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2 PAGE 3-4 PAGE VAL DI SOLE: PRECIOUS STEPS THE STELVIO NATIONAL PARK PAGE 8-9 THE ADAMELLO-BRENTA NATURAL PARK PAGE 10 IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH A GUIDE AS FRIEND RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Waterproof, light and warm clothes (we suggest that you wear a first polypropylene coat on your skin, an intermediate fleece or woollen isolating coat, and finally a waterproof nylon or gore-tex anorak, long trousers) Vibram sole trekking boots (do not wear gym shoes) Cap and gloves, and some spare clothes (socks, underwear, possibly a light tracksuit) Rucksack (do not overfill your rucksack with superfluous items ; a full bag s max. weight should be 5 to 8 kg, depending on the trek time) Flask (this is a very handy and environmentfriendly way of carrying beverages on you) Small first aid kit Sleeping bag (compulsory if you spend the night at an Alpine Hut, where they are on sale) Little things (torch, sunglasses, sun cream) MAPS, EQUIPMENT, RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE 11 PAGE LARCHER AL CEVEDALE ALPINE HUT 12 MANTOVA AL VIOZ ALPINE HUT 13 SILVIO DORIGONI ALPINE HUT 14 LAGO CORVO ALPINE HUT 15 FRANCESCO DENZA ALPINE HUT 16 CAPANNA PRESENA ALPINE HUT 17 ORSO BRUNO ALPINE HUT 18 PELLER ALPINE HUT 19 THE SENTIERO ITALIA PAGE THE TRAVERSE OF THE NORTHERN BRENTA RANGE PAGE THE PLASTIC MAP OF VAL DI SOLE PAGE USEFUL ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS PAGE 27 2 COVER PICTURE: the Presanella peak - ascent to Rifugio Denza

3 V al di Sole covers a tenth of Trentino s total surface, and is a concentration of its best features. Embedded amongst high mountain ranges (the Ortles- Cevedale range to the North, the Presanella-Adamello range to the West and the Brenta range to the South), the valley features gentle, wood-covered slopes dotted with small villages, mostly between 700 and 1,800 m a.s.l.. Inhabited since prehistoric times, when it could be easily used as a passageway between South Tyrol and Lombardy, the valley has maintained many ancient traits both in its features and in its population. Modernity has sprung out of this background : roads, lift facilities, ski slopes, the railroad, hotel facilities, sports and entertainment centres. Extensive conifer woodlands are interrupted by the mirror of several Alpine lakes, and crossed by streams flowing into the Noce river, a sought after training ground for kayaking and rafting lovers. The valley s environment is characterised by a nice variety of settings : from orchards to meadows and fields on the bottom of the valley; from grazing land and Alpine pastures to peaks lapped by perpetual glaciers. The wild setting, though changing whenever you get over a rib, is always overlooked by magnificent snowclad peaks. An environment of this kind cannot be appreciated in haste, wants no rush. We dare to suggest you trekking as a learning method, that is the peaceful, though appealing and satisfying conquest of the territory. The aim is to walk throughout Val di Sole : following one s common sense, weighing one s forces, but expanding Monte Cevedale - ascent to Rifugio Larcher one s ability to understand and enjoy nature in its varied aspects. Breathe deeply the fresh mountain air pervaded with wild perfumes, enjoy the view of an unspoilt environment, let yourself be enchanted by the colourful wild flowers and by the unexpected appearance of wild animals. Try to keep the measured pace of mountain people, who go up and downhill with no haste, elevating both body and spirit, senses and heart. The extent of your walking will only depend upon your desires, strength, eagerness for adventure and curiosity. No matter if you are a youngster, an elderly person or a youth, experienced or novice, the adventure of hiking in the mountains will free your best feelings. To put it in old words, all you have to do is follow the exhortation: Stand up and walk. 3

4 A trekking outing can last one or several days, and nights will be spent in a shelter, outdoor, in the forest next to the wildlife or, more comfortably, in an Alpine Hut (Rifugio). An Alpine Hut is a simple shelter, offering unpretentious but sufficient accommodation and hospitality, where your efforts will be rewarded by a warm atmosphere and friendly hosts. Here you will find what you need: however, the respect for nature and the wildlife, as well as the altitude, prevent man from bringing what is not essential. In this quiet atmosphere, comforts will therefore be at a minimum level, and this requires some spirit of adaptation. On the other hand, in an Alpine Hut people learn to live next to each other unselfishly and to savour the taste of friendship - and therefore avoid making noise at night, when the mountains are silent and somebody may be resting before facing some demanding ascent. Alpine Huts usually open from June through September (normally operating from the second Sunday in June to the last Sunday in September). However, since they are situated at high altitudes, their opening time depends to a great extent upon the weather conditions - the minimum opening time provided for by the local regulations is from June 20 to September 20. It should also be considered that some repair is normally necessary at the beginning, as well as at the end, of the opening time ; you d therefore better ask first if the Alpine Hut is actually operating. 4 The routes described here under -complete with suggested night stays in the Alpine Huts of the Ortles-Cevedale, Presanella and Brenta ranges, most included in the Stelvio National Park and in the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park - mainly follow pathways waymarked with red and white signs by the S.A.T. (Society of Tridentine Alpinists). Although the suggested routes do not demand any climbing skills, they require a certain amount of physical training due to the distance and difference in height of some stages. You should not start on a hike unless you are sure of good weather and have told a friend or someone in the hotel exactly where you intend to go. Each trekking route described provides information as to the starting and arriving points, the walking time, the vertical ascent and/or descent. You will personally have to book for an accommodation at the Alpine Hut in time. The minimum opening time of Alpine Huts is from June 20 to September 20. However, they are usually operational from the second Sunday in June to the last one in September. We suggest you to check that the hut is open before starting a hike.

