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Trail Lago dei Caprioli

Category
Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
3:00
Durata in ore
Distance
20.8
Distance in km
Status
open
A beautiful tour that starts from the arrival of the Copai - Panciana cable car and takes you into the valley through unique natural vistas and fun trails.
Departure by the Copai - Panciana cable car until reaching Malga Panciana. From here, a succession of descents and small climbs on dirt roads, fun trails, and some technical sections. Upon reaching Malga Fazzon, you will go over Monte Salvat and reach Valpiana, then return to the starting point along the cycle-pedestrian path.

Route info

Difficult
Distance
20.8 km
Activity time
3:00 h.
Uphill Elevation
156 m
Downhill elevation
1209 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1895 m
Lowest point
808 m
Height difference
1087 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Admire the 360-degree landscape towards the Val di Sole, the Brenta Dolomites, and the Ortles-Cevedale Group that unfolds before you.

Safety information

Here are some simple tips for navigating the routes on two wheels:

- Plan the tour according to your abilities and the weather.- Go slow, be cautious, enjoy the scenery and the silence.
- Adapt your riding style to the characteristics and conditions of the terrain.
- Rely on bike guides.
- Wear appropriate clothing and gear.
- Respect the environment around you and the people who live there by bringing your waste back down.
- Stick to the designated paths and do not ride on those prohibited for bikes.
- Stop if someone needs help.
- Be cautious on shared pedestrian and cycling paths, which are also frequented by hikers.
- If you encounter pedestrians, alert them of your arrival and reduce your speed.

Starting point

The arrival point of the Copai-Panciana Gondola Lift

Directions

On arrival with the telecabina from Daolasa you take the dirt road to Monte Vigo and to Rifugio Orso Bruno, 2.159 m asl  (refreshments and a striking view of the Dolomites). From here a descent on a very stoney road towards Malga Panciana. Immediately below, divert to the left towards Rifugio Orti. On a short but expert path (pay attention to the wooden steps) you reach the forest road which brings you to the lakes - Malghet di Mezzana. Now a downhill run to the hairpin bend.  From here there is an easy dirt road which leads to Malga Fazzon. From the malga a downhill ride on a forest road bringing you to Fazzon from where the road is tarmacked right up to Lago di Caprioli. After a ride around the perimeter of the lake you can cycle down towards the car-park (close to the car park is the recently restructured Malga Bassa Fazzon which hosts a visitor centre featuring  the Brown Bear.)  From the car park there is a dirt road, turn right at the first junction and continue along the road ‘of the gnomes’ which immediately brings you to the penultimate hairpin bend on the road from Pellizzano to Lago di Caprioli. Carry on to the next sharp bend where there is a path close to the ski jumps and on to the cycle path which will take youback to Daolasa.

Public transportation

Use of the Telecabina Copai - Panciana lift of the Folgarida Marilleva Ski Resort. It is possible to use the Val di Sole Guest Card to access the facilities.

How to get there

From Bergamo-Brescia: follow the SS42 towards Tonale.

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

Where to park

Parking for the Telecabina Copai Panciana is available at Marilleva 1400.
To ride the Lago dei Caprioli Trail, we recommend using an enduro bike.