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  3. From Nago to the summit of Monte Altissimo

From Nago to the summit of Monte Altissimo

Mountain Hiking
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Duration 2.6 h

Distance 4.3 km

Ascend 752 hm

Descent 7 hm

Max. height 2060 m

From Nago to the summit of Monte Altissimo - Description

Monte Altissimo is one of the most popular destinations with hikers in Garda Trentino who are drawn by its wonderful lake views which change with every bend along the trail.
This trail is a section of the Peace Trail or Sentiero della Pace in Trentino, a long-distance trail which touches on points of major interest on what was the Front during the Great War. All the mountainside above Nago bears traces of the Austro-Hungarian defences, tunnels and barricades which recall the distant days of the First World War.
This trek runs through the Monte Baldo Local Nature Reserve, a protected area notable for its exceptional biodiversity. Monte Baldo has been renowned since the 15th century for its extraordinary variety of plants and flowers and known as the “Garden of Europe”.

Directions

  • Start

    Prati di Nago - Nago

    Start out from Prati di Nago (1560 m) where you turn onto the trail SAT 601. This leads first to Monte Varagna and then, by the north ridge, to the summit of Monte Altissimo and the mountain hut Rifugio Damiano Chiesa. You come back down the same way.

  • end point

    Hut Rifugio Damiano Chiesa - Monte Altissimo

required equipment

The trail presents no particular difficulties but make sure to take clothing suited to the high altitude (the summit is 2079 metres a.s.l.) You need to be wearing the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels. What should you take when you go on a hike? What you should have in your rucksack (for a day trip a 25/30L capacity should do): water canteen (1L) snacks (e.g. mixed dried fruit or chocolate) First aid kit windproof jacket fleece change of t-shirt and socks (in a plastic bag) make sure to wear or at least bring a pair of long trousers hat sun screen sunglasses gloves whistle to attract attention in an emergency Emergency telephone number: 112 Make sure you're wearing the right footwear for the trail and season. The going can get rough and rocky underfoot and a pair of hiking boots will protect you from sprains. When wet, a grassy slope, rocky slab or steep trail can be dangerous unless you are wearing the proper footwear. And finally... ... don't forget to bring your camera! You'll need it to capture the stunning views you come across all over Garda Trentino. And if you like, you can share your memories with us at #GardaTrentino.

Tips for the tour

Don't miss the chance to try some of the typical dishes from the Trentino cuisine at hut Damiano Chiesa! 

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Take the main road strada statale 240 to Nago and then follow directions for Monte Baldo. A steep tarmac road takes you up the mountainside till you come to a barrier and the start of the trail SAT 601 (about 14 km from Nago).
Free car parking at the start of the trail.

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