This itinerary necessitates experience at high altitudes. Entrust the professionalism of the Val di Sole Alpine Guides for help and advice.
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Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.
DAY 1: RIFUGIO MANDRON CITTÀ DI TRENTO
EEA - Escursionisti Esperti con Attrezzature (Expert Equipped Hike)
Departure point is the car park at the Cabinovia Paradiso a Passo Tonale. Take the lift up to Passo Paradiso (2.585m). From here take the dirt road which leads to Lago del Monticello, to the right of which is the SAT 44 which rises and passes a number of rocky jumps to Passo del Castellaccio (2.936m), and the Sentiero dei Fiori a historical route dating back to the First World War. As the road progresses it becomes steeper until reaching the highest point the Corno di Lagoscuro (3.160m), where the Capanna Lagoscuro can be found, open only occasionally and unmanned. From here the descent to Passo Lagoscuro (2.970m) and the end of the ferrata. Close to Lago Scuro the descent to the SAT 209 which leads to Rifugio Mandron Città di Trento (2.449m).
DAY 2: RIFUGIO STAVEL F. DENZA
EEA - Escursionisti Esperti con Attrezzature (Expert Equipped Hike)
From Rifugio Mandron follow the SAT 212 until reaching an altitude of 2.253m and take the SAT 220 (sentiero Migotti) which firstly runs alongside the wild face of the Cima Busazza and rises to Passo Cercen (3.022m) on the Presanella glacier. From here stay on the left and follow the rocky incline down to the SAT 206 which leads to Rifugio Stavel F. Denza (2.298m).
DAY 3: PASSO DEL TONALE
EE - Escursionisti Esperti (Expert Hiker)
From Rifugio Stavel F. Denza follow the SAT 234 close to the beautiful Lago Denza and up through the fields and rocks to Passo dei Pozzi (2.604m). From here the path descends the north face of the Cima dei Pozzi and reaches the remains of the Pozzi Alti fort (1.884m). From the fort take the SAT 268, which after a series of bends descends towards the Val di Sole and which, crossing diagonally takes you across the Ponte dei Alpini (1.537m) to the forest road which leads to Malga Pecè, and finally Passo Tonale (1.883m).
By train to Trento (Verona-Brennero line) and from here, take the Trento-Malè-Mezzana (Val di Sole) local train to any station where buses are available, for the latest timetable go to www.valdisole.net/EN/Public-Transportation.
FROM BOLOGNA-VERONA AND FROM BRENNERO
Take the A22 motorway and exit at Trento Nord (if you are coming from the south) or S.Michele all’Adige (if you coming from the north). Proceed in direction Cles, Val di Non, Val di Sole, to Passo Tonale. At Pass Tonale park in front of the Cabinovia Presena and take the lift.
FROM BERGAMO-BRESCIA
Proceed along the SS42 (direction Passo Del Tonale), and follow the signs to Passo Tonale. At Pass Tonale park in front of the Cabinovia Presena and take the lift.
Trekking suitable only for experts equipped with a harness, ice picks, crampons and equipment to undertake the Via Ferrata.
Recommended equipment: Waterproof clothes, light but warm (the first layer of clothing in contact with the skin, should be made of polypropylene, a second layer should be of wool or felt (for insulation) and the third layer, waterproof windcheater raincoat in nylon or Gore-Tex and long trousers, heavy walking shoes, (avoid trainers) gloves, hat, a change of clothes, rucksack, water bottle and sleeping bag.
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