5 Edelweiss. T he Stelvio National Park, set up in 1935 and regulated in 1951 is currently managed by a Board including State, Regione Lombardia, Provincia Autonoma di Trento and Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano. The Chairmen of the Managing Committees, one for each Park section, bring to the attention of the Board of Directors the opinions of the local populations. After its extension in 1977, that allowed to establish a link with The Swiss Park of Engadina, the Stelvio National Park covers an area of 134,620 hectares, spread among 24 municipalities and 4 provinces : Bolzano (41%), Brescia and Sondrio (44%) and Trento (15%). The Park boarders run along Val Monastero and Val Venosta to the North, Val d Ultimo to the East, running parallel to Val di Sole, Val Camonica to the South, Valtellina and Val Livigno to the West The centre of the whole area is the Ortles - Cevedale mountain range. From a geological standpoint, the Stelvio National Park territory is quite varied, including sedimentary and eruptive rocks, with a predominance of metamorphic rocks, like gneiss and granite, forming a great number of peaks and typical Alpine valleys, with an abundance of watercourses: torrents, streams and little Alpine lakes. The Park s altitude is ranging between 650 m and the 3,899 m of Monte Ortles. Its vegetation features several, subsequent ranges, changing in aspect and composition depending on the height as well as on other environmental parameters. At lower heights, various combinations of broadleaf are present, but conifers are mostly widespread, featuring spruces and, at greater heights, larches and Cembran pines. The shrub range mostly features mountain pines, rhododen- Cembran pine. Right: Saènt waterfalls in Val di Rabbi. 5

6 drons, junipers, blueberries and alders. Higher up, you will find grazing land with several herbaceous species. The Park s wild animal population includes about thirty mammal species, 131 bird species, several reptiles and amphibians, some fish and numerous invertebrates. Deer and roe deer are the most numerous species, as well as chamois at greater heights - widespread throughout he Park area ; rock goats can be found in Val Zebrù. Other mammals in the Park are marmots, squirrels, Alpine hares, stoats, martens, beech-martens, badgers and foxes. Fowls include capercaillies, black grouses and hazel hens, whereas rock ptarmigans and rock partridges can be found at greater heights. Last, but not least, comes the royal eagle, chosen as Park symbol, along with the recently re-introduced Alpine vulture. If you wish to get a full immersion into this wild setting, there is a wide choice of clearly waymarked routes, starting from simple itineraries for kids and elderly people, to the more demanding ones for experienced mountaineers GUIDED WALKS Park Guides are available for guided walks in the Park s Lombard and Trentine sections. Guided walks are organised all year round - with typical snowshoes in winter. School groups can take advantage of special programs, with the possibility to spend nights at the Park s facilities. Apart from walking routes in the wilderness, the Park offers a variety of opportunities to get in touch with its historical, cultural and environmental richness, including facilities that bear witness to old time crafts, castles, typical rural houses (masi), museums and churches, as well as orchards, botanical pathways and animal wildlife areas. 1. Marmot - 2. Deer - 3. Chamois - 4. Golden eagle - 5. Martagon lily FOR INFORMATION: Consorzio Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Settore Trentino Stelvio National Park Board Trentine Section Via Roma, COGOLO di PEIO (TN) Tel Fax [email protected]

7 RESPECT THE WILDLIFE 3 4 DO NOT DISTURB THE WILDLIFE DO NOT MAKE NOIS WALK ON BEATEN TRACKS, KEEP OFF MEADOWS 7 NO CAMPING NO FIRES DO NOT SCATTER YOUR LITTER - 6. Squirrel - 7. Park guide outing KEEP DOGS ON THE LEAD Rabbi Visitor Centre (Centro Visitatori) Rabbi Fonti RABBI (TN) Tel. and fax Peio Visitor Centre (Centro Visitatori) Via Roma, COGOLO DI PEIO (TN) Tel. and fax Peio Wildlife Area (Area Faunistica) Peio Fonti PEIO (TN) Tel Rabbi Forester Station (Stazione Forestale) Rabbi Fonti RABBI (TN) Tel. and fax Peio Forester Station (Stazione Forestale) at the Wildlife Area Peio Fonti PEIO (TN) Tel. and fax DO NOT PICK UP FLOWERS AND MINERALS DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE MOUNTAIN HAZARDS USE ADEGUATE EQUIPMENT 7

8 T he Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, established in 1967, covers an area of about 618 sq. km, including the Adamello-Presanella ranges to the West and the Brenta range to the East. The Adamello granite range, including the peaks of Presanella (3,558 m) and Carè Alto (3,453 m), is rich in glaciers, alpine lakes and torrents forming some very beautiful waterfalls. The Brenta dolomite range, instead, delights visitors and hikers with a rich variety of wonderful treks, traverses and ascents. The very names of its best renowned peaks highlight the importance of the Brenta range: Tosa (3,173 m), Brenta (3,150 m), Campanile Basso (2,877 m), Campanile Alto (2,937 m). A project to re-introduce rock goats in the Adamello-Presanella range was launched in The ungulate, that had been absent for several decades, now counts some 50 units. THE BROWN BEAR (Ursus arctos) - symbol of the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park The Adamello -Brenta Natural Park houses the last native specimen of the Alpine brown bear, which witnesses the presence of a sound, wild environment. In order to prevent the extinction of the bear, a project is in place to foster the increase of the population through the introduction of Slovene specimen. 8 The current animal population of the Park includes brown bears, chamois, roe deer, red deer, marmots, squirrels, foxes, eagles, capercaillies and black grouses, as well as many other typical Alpine species. The Park is also featuring a bountiful flora: from edelweiss and Turk s-caps, to black vanilla orchids and last, but not least, the marvellous lady s slipper, the largest orchid in the Alps.

