Hike to the bear cave

When the Conturines cave was discovered in 1987, the bones of a previously unknown species of bear - Ursus ladinicus - were found here. At 2750 metres above sea level, it remains the highest cave bear discovery in the world. To reach the cave, which is 200 metres long, you have to climb one thousand metres of elevation gain, some of it on steep scree, but the sight is well worth it.

Itinerary: Capanna Alpina (1726 m) - Col de Locia - Conturines cave (2750 m) - Capanna Alpina
Difficulty: difficult
Meeting: 8.00 a.m. San Cassiano - Capanna Alpina
Return: approx. 3.30 p.m.
Altitude diff.: ↑↓ approx. 1100 m
Distance: approx. 9 km
Walking: approx. 7 hours
Lunch: packed lunch

P.S.: Good physical condition and experience in the mountains is required! Cave temperature: 0°C.

Important: participants must be at least 12 years old.
Domestic animals and strollers are not allowed.

Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online within the day before (limited places).

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