The trailhead is next to Hotel Fiames, along the road to Dobbiaco, about 4.5 km from Cortina centre.
The narrow dirt road departs just behind the hotel and runs parallel to the state road through the dense “Bosco dell’Impero”. Coming out from the wooded area, the road runs along the shore of the Boite river.
The clear waters of the river and the crown of the surrounding peaks call for a stop to appreciate the scenic beauty of the area.
A further 10-minute walk takes you to the “Spiaggia Verde” rest stop, featuring a playground for children.
Continue slightly uphill, walk past the Info Point of the Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites and just a few metres further on a stop is worth to enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of the Rio Felizon gorge.
Turn left downhill and walk past a scenic little bridge over the Boite river.
Walk along the hydrographic left-hand side of the river, through a fairy-tale forest. After a short uphill stretch, continue as far as the Olimpia camping site before leaving the forest.
Cross a second bridge and turn left into the woods, the trail ends up near the former airport landing strip.
Continue on the right and walk the final stretch along a soft trail running between the state road and the airport, to return to Hotel Fiames.
Rest stops:
Spiaggia Verde: Ph. +39 349 599 4229
Hotel Fiames: Ph. +39 0436 2366