Col Raiser to Seceda Hike Guide in the Dolomites, Italy
Baita Sofie & The Seceda Summit
From Baita Daniel, it’s another 300m of ascent to the summit — not the longest climb, but your thighs will definitely feel it. For us, with snow underfoot, the trail was easy to follow thanks to the footprints of hikers ahead, but the compacted snow and ice made it so slippery. Straying off the track wasn’t much better either with shin-deep snow slowing us down. Still, the promise of those summit views kept us pushing upward.
Reaching the top cable car and chairlift station, right beside the official Seceda summit, felt like a reward in itself. Suddenly the whole Dolomites opened up around us, with peaks rolling in every direction.
Before heading out to the famous ridgeline, we treated ourselves to a well-earned stop at Baita Sofie. Possibly the poshest and most beautiful rifugio we’d been to, with glass-fronted windows and sweeping panoramas. We sat inside, warm and toasty, gazing out at the uninterrupted views of the Sassolungo group glowing in the distance — a perfect pause before the final stretch. We’re both vegetarian too, and we were absolutely treated here to a trio of dumplings and a glass of wine each, which was honestly so delicious!