9 Owl. Badger. GUIDED WALKS During the summer season, the Adamello- Brenta Natural Park organises guided hikes whereby participants can improve their knowledge of some natural and cultural aspects related to the protected area. Daily guided hikes are organised in co-operation with Alpine Guides, offering their expertise about the Park and its history. Val di Tovel VISITOR CENTRE Open from June through September, the Centre suggests several didactic routes focusing on the Park as a whole. Rhododendron. Trollis europaeus. For information: PARCO NATURALE ADAMELLO-BRENTA ADAMELLO-BRENTA NATURAL PARK Via Nazionale, STREMBO (TN) Tel Fax [email protected] VISITOR CENTRES (Centri Visitatori): VAL DI TOVEL - by the Tovel Lake Val di Non - Tel DAONE - Tel SPORMAGGIORE - Tel

10 Tradition, professional skills and safety in the mountains. These have been a Guide s features since the outset of mountaineering. Today s Alpine Guides are skilled professionals, not only in technical terms, but also from a didactic and cultural standpoint. To become an Alpine Guide, one needs to be familiar with the secrets of the mountains and of mountaineering. This is why an Alpine Guide can be regarded as an interpreter teaching the right approach to the mountains in their varied aspects. Val di Sole Alpine Guides are available for people who like the mountains and wish to better understand them. The Val di Sole Mountaineering School Alpine Guides suggest a rich program of activities: HIKES IN THE WILDERNESS in the Stel- 10 vio National Park and in the Adamello- Brenta Natural Park. HIGH ALTITUDE HIKES EQUIPPED TRACKS ROCK CLIMBING CANYONING ROCK CLIMBING AND FREE CLIMBING COUR- SES, GLACIER AND HIGH MOUNTAIN COURSES SNOWSHOEING OUTINGS POWDER SKIING - SKI MOUNTAINEERING - ICE CLIMBING For information and bookings: SCUOLA ALPINISMO E SCIALPINISMO Val di Sole Val di Sole MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL Piazza Regina Elena, 17 - Townhall MALÈ (TN) Tel/Fax [email protected]

11 RECOMMENDED MAPS RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Waterproof, light and warm clothes (we suggest that you wear a first polypropylene coat on your skin, an intermediate fleece or woollen isolating coat, and finally a waterproof nylon or gore-tex anorak, long trousers) Vibram sole trekking boots (do not wear gym shoes) Cap and gloves, and some spare clothes (socks, underwear, possibly a light tracksuit) Rucksack (do not overfill your rucksack with superfluous items ; a full bag s max. weight should be 5 to 8 kg, depending on the trek time) Flask (this is a very handy and environmentfriendly way of carrying beverages on you) Small first aid kit Sleeping bag (compulsory if you spend the night at an Alpine Hut, where they are on sale) Little things (torch, sunglasses, sun cream) - KOMPASS 095 Val di Sole, Pejo e Rabbi 1:35,000 map - KOMPASS 976 Val di Sole, Pejo e Rabbi Hiking Guidebook - KOMPASS 072 Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (Ortles- Cevedale) 1:50,000 map - KOMPASS 073 Gruppo di Brenta 1:50,000 map - TABACCO map Val di Peio - Val di Rabbi - Val di Sole 1: (new) - TABACCO map Dolomiti di Brenta - Adamello Presanella - Val di Sole 1: (new) - Guida dei sentieri e rifugi con cartografia del Trentino Occidentale (by T. Deflorian and A. Valcanover) - edited by Panorama - Guida alle Dolomiti di Brenta Settore Settentrionale (by Torchio and Gardumi) - edited by Panorama THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF MOUNTAIN HIKING Never go on a hike in the mountains alone. Tell a relative, a friend or the Alpine Hut keeper about the route you are going to take. Get suitable equipment depending on the hike you are setting out for. Always keep an eye on the weather conditions: in case of doubt, go back! Carefully plan your hike : Listen to the weather forecasts, study your route on the map and, if you wish, make arrangements with Alpine Guides or Park Guides to go with you. 11

12 mt LARCHER AL CEVEDALE ALPINE HUT 2,608 m RIFUGIO LARCHER AL CEVEDALE ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: CAI-SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) LOCATION: Val Venezia MUNICIPALITY: Peio BEDS: 80 (WINTER BIVOUAC: 14 places) HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES (2) BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OPEN: summer - spring (for ski mountaineering), depending on weather conditions RUN BY: Mr. Oreste CASANOVA PEIO (TN) - Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: FIRST STAGE: From Peio Paese climb to Dosso di San Rocco and take path no. 105 heading to Rifugio Mantova al Vioz. ROUTE DESCRIPTION A particularly interesting route offering opportunities of wildlife observation: chamois, marmots, rock ptarmigans, roe deer, red deer and eagles. Enchanting views featuring the towering, snow-clad peaks of Cevedale, Palon de la Mare, Rosole and Vioz, as well as several Alpine lakes. AREA: Cevedale range; Stelvio National Park START and END: Peio Paese (1,579 m) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,029 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,040 m TIME: 2 days Go along this path and when you get to a fork at Gaggio (near the Power Company building), take path no. 127, that runs along the mountain side. When you reach the Malga Mare power station (if you want to shorten your route, you may get to Malga Mare in a 10 km drive from Cogolo), take path no. 102 and climb to Pian Venezia and then to the Larcher al Cevedale Alpine Hut, the first stage target destination. TIME: 5 hours approx. DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,029m Note: The ascent to Rifugio Larcher can start from the parking lot by the Malga Mare power station, at 10 km drive from Cogolo di Peio; time: 1.45 hours. 12 SECOND STAGE: Take path no. 123 from Rifugio Larcher up to the hollows above to start the tour of the lakes which are, successively, Lago Marmotte, Lago Lungo, Lago Nero, Lago del Careser (reservoir). From Careser, continue on path no. 123 and go down along several hairpin bends to Malga Mare, hence to Peio Paese along the outward pathway. TIME: 5 hours approx. DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,040 m

