Stage 1 of 15 · Cammino delle Pievi

Sappada / Plodn / Sapade → Osais

Distance
18.4 km
Ascent
+827 m
Descent
-1,405 m
Walking time
5h 58m
Altitude
634–1,772 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

🏔️ Mountainous

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1,000m1,500m05 km10 km15 km18.4 km1,762m646m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

Huts along this stage

Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.

  • Agriturismo Malga Tuglia· mountain hut· 1,597 m km 8.7 · on the line
  • Rifugio Chiampizzulon· mountain hut· 1,628 m km 11.8 · 220 m from the line
  • Rifugio monte Talm· mountain hut· 1,093 m km 16 · on the line

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Sappada / Plodn / Sapade

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    18.4 km remaining

    +827 m remaining

  2. Access

    0 m

    Sappada chiesa

    Bus stop

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    18.4 km remaining

    +827 m remaining

  3. Climb

    4.0 km

    275 m climb

    2.8 km at 10.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 19m in

    14.4 km remaining

    +719 m remaining

  4. Climb

    10.4 km

    171 m climb

    0.9 km at 19.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 22m in

    8.0 km remaining

    +254 m remaining

  5. Descent

    11.3 km

    193 m descent

    1.5 km at 12.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 40m in

    7.1 km remaining

    +50 m remaining

  6. Descent

    13.4 km

    960 m descent

    5.0 km at 19.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 21m in

    5.0 km remaining

    +0 m remaining

  7. Finish

    18.4 km

    Osais

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 58m in

    0 m remaining

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18.4 km Distance827 m Climb5h 58m Est. time1,772 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Sappada / Plodn / Sapade

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Osais (bus stop)

1632m from trail end · ~20 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Sappada / Plodn / Sapade → km 6.2 (1457m)
1,205–1,457m
6.2 km+274m / -36m1h 51m📈 Climbing
km 6.2 (1457m) → km 12.3 (1633m)
1,457–1,762m
6.2 km+389m / -213m2h 09m📈 Climbing
km 12.3 (1633m) → Osais
646–1,633m
6.1 km+43m / -1030m1h 57m🔻 Steep Descent
Total18.4 km+827m / -1,405m5h 58m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 44m
Calories
1,695 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
33.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (168g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
45 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 827m ↓ 1,405m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (36%) Easy Grade (36%) Moderate Climb (28%)
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T2 — Mountain Hiking (steep sections, sure-footedness)
Swiss Alpine Club difficulty rating — highest section on route

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈27% paved · ≈73% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces and the hardest grade measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Cammino delle Pievi Stage 1: Sappada / Plodn / Sapade → Osais is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1772 m) in December to March.

Weather this week

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (634 m) and the highest point (1,772 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodPoorPoor
High point, day / night-1°/-9°0°/-8°4°/-5°8°/-1°13°/4°16°/7°17°/9°17°/9°13°/5°9°/1°3°/-2°-1°/-6°
Low point, day / night5°/-3°7°/-3°11°/1°16°/5°20°/11°24°/13°25°/15°25°/15°21°/11°16°/7°10°/3°6°/-1°
Rain, mm4547638611712513914612414214075
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyPossible–––––FrostPossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 5710 h 1811 h 4913 h 3114 h 5815 h 4815 h 3014 h 1512 h 3811 h9 h 278 h 36

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 1772 m, approximately 11.3 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 18.4 km, 827m ascent, max altitude 1771.8m, ~6h duration.

Essential 6 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1993 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 1500m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    827m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Sappada / Plodn / Sapade to Osais (18.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Sappada / Plodn / Sapade
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Osais
🚌 Osais (1.6km)

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.