The Emperor's Way

Safety information

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

• gather good information about the route and conditions before leaving. You can do this by contacting the nearest tourist information office;
• the day before the hike check the weather forecast and the avalanche bulletin;
• if you plan to reach a mountain hut or refuge, make sure they are open and if you intend to stop to eat or sleep, call them in advance to book;
• before leaving, if you do not feel well, postpone the outing until you feel better;
• never abandon waste in the mountains and, if possible, avoid leaving it near the refuges or huts you will visit;
• if you spot wild animals along the way, we invite you not to approach, not to shout and to keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from chasing and scaring them instinctively.

Starting point

Directions

Dimaro (800 m) - Doss S. Brigida (1,344 m) - Masi Ronzola (1,289 m) - Folgarida/Belvedere (1,400 m)

From the village of Dimaro, follow the SS in the direction of Passo Campo Carlo Magno - Madonna di Campiglio up to the first hairpin bend, near which you will find parking. 
After carefully crossing the state road, near the hairpin bend, take the forest road that ascends the Val Meledrio, making the first stop at the Ecomuseum of Val Meledrio, an open-air museum that tells the story of the places and traditions of our past. 
After reaching an old lime kiln, where quicklime was once produced, climb through the dense larch forest covering the slopes of Doss di Santa Brigida, where in the past there was a hospice for travelers and pilgrims, now called Malga del Doss. Once you reach the junction that leads to the old hospice, take the small road on the right, carved into the rock. Here the Meledrio stream emerges from a narrow rocky gorge and forms some waterfalls. It is worth pausing here to admire this evocative sight. After a short break, continue to climb towards the Masi di Ronzola, until you reach the SS 239 at the Belvedere locality in Folgarida. 
Follow the same route to return to the car or, alternatively, take the local bus that takes you back to Dimaro (here are the timetables).

Public transportation

You can reach the village of Dimaro by Trentino Trasporti local bus MALÈ- FOLGARIDA - MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO (download the outbound and return timetables), getting off at the Dimaro stop at Piazza Centrale. 

How to get there

Where to park

Here is a list of items you should have with you when you go snowshoeing:

• waterproof boots;
• snowshoes and trekking poles. To rent them, choose the rental closest to you;
• waterproof winter clothing, comfortable and warm;
• mask, as required by the COVID-19 safety protocol;
• hat, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen;
• small backpack with a snack and a thermos of hot drink;
• AVALANCHE self-rescue kit MANDATORY 'where, due to snow and weather conditions, avalanche risks exist' (Art.26 Legislative Decree 28 February 2021 no.40). The kit consists of an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe and before undertaking any excursion, make sure you know how to use it. You can also rent it at shops that offer this service;
• camera or mobile phone to capture views and scenes you like most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.