13 ARIFUGIO MANTOV MANTOVA mt. AL VIOZ ALPINE HUT ,535 m AL VIOZ ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: CAI-SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) LOCATION: Monte Vioz MUNICIPALITY: Peio BEDS: 60 (WINTER BIVOUAC: 6 places) HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES (1) BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OTHER: laundry drying room OPEN: summer RUN BY: Mr. Mario CASANOVA PEIO (TN) - Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: FIRST STAGE: Starting from Peio Fonti, take the cable car to Rifugio Scoiattolo, and hence the chairlift to Rifugio Doss dei Gembri, at 2,300 m a.s.l. (call the Pejo Cable Car Company at tel. no to make sure that lifts are operating). Then take path no.105 below the enchanting Vioz peak. Continue along the ridge, past Dente del Vioz, and climb towards Rifugio Mantova, where you can stay overnight. TIME: 4 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 2,143 m, including 908 by lift facilities. Note: the same route can be made starting from Peio Paese on path no. 105; without taking the lift, totalling 8 hours ascent. ROUTE DESCRIPTION A route getting you to the highest Alpine Hut in the Central and Western Alps, situated at the foot of Monte Vioz (3,645 m), where you will enjoy an outstanding view over the Forni glacier. AREA: Cevedale range; Stelvio National Park START: Peio Fonti (1,392 m) END: Peio Paese (1,579 m) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 2,253 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 2,066 m TIME: 2 days SECOND STAGE: Go up the snowfield for several metres to the top of Monte Vioz (3,645 m), where you will enjoy a wonderful view over the Forni glacier and over the well-known 13 peaks (the ascent takes 15 minutes). If the day is clear, you will behold the Adamello and Presanella peaks. Retrace the same route back to Rifugio Mantova al Vioz, down to Rifugio Doss dei Gembri and hence, along path no. 105, to Peio Paese. TIME: 4 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 2,066 m to Peio Paese. Left: Sunset over the Cevedale. 13

14 14 SILVIO mt. DORIGONI ALPINE HUT IN SAÈNT 2,437 m RIFUGIO SILVIO DORIGONI ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: CAI-SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) LOCATION: Upper Val Saènt MUNICIPALITY: Rabbi BEDS: 80 (in 4 to 20 bed rooms) WINTER BIVOUAC: 4 places HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OPEN: summer RUN BY: IACHELINI Family S. BERNARDO DI RABBI (TN) - Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: A. ROUTE FIRST STAGE: From Piazzola go towards Somrabbi along the practicable road to the Fontanino Hotel - Alpine Hut at Coler, and continue to the car park by Malga Stablasolo (5 km approx.). From Malga Stablasolo (1,539 m) follow path no. 106 to the Dosso della Croce (1,796 m), hence to Prà di Saènt and further up to Rifugio Dorigoni. TIME: 4 hours from Somrabbi - 3 hours from Malga Stablasolo DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,088 m from Somrabbi m from Malga Stablasolo A. ROUTE SECOND STAGE: Val Saènt. ROUTE DESCRIPTION Amongst prairies and waterfalls in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. AREA: Stelvio National Park A) START and END: Somrabbi (Piazzola) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT and DESCENT): 1,088 m TIME: 1 or 2 days B)START and END: Piazzola (1,315 m) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,635 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT(DESCENT): 1,122 m TIME: 3 days From the Dorigoni Alpine Hut take path no. 128 to Rifugio Campisol (2,123 m), and continue past Malga Stablet down to Malga Stablasolo (refreshment service) on path no Return to Somrabbi - Piazzola along the outward route. TIME: 2,15 hours to Malga Stablasolo DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 900 m to Malga Stablasolo B. ROUTE FIRST STAGE: From Piazzola climb to the hamlet of Cavallar onto path n. 108 (part of Sentiero Italia). Continue past Malga Paludè/Caldesa Bassa (1,832 m) and Alta or, as an alternative, go up the furrow of Rio Val Lago Corvo up to the homonymous Alpine Hut, where you can spend the night. The nearby Corvo Lakes, home to the rare Alpine saibling are worth a visit. TIME: 3,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,110 m B. ROUTE SECOND STAGE: From the Lago Corvo Alpine Hut, take path no. 145, that goes gently up amongst hollows and screes almost to the peak of Monte Collecchio (2,954 m), with a view over the wide plane of upper Val Saènt. Continue down to the Passo del Giogo Nero (2,285 m), and hence on path no. 107 running a long stretch along the mountain side to Rifugio S.Dorigoni in Saènt, target destination of the second stage. TIME: 4 hours approx. DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 525 m (DESCENT): 515 m

