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Tour Molini N° 1313

Category
Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
3:30
Durata in ore
Distance
30.5
Distance in km
Status
open
The Tour Molini passes through old paths, from Commezzadura to the village of Bolentina, where time has stood still. The return is on the opposite side, from Malé, Croviana, Dimaro, and back to the starting point.
From Daolasa in Commezzadura, you reach the village of Piano via a short stretch of bike path. Then, you cross to the opposite side of the valley and, through old forest roads and trails, you reach the characteristic villages of Mestriago and Deggiano before climbing to Montes and arriving at Bolentina. You continue climbing for a stretch on a forest road until you enter a short trail that will take you into Val di Rabbi on the masi forest road. You reach Malé via "La Lec," the ancient road that leads from the Birreria area to the main town of Solandro, crossing the Noce River to get to the opposite side of the mountain.

The return is via the Val di Sole Marathon route, heading towards Commezzadura on forest roads, traversing the wild Val Meledrio.

Route info

Difficult
Distance
30.5 km
Activity time
3:30 h.
Uphill Elevation
1046 m
Downhill elevation
1047 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1347 m
Lowest point
690 m
Height difference
657 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Once you arrive in the village of Montes, you will pass by the little church of San Valentino: take a break and enjoy the view from the beautiful terrace overlooking Val di Sole.

Safety information

The natural trail uphill from Piano to Bolentina is narrow in some sections: therefore, be cautious in these areas, and if necessary, push your bike. Important advice: if using SPD pedals and you are not very experienced with them, it’s better not to stay clipped in.

Other recommendations:

- Plan the tour according to your abilities and the weather forecast;
- Go slowly, be cautious, and enjoy the scenery and the silence;
- Adapt your riding style to the characteristics and condition of the terrain;
- Rely on bike guides;
- Wear appropriate clothing and gear;
- Respect the environment and the people living there by taking your trash back down;
- Respect the trail and do not ride on paths that are prohibited for bikes. Stop if someone needs help;
- Be cautious along the combined bike and pedestrian paths and trails, which are also frequented by hikers;
- If you encounter pedestrians, notify them of your arrival and reduce your speed.

Starting point

Daolasa

Directions

From the Daolasa parking lot, take the bike path heading west towards Cogolo.

Near the village of Piano, cross the bridge over the Noce river, leave the bike path, and continue straight towards the village center. At the first junction, turn right, and after 100 meters, take the road on the left, which climbs up to a wide switchback. Just before the parking lot, turn right again, still uphill, and take the dirt road, then turn right onto a gently sloping downhill trail.

The trail connects to a dirt road, which descends to the village of Commezzadura. Upon reaching the church of St. John the Baptist, continue left across a meadow. After crossing the wooden bridge, take the Aulasa trail uphill until you reach a large farmhouse with a view of the village of Commezzadura.

From here, continue on the dirt road for 500 meters until you reach a trail on the left that gently climbs to the village of Deggiano. Once in the village, continue on Via dei Plazzol, crossing through the entire village, then take the dirt road on the left, which gently climbs with two switchbacks. Continue on the road, still climbing, until you reach Montes, and then proceed on the paved road towards the parish church of Bolentina, where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley.

Once you reach the Chapel of Santa Barbara, take the left turn downhill; continue until the junction where a right turn leads to a dirt road heading towards Val di Rabbi.

At the end of the road, take a downhill single trail, then rejoin the dirt road. Follow the signs for Malè on the 'Strada dela Lec.'

Once you reach Via Trento, the main street of Malè, turn left onto Via Guglielmo Marconi, heading towards the playground and municipal swimming pool on Via alla Croce.

After passing the playground, the dirt road begins, leading to a narrow bridge that crosses the Noce river. After crossing it, continue right on the paved road. Near the ice rink, turn left, then right onto Via Molini. Continue on the road towards the Mmape Museum, then to Località le Plazze di Croviana, and finally, above the village of Monclassico, on Via alla Sorgente. After a short descent, take the dirt road again on the left, uphill.

Proceed for a long stretch through the forest until you reach the village of Carciato, entering Piazza S. Giovanni and continuing left on Via Acquaseri.

At the junction for Val Meledrio, continue uphill to the right, following the road to the bridge that crosses the Meledrio stream.

Keep climbing on the dirt road until you reach the hydroelectric power plant and the bridge that crosses the stream again.

Before the bridge, take the gently sloping trail to the right, continuing through the forest until you reach the SS239 at the junction on the right towards Costa Rotian. Continue in this direction and turn left onto a downhill single track, and after 500 meters, rejoin the paved road that, passing through the village of Almazzago, leads back to the Daolasa parking lot.

Public transportation

From Trento, take the electric railway “Trento - Malé - Mezzana” to reach the station of Daolasa in Val di Sole, which allows for bike transport on the trains. For more information: Trentino Trasporti -

https://www.trentinotrasporti.it/viaggia-con-noi/ferrovia.

How to get there

From Bergamo-Brescia: follow the SS42 of Tonale.

From Bologna-Verona and the Brenner: take the A22 Brenner motorway, exit at Trento Nord for those coming from the south, and exit at San Michele all’Adige for those coming from the north. Continue towards Cles, Val di Non, along the SS43, and after passing Cles, take the SS42 towards Passo del Tonale, Val di Sole.

Where to park

It is recommended to leave the car at the parking lot of the Daolasa - Val Mastellina cable car, which is subject to a fee during certain periods, even in the summer season.
We always recommend carrying a repair kit with you: a spare tube, a pump, glue, patches, and a set of tools for quick repairs.