The high plateau in the Valle di Braies valley between Mt. Picco di Vallandro and Mt. Croda Rossa d’Ampezzo is a real natural jewel.
Image gallery: Prato Piazza
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Video : Prato Piazza
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video : Braies
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video : Hike on Mt. Picco di Vallandro
On the saddle between the 2,839 m high Picco di Vallandro and the 3,146 m high Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo mountains, the wide Prato Piazza alpine pasture - "Plätzwiese" in German - is located at 2,000 m a.s.l. It is part of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park and provides a fascinating landscape, ideal for those seeking a natural scenery that has a relaxing impact. The natural and genuine area was able to preserve these precious characteristics.
Particularly fascinating is the panoramic view on the surrounding mountains, such as the famous 3,221 m high Monte Cristallo, the Three Peaks of Lavaredo and the Tofane Massif. The Prato Piazza is starting point for the hike on Mt. Picco di Vallandro. At 2,040 m a.s.l., close to the Vallandro Mountain Hut, the "Forte Prato Piazza" is located, a ruin of an Austro-Hungarian fortress. The high plateau is also popular in winter, for ski touring, snow-shoeing or tobogganing.
Already a long time ago there was an asphalted connection road between the Val Pusteria and the Val di Landro valleys. Today, however, only the northern access is still asphalted. The high plateau is accessible in summer and winter by public means of transport or by car (toll, only before 10 am and after 3 pm starting from Ponticello), motorhomes or camper are not allowed.
Contact info
- Prato Piazza / Plätzwiese (2,000 m a.s.l.) - 39030 - Braies / Prags
- +39 0474 748660
- info@pragsertal.info
Opening times
winter (December 25, 2022 - March 31, 2023):
private transport authorised only before 10 am and after 3 pm (max. 100 cars, winter tyres or snow chains compulsory), between 10 am and 3 pm only shuttle service n. 443 (parking possibility at the parking space Ponticello), descent always possible
Admission
individual ascent - before 10 am:
€ 10.00 cars (up to 9 places)
€ 30.00 vehicles (10-20 places)
individual ascent - after 3 pm:
€ 7.00 cars (up to 9 places)
€ 20.00 vehicles (10-20 places)
general driving ban for private busses, caravans and campers
parking fees - parking space Ponticello:
€ 6.00 cars (up to 9 places)
€ 12.00 caravans/campers
€ 20.00 busses
€ 4.00 less than 2 hours parking
shuttle service no. 443 - single ride:
€ 5.00 adults
€ 5.00 children and young people (10-18 years)
€ 5.00 dogs
free for children up to 9 years
More information
shuttle service no. 443: ascent from 9.35 am to 2.35 pm, descent from 10.05 am to 5.05 pm (every 30 minutes)