15 RIFUGIO LAGO CORVO mt. LAGO CORVO ALPINE HUT ,425 m ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: private - CAVALLARI Family MUNICIPALITY: Rabbi BEDS: 40 (WINTER BIVOUAC: 4 places) HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES (2) BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OPEN: summer RUN BY: CAVALLARI Family S. Bernardo 47/A RABBI (TN) Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: B. ROUTE THIRD STAGE: From the Dorigoni Alpine Hut follow path no. 106 down across Alpine meadows, developed from ancient glacial tongues, first to Prà di Saènt, then, after climbing to the Dosso della Croce, to the Malga Stablasolo below (refreshment service). TIME: 3,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,122 m ROUTE DESCRIPTION An easy ascent to the Passo di Rabbi, an ancient passageway between South Tyrol and Trentine valleys, and the starting point for a traverse to Rifugio Dorigoni. AREA: Stelvio National Park, Val di Rabbi - Val d Ultimo START: Piazzola (1,315 m) END: S. Gertrude Val d Ultimo (BZ) (1,519 m) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,135 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 930 m TIME: 2 days FIRST STAGE: From Piazzola climb to the hamlet of Cavallar onto path n. 108 (part of Sentiero Italia). Continue past Malga Paludè/Caldesa Bassa (1,832 m) and Alta or, as an alternative, go up the furrow of Rio Val Lago Corvo up to the homonymous Alpine Hut, where you can spend the night. The nearby Corvo Lakes, home to the rare Alpine saibling are worth a visit. TIME: 3,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,110 m SECOND STAGE: From the Lago Corvo Alpine Hut continue on path no. 108 to the nearby Passo di Rabbi at 2,450 m From here go down along the Rio Montechiesa Valley following path no. 108 down to S. Gertrude in Val d Ultimo (BZ) at 1,519 m There are two possible return routes: either back along the outward route, in which case you must add another day with a 5/6 hour walk, or by public or private transport via S. Valburga, Proves, Livo, Mostizzolo and Val di Sole, or also via S.Gertrude, Merano, Passo Palade, Fondo, Mostizzolo - Val di Sole. It will take you about 2 hours to get to the departure point. (contact Pro Loco of S.Gertrude at tel for information about accommodations in Val d Ultimo or transport timetables) TIME: 2,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 930 m 15

16 16 FRANCESCO mt. DENZA ALPINE HUT IN VAL STAVÈL 2,298 m RIFUGIO FRANCESCO DENZA ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: CAI-SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) MUNICIPALITY: Vermiglio BEDS: 76 (WINTER BIVOUAC: 20 places) HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OPEN: summer; spring (for ski mountaineering), depending on weather conditions RUN BY: Mr. DE ZULIAN Mirco Via di Dossi, VERMIGLIO Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: A. ROUTE FIRST STAGE: On the road from Vermiglio to Passo Tonale, fork left at the Casa Cantoniera onto an unpaved road, and continue for about 3 km. Take the road along the Presena river bed and, after a few metres, go across the river on the left and take path no Continue to Forte Pozzi (2 hours). From Forte Pozzi, take path no. 233 to Rifugio Denza (1,5 hours - night stay). TIME: 3,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 580 m approx. DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 100 m approx. ROUTE DESCRIPTION A hiking route opposite the highest peak in Trentino (Presanella, 3,558 m), in a traditional mountaineering setting. AREA: Presanella range A) START and END: Passo Tonale (1880 m.) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 986 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 990 m TIME: 2 days B) START: Vermiglio (Stavel, 1,218 m) END: Vermiglio (Velon, 1,360 m) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,370 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,244 m TIME: 2 days A. ROUTE SECOND STAGE: From the Denza Alpine Hut, follow path no.234 that will take you to Passo dei Pozzi in an hour time. Go down a steep channel of earth, and morain silt with patches of grass to the Pozzi pastures. Continue down along an easy pathway to the Pozzi Bassi pastures, then return onto path no. 268 to the Passo del Tonale (3 hours). TIME: 4 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 406 m approx. DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 890 m approx. B. ROUTE FIRST STAGE: From Vermiglio (Stavel), take path no. 206 to Rifugio Denza, where you will stay overnight. TIME: 3,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,064 m approx. B. ROUTE SECOND STAGE: From the Denza Alpine Hut follow path no. 234 to the Passo dei Pozzi (1 hour). Follow the route described above to the Pozzi Bassi pasture, at the place known as Carbonere, take the junction to path no. 268 and continue along the forest road down to Baita Velon. TIME : 4,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEI- GHT (ASCENT): 306 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,244 m

17 RIFUGIO CAPANNA PRESENA mt CAPANNA PRESENA ALPINE HUT 2,780 m ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: Società Tonale-Presena Gestioni S.r.l. LOCATION: Presena glacier MUNICIPALITY: Vermiglio BEDS: 25 HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OTHER: game room, TV room, small fitness room, large sun terrace, heating, hotel comfort. OPEN: summer - winter (only as bar) RUN BY: Società Tonale-Presena Gestioni S.r.l. Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: FIRST STAGE: On the road coming from Vermiglio, turn left before Passo Tonale and follow the unpaved road taking to the Rio Presena bed (3 km. approx.). Right before the Vecchio Cantiere area, go past an old, disused chair lift facility ant take the mule track dating back to the First World War (follow path no. 281 signposts). ROUTE DESCRIPTION An ascent to the Capanna Presena Alpine Hut, at the foot of the Presena glacier, a site for summer skiing. Starting point for hikes on the Adamello glacier. AREA: Presanella range START: Passo Tonale (1,884 m) END: Bedole Alpine Hut (1,641 m) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,150 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,393 m TIME: 2 days Past a short marshy stretch, the mule track starts to climb up the barren, rocky slope and gets to the little lakes of Passo Paradiso, in whose area you will notice several war pits and a recently-built monument by the last recuperante from Vermiglio. Continue along the Eastern shore of the little lakes on path no. 209, up to Rifugio Capanna Presena. TIME: 3,5 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 980 m SECOND STAGE: From the Capanna Presena Alpine Hut climb up to Passo Maroccaro along the right edge of the glacier (about 1 hour time). Go down the Val di Genova slope on path no. 21, to Pozza delle Marocche, and hence on path no. 209 towards Rifugio Mandrone (2 hours). From the Mandrone Alpine Hut take path no. 212 going further down into Val di Genova to Rifugio Bedole ( 2 hours time, with a descent of 808 m). A carriage road getting down to Carisolo starts here. Note: Alternatively, from Capanna Presena you can reach the Amici della Montagna bivouac, following one of three routes of different levels of difficulty. The most interesting and demanding one is the so-called Fiori pathway (an adequate training and equipment is required to climb on the glacier and along the equipped track). 17

