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Lake Ritort - Malga Valchestria - Malga Ritort tour

Mountain Hiking
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Duration 3.0 h

Distance 7.3 km

Ascend 109 hm

Descent 401 hm

Max. height 2066 m

Lake Ritort - Malga Valchestria - Malga Ritort tour - Description

A high-altitude outing of intermediate difficulty and with an enchanting view of the Brenta Dolomites, from Lake Ritort to Malga Valchestria and down to the characteristic Malga Ritort.
A particularly panoramic, highly enjoyable outing. From Lake Ritort (altitude: 2,055 m / 6,740 ft), which can be reached easily from the arrival of the 5 Laghi gondola lift, take the up-and-down trail to the remnants of Malga della Pozza dei Garzoni. From here, continue on to Pian dei Mughi along a trail with a breathtaking view of the Brenta Dolomites through a stunning setting in which you may very well encounter chamois and other mountain goats. The pasture lands around Malga Val Chestria (altitude: 1,858 m / 6,095 ft) make an ideal spot for a relaxing picnic before the return trip along the same trail until the fork in the road to Malga Ritort. There is also a variant from Valchestia to S.A. di Mavignola past the Clemp farmhouses, thereby avoiding a return to Malga Ritort.

Directions

  • Start

    5 Laghi gondola lifts

    From the arrival station of the 5 Laghi (5 Lakes) gondola lift, head to Ritort lake along trail SAT 232.
    From the lake, continue in the direction of Malga Valchestria, first along trail SAT 277 and then along trail SAT 278B. From Malga Valchestria, retrace your steps to the intersection with trail SAT 277, then take this trail to the end of the itinerary at Malga Ritort.
    Variant of the hike: Lago Ritort - Malga Valchestria - S. Antonio di Mavignola
    Follow the signs until you reach Malga Valchestria. Here, take trail SAT 278, which will take you first to the Clemp farmhouses (masi) and then to S. Antonio di Mavignola.

  • end point

    Malga Ritorto

required equipment

Hiking boots, hat, windbreaker and sun lotion are recommended.

Tips for the tour

A pleasant outing for the whole family in a setting populated by chamois and other mountain goats. Ideal destination for a picnic.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Go to Madonna di Campiglio south and continue along Viale Dolomiti di Brenta to the center of town, where you will find the start of the 5 Laghi gondola lift.
Paid parking in Piazza Sissi (in the town center, access from Viale Dolomiti di Brenta – Via al Sarca), near the 5 Laghi gondola lift.

public transport
Transport service available from Madonna di Campiglio to Patascoss and from Patascoss to Ritorto during the summer (from late June to early September). Check timetable and rates for summer transport or get a booklet from the tourist office. You may also check the timetables of the Trentino Trasporti buses at www.trentinotrasporti.it. See lift schedules at www.ski.it.

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