Rifugio Stavel «F. Denza» alpine hut

Rifugio Stavel «F. Denza» alpine hut - Description

Directions

• Start

  Pozzi Alti car park
  
  E - Escursionistico (Hiker)
  Departure point is the car park at Pozzi Alti (1.884m), reachable by way of an old military dirt road from Stavel in the village of Vermiglio. The 6.2km road is accessible to everybody and there is no need for a permit. If you wish to go on foot, take the SAT 233 which goes to the ex Austrian-Hungarian military fort (at one time used to defend Tonale) Forte Pozzi Alti (1h 30min). From the car park take the SAT 233 towards the dug-out tunnel in the rocks and some channels until crossing the SAT 206 which goes straight up to Stavel. Continue in the direction of Rifugio Stavel F. Denza (2.298m) which can be found directly below the north wall of the Cima Presanella (3.558m), the highest mountain in Trentino. The rifugio is of great historical interest concerning the First World War, and in particular the small wooden church.

• end point

  Rifugio Stavel «F. Denza» alpine hut

required equipment

Recommended equipment:  Waterproof clothes, light but warm (the first layer of clothing in contact with the skin, should be made of polypropylene, a second layer should be of wool or felt (for insulation) and the third layer, waterproof windcheater raincoat in nylon or Gore-Tex and long trousers, heavy walking shoes, (avoid trainers) gloves, hat, a change of clothes, rucksack.

Tips for the tour

Only 5 minutes distance from the alpine hut you reach the gorge and the small but very characteristic Lago Denza (2.314m). From Rifugio Denza it is possible to reach Cima Presanella (3.558m) following the rock face and surpassing the striking Sella Freshfield.

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Medium

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
FROM BOLOGNA-VERONA AND FROM BRENNEROTake the A22 motorway and exit at Trento Nord (if you are coming from the south) or S. Michele all’Adige (if you coming from the north). Proceed in direction Cles, Val di Non, Val di Sole, to Vermiglio. FROM BERGAMO-BRESCIAProceed along the SS42 (direction Passo Tonale), and follow the signs to Vermiglio. From Vermiglio follow the signs to Velon. Immediately after Hotel Baita Velon take the dirt road which goes up to Fort Pozzi Alti.
Car park Pozzi Alti (6km from Vermiglio)

public transport
By train to Trento (Verona-Brennero line) and from here, take the Trento-Malè-Mezzana (Val di Sole) local train to any station where buses are available, for the latest timetable go to www.valdisole.net/EN/Public-Transportation.