18 18 RIFUGIO ORSO BRUNO mt. ORSO BRUNO ALPINE HUT ,180 m ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: LOCATION: MUNICIPALITY: private - GIACOMONI Family Monte Vigo COMMEZZADURA BEDS: 50 ROOMS WITH BATH: 19 HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES (19) BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES OTHER: sun terrace, tavern, living room, stube, hotel comfort. OPEN: summer and winter RUN BY: Family GIACOMONI Via Alla Croce MALÈ (TN) - Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: FIRST STAGE: Leave the road to Marilleva 1400 at km. 8 and follow path no. 237 to join path no Go along the path to Malga Panciana (restaurant - 1,886 m). From Malga Panciana, continue up path no. 201 along the track of the ski slope to Rifugio Orso Bruno, where you will stay overnight. (as an alternative, you may get to Malga Panciana by cable car from Marilleva Call the Folgarida-Marilleva Cable Car Company at tel to make sure that the lift facilities are operating). TIME: 2,5 hours (a shorter time if you take the cable car to Malga Panciana) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 780 m SECOND STAGE: Go down towards Madonna di Campiglio across Bassetta della Viga on path n. 201 to the fork near the old Malga by the Malghette Lake (Lago Malghette), at 1,900 m (30 ). Bear right and climb through the wood to the ROUTE DESCRIPTION A summer trekking route across the winter Dolomiti Adamello-Brenta Skirama downhill ski area. AREA: Adamello-Brenta Natural Park START and END: Marilleva 1400 (or ending at Passo Campo Carlo Magno.) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 857 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 576 m (to Passo Campo Carlo Magno) TIME: 2 days basin of Lago Alto (1 hour and 10 minutes), hence continue on path n. 267 through the little valley to the plain of Tre Laghi (30-2,257 m). The path climbs westwards from the lowest lake for about a hundred metres to a rocky pass, and hence goes downhill to Lago Scuro (30.). Here the path divides into two branches: turn right uphill if you want to go up to the Agostini Alpine Hut, keep going downhill to reach the Bait dei Cacciatori (15 ) and further down to Lago Malghette (30.) and eventually to the homonymous bar - Alpine Hut (4 hours approx.). There are two alternative return routes: 1. climb up to Bassetta della Viga below the Orso Bruno Alpine Hut (45.) and hence down to Marilleva 1400 (1 hour). 2. go down the path to the right of the lake towards the road at the bottom of the valley and continue on the path running above the road to Passo Campo Carlo Magno (1,5 hours).return to the starting point by private transport or to Mezzana by coach.

19 RIFUGIO ALPINE HUT DATA OWNER: CAI-SAT (Società Alpinisti Tridentini) LOCATION: Monte Péller MUNICIPALITY: Cles BEDS: 36 (WINTER BIVOUAC: 7 places) HOT WATER: YES SHOWER: YES BAR SERVICE: YES RESTAURANT SERVICE: YES (60 seats) OPEN: PELLER mt PELLER ALPINE HUT 2,022 m summer RUN BY: Mr. Andrea BORGHESI Via Diaz, 70/a CLES (TN) - Tel MOUNTAIN HUT: FIRST STAGE: Get to Regazzini at Malè, by the fork of paths no. 308 and 374. Turn left on path no. 374, go across Rio La Val and continue up to Rifugio (Alpine Hut) Mezol (1,485 m - 2 hours), along the beautiful waymarked mule track, that often crosses the carriage road coming up from Molini di Terzolas and leading to Alpine Hut. Two routes branch out from the Mezol Alpine Hut, which is also equipped as a bivouac. The first climbs to the right and joins path no. 308 ROUTE DESCRIPTION An interesting route winding amongst thick woods and meadows, featuring a variety of landscapes and environments, with a bountiful plant life. Starting point for hiking routes in the Northern Brenta range. AREA: Northern Brenta Range START : Malè (Regazzini) 764 m END: Dimaro - Carciato, 776 m (or alternatively Malè - Regazzini) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,556 m DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,544 m TIME: 2 days Note: Rifugio Peller can also be reached by car, following an unpaved road from Cles (658 m - 16 km.), or from Tuenno (645 m - 10 km) bis, which gets to the Baite de le Cune, where it joins path no. 308 heading to Malga Clesera. The second route, that you will follow, turns left up path no. 374 and continues (partly as a pathway, partly as a forest road) past a steep forest slope down to the grazing land below Rifugio Peller. Cross the little road coming up from Malga Clesera and go down to the Alpine Hut, where you will stay overnight. A partly equipped, steep path gets, in about 1 hour time, from the Alpine Hut to Monte Peller, at 2,320 m, offering a magnificent view. TIME: 4 hours (1 more hour to climb up to Monte Peller) DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (ASCENT): 1,284 m (an additional 298 m to climb up to Monte Peller). SECOND STAGE: From the Peller Alpine Hut, take the easy lane going by the little Madonna della Neve Church and go down to Malga Clesera (1,889 m)*. Turn left on path n. 308, past the hollow of the Salare Lake (that can be seen only early in the summer) and continue down past the old Malga Cavalli (1,889 m). Take path no. 335 towards Dimaro across the wild Valle dei Cavalli (Horse Valley) to Carciato. Return to Malè by either private or public transport. TIME: 4 hours DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT (DESCENT): 1,246 m *Note: From Malga Clesera, you may take path no. 308, going across Prà della Selva and shortly down to Malè - Regazzini, at the route starting point. 19

