Santa Croce di Lazfons Refuge
Rifugio Santa Croce di Lazfons-Schutzhaus Latzfonserkreuz is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.316m (7,598ft) above the sea level, located in the South Tyrol province of north Italy.
Located in the Alpi Sarentine, this infamous gravel road to the summit is bumped. It is subject to winter snowfalls with such a high summit altitude, and it can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow. Make sure you get your vehicle and yourself well-prepared before driving this road. 4wd vehicle required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. After rain, even a single rainfall, conditions of the road can be challenging. Watch out for sudden loose-gravel breaks. Proper preparation is essential to having a safe, enjoyable trip on this road. At the summit there’s a pilgrimage chapel.
Pic: Olaf Pötter