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San Giuliano, Garzonè and Vacarsa lake tour
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Rifugio San GiulianoPhoto: P. Geminiani, APT Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Val Rendena
Evocative route with the wonderful mountain lakes of San Giuliano and Garzonè, characterized by a wonderful view on the Presanella top.
By car from Caderzone Terme, take the road for the San Giuliano lakes.
Park in Pöc dali Fafc and then continue on foot along the road to Malga Campo. Continue along a brief section of trail until you reach the intersection with trail SAT 230 from Malga Diaga. Follow trail SAT 230 to Malga San Giuliano, to the lakes, and to Rifugio San Giuliano. Continue up along trail SAT 221 to Bocchetta dell’Acqua Fredda, then descend to Vacarsa lake and Malga Campostril. Here, take the senter plan trail back to the parking area.
Author’s recommendation
We suggest you a break in the welcoming refuge of San Giuliano, restored recently, and in the nearby church-sanctuary on the river of the lake. It is said that the little church, dedicated to S. Giuliano of Cilicia, was guarded by an hermit, besides being celebrated in ancient times for its spring of "good water for fevers".
Not to be missed the camera: the route has an amazing view on the Presanella top, the Carè Alto-Adamello glaciers and the Brenta Dolomites.
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Trail sign: 230 and 221
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.
Tips and hints
For further information about the path and the route conditions, contact the Pinzolo mountain guides: ph. +39 0465 502111 - www.mountainfriends.it.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From “Malga Campo”, where there is a great view on the Presanella Peak, take the itinerary n° 230. Follow the path on the right orographic side of Val Genova, till the pastures of “Malga San Giuliano”. After a short descent you reach “San Giuliano” lake, the small church and the refuge. Not far away from here there is “Grazonè” lake, separated from San Giuliano lake by moraines. Go on following path n° 221 and go up till “Bocchetta dell’Acqua Fredda” or “San Giuliano” Pass.
Go down till “Vacarsa” lake and then till “Malga Campostril”. Go on along the path in the direction of “Caderzone Terme”; after a few minutes turn left and follow signs to “Pozza delle Vacche” area. Here you find the dirt road that leads you to “Malga Campo”.
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Public transport
The road going uphill from Caderzone Terme to Malga Campo is not served by public transports.Getting there
From Caderzone Terme, 5 km south of Pinzolo along the main road SS239, take the first road on the right past the bridge, at the beginning of the village. Turn left at the first fork and go on as far as you reach the road on the right with the sign towards "Malga Campo, Laghi di San Giuliano". Follow to Malga Campo/Pozza delle Vacche, along the little mountain road - particularly narrow and steep but paved- as far as you reach the car park near Malga Campo. The last 2 km are along a dirt road.Parking
Big free parking before Malga Campo, where the route starts.Coordinates
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Mountaineering boots, hat, windbreakers and sun lotion are highly recommended.
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