20 20 (source: Commissione Sentieri Escursionismo CAI-SAT) T his hiking route has been devised with the aim of defining an itinerary across Italy that would enhance the so-called minor centres and rediscovering the relationship with their inhabitants. The Trentino-Alto Adige section of Sentiero Italia starts from the Montozzo A.Bozzi Alpine Hut, where its two Lombard sections join together. The first two stages wind in the Stelvio National Park area, amongst the grazing land and Alpine pastures of Val di Pejo and Val di Rabbi, opposite the peaks of the Cevedale range. From Bagni di Rabbi, the pathway continues along the Val di Non slopes of the Maddalene Range, across the small hamlets of Bresimo, Rumo and Proves (the latter being a German-speaking village in Alto Adige). This part of the route follows easy pathways that were either traced for forestry and cattle breeding uses or during the First World War, as well as several stretches of forest roads. FIRST STAGE: DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: ascent 350 m - descent 1,200 m TIME: 5,5 hours From the Bozzi Alpine Hut (2,478 m) go a short way up to the Forcellina del Montozzo (2,613 m), featuring the remains of First World War military posts. Go down to the upper Val Montozzo, continue across the grassy rib below the Punta di Ercavallo and, when you get to a headland, go quickly down to a fork. Turn left to the shore of the Pian Palù Lake (1,815 m), climb gently to the Malga di Pian Palù (1,826 m) and to the bridge across the Noce Torrent. Take the pathway along the Northern shore of the lake that will take you, past some gentle counter-slopes, onto the forest road towards the Pian Palù dam (1,810 m). Turn left along the forest road (to the North) to Malga Giumela (1,950 m). The pathway continues flat across the Northern slopes of Val del Monte. Past the old fort by the fork with the pathway to Valle degli Orsi, continue on the little lane, past the turning to Malga Termenago di Sotto. When you see the Rio Cadini waterfall, turn around a ridge, go past the Tarlenta Northward pathway and continue to the Covel slope (1,800 m). Go down to the right past the Dosso di S. Rocco and further down along a steep road to Peio (1,579 m), where you may find a hotel night accommodation. SECOND STAGE: DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: ascent 1,100 m - descent 1,450 m TIME: 7,5 hours From Peio Paese (1,579 m), take the little road to the North heading towards Croce dei Bagni (on the hydrographic right of the Noce Bianco Torrent, in Val de la Mare). Go past a few masi (typical mountain houses), joining the Cogolo - Malga Mare paved road at Malga Ponte Vecchio (1,762 m). Follow path no. 140 bis in the larch wood, then take the right turning to Malga Verdignana (2,076 m), leaving the path to Le Lame on

21 your left. Go across the rib with several ups and downs to Malga Levi (2,015 m), and turn left (to the Northwest) on path no The path climbs steeply across the pasture above the Malga and further up to Passo Cercen (2,623 m), an easy pass between Val di Peio and Val di Rabbi. Go down the grassy slopes in upper Val Cercen, past Malga Cercena Alta (2,147 m) and further down along the forest road to Malga Cercena Bassa (1,969 m). Continue down a steep slope in the wood, past the turnings to Malga Frassa and Malga Tremenesca and eventually to the bottom of Val di Rabbi at Bagni di Rabbi (1,195 m) where you will stay overnight. THIRD STAGE: DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: ascent 1,200 m TIME: 3,5 hours From Bagni di Rabbi (1,240 m) follow the Val di Rabbi provincial road and take the right turning to Piazzola (1,315 m), go through the quaint hamlet and continue on the little road to Cavallàr (1,420 m). Following waymarks no. 108 go up an unpaved road and, past a picnic area, take path no. 108, that climbs amongst the fir and larch wood crossing the forest road. When you join a little road, turn right to Malga Paludè Bassa (1,835 m), and further on to the beginning of Val Lago Corvo. Leave the little road and follow the pathway up the valley. Go across a forest road and past the right turn (a section of path no. 108) that climbs towards Malga Paludè Alta (2,2021 m). Keep left and climb up the most difficult stretch, along a scree and a grassy shoulder to the fork with paths no. 135 and 12, and the nearby Lago Corvo Alpine Hut (2,425 m), where you will stay overnight. FOURTH STAGE: DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT: ascent 200 m - descent 1,570 m TIME: 6 hours From the Lago Corvo Alpine Hut (2,425 m), along path no. 108, go slightly downhill to the fork with paths no. 135 and 12. Turn left following waymarks no. 135 and start climbing uphill, leaving path no. 12 on your left. Continue across the meadows at the foot of the Punta di Quaira elevation (reached by path no. 12), with a few counter-slopes. Go on above the Palù little lake of Caldes, continue downhill around Val Pragambài and climb up the meadows below Cima Tuatti, and further on to Passo Palù (2,412 m), overlooking Val di Bresimo. Follow path no. 35 across some grazing land to the Malga Bordolona di Sopra (2,084 m). Go down the unpaved road, continue past a shrine and, at the following hairpin bend, take path no. 133 B on your right. The path goes gently down amongst rhododendron meadows, right below Castel Pagano and Cima Zoccolo, hence continues past some grassy ribs down to the hollow of Malga Preghena di Sotto (1,911 m). Go down the forest road running along the watershed of Val Malgazza (after leaving path no. 133 B), and go further down across the bridge over Rio Barnès at Amol (1,369 m). Follow the unpaved road - that is paved in its final part - to Bagni di Bresimo (1,056 m). 21

