Hiking trail - Tour of Zimon

Mountain Hiking
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Duration 4.3 h

Distance 6.6 km

Ascend 692 hm

Descent 665 hm

Max. height 2794 m

Hiking trail - Tour of Zimon - Description

Imponent itinerary that develops at a certain height linking the ancient traces, and that gives you the opportunity to walk through the entire core of Cima D'Asta.
For this itinerary good training is required.
 
You will walk on pass and through valleys, where the landscape is extraordinary.

Directions

  • Start

    Rifugio Brentari

    Difficulty EE: Expert Excursionistic Route The tour of Zimon can be carried out starting from Rifugio Brentari at a hight of 2500 mt. It is mostly targeted to expert excursionists and signaled as SAT E 392, this trail goes through a sequence of forts and wild amphitheatres of the northern side of the mountain to then join a military way that goes up along the ridge of Col del Vento. It is advisable to to it clockwise since it requires to undertake a difference in height of 800 m and an average time around 6h of walk. The trail touches various pearls in the following order: Passo Socede, Forcella Coronon, Vallon del Coronon, Forcella de Medo, Lago del Bus, Forcella col del Vento, Laste Alte, Laste dei Fiori, La Forzoleta, taking the excursionist back to Rifugio Brentari.

  • end point

    Rifugio Brentari

required equipment

The usual outfit for excursions to the mountain is required (Hiking clothing and boots, a raincoat in case of rain).

Tips for the tour

It is necessary to listen to the advices offered by the local refuges' managers and leave early in the morning.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium
  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Once the village of Pieve Tesino is reached, follow the directions for Malga Sorgazza and then path SAT 327.
At Malga Sorgazza

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