Medium difficulty walk reaching Malga Valbiolo and the nearby Marmot Village, a fun educational path made up of five stations where the little ones can have fun among slides, wooden playhouses, tunnels, and a water mill.
The route develops on a not too demanding path with a splendid view over the valley, the fascinating Presena Glacier, and the majestic surrounding peaks. The itinerary winds through wide meadows rich in high-altitude vegetation where, if you are lucky, you may spot cheerful marmots peeking out from the numerous burrows visible along the way. Upon reaching the arrival point of the Valbiolo chairlift, the little ones can enjoy themselves among wooden games present in the Marmot Village. Here, there are several attractions where children can engage and play outdoors. Finally, if you want to enjoy a lunch break at altitude, you can taste excellent typical dishes at Malga Valbiolo, from where you can admire the new artificial pond built near the mountain hut.
Rules for mountain walks:
You park the car at the Valbiolo chairlift parking lot (1884 m) and take the asphalt road on the right up to Ospizio San Bartolomeo or Hotel La Mirandola (1971 m). To the left of the hotel, take the SAT 111 trail that steadily climbs up to Malga Valbiolo (2244 m), passing next to the new and charming artificial pond. The trail is panoramic and climbs through the meadows of Passo Tonale rich in high-altitude vegetation and curious marmot burrows. Near the arrival of the Valbiolo chairlift, there is the Marmot Village, a fun educational path with wooden games and various equipment where children can have fun. Malga Valbiolo is also reachable by the convenient Valbiolo chairlift (see here for schedules), open from late June to early September (check opening periods here). The return can be done following the dirt road that starts from Malga Valbiolo.
You can reach Passo del Tonale with the Trentino Trasporti scheduled bus (download the schedules for outbound and return).
Follow the SS42, up to Passo del Tonale. More or less at the level of Hotel Gardenia, turn left onto Via della Circonvallazione and continue, keeping right and following the signs for Valbiolo chairlift.
Leave your car in the large parking lot at the start of the Valbiolo chairlift.
To face this walk, we recommend wearing hiking boots and a hat and carrying a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle in your backpack.
Don't forget your camera or phone to capture the views and scenes you like most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.
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