22 A magnificent traverse on the Northern side of the Brenta Dolomites along a varied and not too tiring route, facing east all the time and including with a few, short mountaineering sections. Picturesque views over the Tovel Lake and the Campa mountain range. There are no intermediate shelters on the way, but you can descend easily and quickly to the malgas and pastures below. Follow the route described in this brochure to the Peller Alpine Hut, where the traverse starts. Follow paths n. 301 and then 306 from the Peller Alpine Hut to Passo Grostè (6,5 hours approx.). 22

23 You can also traverse the Range all along the ridges following the Costanzi path (no.366) which begins near the Passo della Nana (going past the Costanzi and Bonvecchio Bivouac huts).this is one of the most exciting ridge hiking routes in the Brenta Dolomites and is recommended only for experienced mountaineers who can safely tackle rock routes (grade 1) and exposed, equipped tracks (11 hours from the Peller Alpine Hut). It is advisable to be accompanied by an alpine guide 23

24 ADAMELLO-PRESANELLA RANGE CIMA PRESANELLA m CAPANNA PRESENA DENZA VELON ADAMELLO-BRENTA NATURAL PARK ORSO BRUNO BRENTA DOLOMITES 24

25 ORTLES-CEVEDALE RANGE MANTOVA AL VIOZ LARCHER STELVIO NATIONAL PARK DORIGONI MALGA MARE LAGO CORVO PELLER 25

26 26 Travel notes

27 USEFUL ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS Uffici Informazioni ed Accoglienza Turistica I.A.T.: Tourist Offices MALÈ (TN) - P.zza R. Elena [email protected] Tel Fax MEZZANA-MARILLEVA (TN) [email protected] Tel Fax FOLGARIDA (TN) - [email protected] Tel Fax PASSO TONALE (TN) - [email protected] Tel Fax PEIO (TN) - [email protected] Tel Fax Consorzio PARCO NAZIONALE DELLO STELVIO Settore Trentino STELVIO NATIONAL PARK Board - Trentine Section Via Roma, COGOLO DI PEIO (TN) Tel Fax [email protected] - Rabbi Visitor Centre (Centro Visitatori) Località Rabbi Fonti RABBI (TN) Tel. and fax Peio Visitor Centre (Centro Visitatori) Via Roma, COGOLO DI PEIO (TN) Tel. and fax Peio Animal Wildlife Centre (Area Faunistica) Località Peio Fonti PEIO (TN) Tel Rabbi Forester Station (Stazione Forestale) Località Rabbi Fonti RABBI (TN) Tel. and fax Peio Forester Station (Stazione Forestale) at Peio Fonti Animal Wildlife Centre PEIO (TN) Tel. and fax PARCO NATURALE ADAMELLO-BRENTA ADAMELLO-BRENTA NATURAL PARK Via Nazionale, STREMBO (TN) Tel Fax [email protected] AZIENDA PER IL TURISMO delle Valli di Sole, Pejo e Rabbi VAL DI SOLE TOURIST BOARD Viale Marconi n MALÈ (TN) Tel Fax [email protected] VAL DI TOVEL VISITOR CENTRE (Centro Visitatori) by Tovel Lake - Val di Non Tel SCUOLA ALPINISMO E SCIALPINISMO Val di Sole MOUNTAINEERING AND SKI MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL Piazza R. Elena, 17 - Townhall MALÈ (TN) Tel. and fax [email protected] ALPINE HUTS Hut Home CAPANNA PRESENA F. DENZA in Val Stavèl S. DORIGONI in Saènt LAGO CORVO LARCHER al Cevedale MANTOVA al Vioz ORSO BRUNO PELLER MOUNTAIN RESCUE MOUNTAIN RESCUE CALL TRENTINO EMERGENCY Tel. 118 How to call 118: dial 118 (this is a no-charge number - do not insert any coins), wait until you hear a recorded message, then calmly make your request to the operator. Remember to say: what has happened, where you are calling from, conditions and number of injured. SNOW AND WEATHER REPORT FOR THE PROVINCE OF TRENTO Message recorded [email protected] Self fax PLAN: A.P.T. Valli di Sole, Pejo e Rabbi Thanks to the Val di Sole Mountaineering and Ski Mountaineering School, to the Alpine Hut Managers, to SAT, to the Commissione Sentieri Escursionismo CAI-SAT for devising and developing hiking routes TRANSLATION BY: Maura Porrati. - All rights reserved. PHOTOGRAPHS BY: R. Fondriest, G. Bernardi, D. Marinolli, T. Mochen, V. Mariotti, A. Dalpez, Val di Sole Alpine Guides, Alpine Hut Managers, A.P.T. Val di Sole archives. DRAWINGS BY: Dario Andreis PRINTED BY: Esperia srl - First edition Updated reprint dezember

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