ORMA
A loop from the Prato Piazza meadows up the old military road past Rifugio Vallandro to the panoramic summit of Monte Specie (Strudelkopf, 2307 m), returning across the plateau on the Alta Via 3 path — views to Tre Cime, Monte Cristallo and a WWI-era fort along the way.
This is a point-to-point route, so plan the return: retrace your steps or check local buses; the 330 m of climbing is steady rather than steep, a fair ask for most fit dogs.
Mapped start suggestion — Prato Piazza. Check current access before travelling.
Availability can change. Carry a full supply.
Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.
Based on mapped route data and available ORMA sources. Check local access rules and current conditions before setting out.
Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Waymarked Trails
Weather: Open-Meteo
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Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog
Planning a few days here? Read our area guide: Lago di Braies & Tre Cime with a dog.