Serra Dolcedorme owes its name to its profile, which when viewed from the north resembles that of a distended woman.
It is one of the most “challenging” mountains in the Pollino Park. To get there we are immersed at first in the wild atmospheres of Serra Pollinello and then, having arrived at the Saddle, the climb to the summit: here you enjoy the beautiful views overlooking other peaks of the Pollino Massif and the great plains at its foot, to the boundless horizons to the south.
The descent is along the northern ridge, discovering monumental loricate pines.

Technical description:
Take the trail from Colle Impiso to Vacquarro: from here follow the forest track to Gaudolino. Along the path of the classic route to Mount Pollino, arrived at the sinkhole, take the path to the Pollinello ridge, past which you skirt the Pollino keeping to the edge of the beech forest and following animal trails. You reach Sella Dolcedorme and take the trail up the ridge to the top of Dolcedorme.
Turn back, taking a path on the right that follows the line of the north ridge. You cross the Pollino Plains to reach the forest track that leads back to Vacquarro.

Route type: loop
Length: 18 km
Height difference in ascent: 780 m
Downhill elevation gain: 780 m
Highest point: 2267 m
Lowest point: 1500 m

Technical advice
There are three water sources: Spezzavummula, Gaudolino Spring, Rummo Spring.
On the ridge of Dolcedorme, clouds and wind are often encountered, so it is essential to have a windbreaker. Also recommended in summer is a light fleece, gloves and hat.
Hiking poles to help with the ascent. High hiking shoes (avoid sneakers).

Comune di partenza: Viggianello
Starting location: Impiso Hill
Municipality of arrival: Viggianello
Arrival Location: Impiso Hill

Recommended period: June to October

Where to park:
At Colle Impiso (location located between Piano Visitone and Piano Ruggio).