoi.

(1) Follow the path towards Piz Boe and the Boe Mountain Hut.

(2) Signpost. Follow the path on the left, which climbs gently. Take a section with a handrail and follow the red-and-white markings on the ground indicating the path.

(3) Arrival at the Boe Refuge. You can continue a little further to admire the view over the other side of the mountain.
Return via the same route you took on the way up to get back to the Sas de Pordoi (S/E).

From Arraba, a Dolomiti bus will take you to Passo Pordoi – the cable car departure point – for €3. Enquiries at the Tourist Office. A bus runs every hour on weekdays, less frequently on Sundays.
You can also get there from Canazei.
Paid car park at Passo Pordoi if you’re travelling by car.
From the car park, take the cable car up to Sas de Pordoi. €27 return
Another, much more challenging option: walk the (steep) route uphill (and/or downhill) to Forcella Pordoi from the bottom of the cable car – a 600-metre climb to reach (1). Go and enjoy the view from Sas de Pordoi

A section with a handrail.
At the top of the cable car, the Maria mountain refuge is more like a mountain restaurant: spacious, with a panoramic terrace and orientation tables.
An easy hike. Return via the same route: the climb from (1) at the start may leave you breathless – you’re at altitude, so take it slowly!
The Piz Boe summit (3,152 m) is nearby. The start of the walk is the same. It can also be reached from the Piz Boe Refuge.
At the start (or finish), take the time to head up to the terrace (with orientation tables) or down to the north side to enjoy the view. It is there, down below, that men and women in swingsuits sometimes leap into the void.