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Trail n. 12 Val Brenta - Malga Brenta Bassa - showshoeing itinerary

Snowshoeing · Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Val Rendena
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  • locality "Malga Brenta Bassa"
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An itinerary of intermediate difficulty, but without an excessive elevation gain, through the Brenta Valley in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites.
moderate
Distance 9.1 km
3:25 h
263 m
271 m
1,288 m
1,123 m
A mostly flat excursion that alternates between snowy trails and forestry roads through a forest of lovely European silver fir trees interspersed with open areas, clearings, and alpine farmhouses. The itinerary runs alongside crystal-clear streams of the Brenta Valley to a beautiful clearing at Malga Brenta Bassa, where there is a stunning view of the Dolomites and the west face of Crozzon di Brenta overlooking the valley.

Author’s recommendation

Be sure to bring a camera.

Rest area with food service at Prà de la Casa

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Update: January 19, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,288 m
Lowest point
1,123 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
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Safety information

Experience walking along irregular mountain trails is recommended. In the event of fresh snow, snowshoes are also recommended. Be careful of ice when temperatures are particularly low. As you might imagine, the accessibility of these mountain trails depends entirely on the conditions found at any given time, such as the weather and other natural and environmental conditions. Therefore, before you set out, you should check the status of the trail by contacting alpine guides, lodge operators, or the local tourist office or park information office.

Tips and hints

For information on the conditions of the route:

www.campigliodolomiti.it/alpineguides

For information on  the weather and snow situation:

www.meteotrentino.it

www.ski.it/en/weather-report

Start

Prà de la Casa area (1,172 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.192866, 10.797452
DMS
46°11'34.3"N 10°47'50.8"E
UTM
32T 638695 5117046
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Destination

Prà de la Casa area

Turn-by-turn directions

From S.A. di Mavignola reach Prà de la Casa area, where you can park. Or starting on foot from S. A. di Mavignola, passing through Maso Doss (30 min) , descend along the path and cross the Sarca di Campiglio river. Walk on the left side of Val Brenta and gradually ascend to the Pinzolo-Campiglio Express. After short time you reach Prà de la Casa area (45 min). Continue along the forest road passing through a characteristic white firs wood; once left the crossroad to Valagola on the right side continue to Malga Brenta Bassa (30 min) from where it opens an amazing viewpoint on the Brenta Dolomites. Turning on the right side you get back in the woods, cross the Sarca river and reach Malga Fratte (20 min). From here, quickly and in descend, you return to Prà de la Casa area. Going down for about 200 meters along the road at the bottom of the valley and after crossing the bridge, turn right, taking the forest road that leads to the Plaza farms. After crossing the Plaza meadows and pastures, cross the Val Brenta road and take the path that leads to the B&B Maso Pin.

Public transport

Served by the Madonna di Campiglio Skibus (S.Antonio di Mavignola stop) or the Trentino Trasporti bus line (S.Antonio di Mavignola stop).

By road

From Sant’Antonio di Mavignola, to the south of Madonna di Campiglio, follow the signs for “Val Brenta”. Take the downhill road across the bridge over the Sarca river to Prà della Casa. Park your car here and continue on foot.

Parking

Parking is available free of charge in Prà de la Casa.

Coordinates

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46.192866, 10.797452
DMS
46°11'34.3"N 10°47'50.8"E
UTM
32T 638695 5117046
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Equipment

Appropriate winter clothing, hiking boots, walking poles and instep crampons or snowshoes, water bottle or thermos flask.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.1 km
Duration
3:25 h
Ascent
263 m
Descent
271 m
Highest point
1,288 m
Lowest point
1,123 m
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Morning
1600 m 1800 m
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