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Trail n. 3 Ritorto - Strada di Ritorto - snowshoeing itinerary

Snowshoeing
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Duration 0.8 h

Distance 2.1 km

Ascend 70 hm

Descent 70 hm

Max. height 1762 m

Trail n. 3 Ritorto - Strada di Ritorto - snowshoeing itinerary - Description

An enjoyable stroll through a coniferous forest to Malga Ritorto, where there is an exceptional view of the Brenta Dolomites.
An easy outing for the whole family, this itinerary is entirely on packed snow and is mostly flat as it winds through a stunning, tall forest of fir and larch. The landscape changes near the malga (a mountain farmhouse) as the forest gives way to mugo pine and pastureland. The panorama from Malga Ritorto is exceptional as you look out over the Brenta Dolomites mountain range. The view is especially stunning at dusk, when the setting sun colors the rocky spires pink. Thanks to its orientation, this is a particularly great spot to enjoy many hours of sun, from early morning till late into the afternoon. The restaurant and café here is an excellent place to enjoy a hot beverage or local alpine delicacies.

Directions

  • Start

    Madonna di Campiglio, Colarin area

    From Madonna di Campiglio, by cable car Colarin Patascoss, you reach Patascoss area. From the cableway station, 1.750m , descend on the right side of the run, paying attention to skiers, for about 100m till you reach the road and enter a firs wood. Continue on a flat road for about 2 km till you reach the wide land of the mountain hut from where the panorama on the Dolomites is majestic (40 min). To return follow the itinerary vice versa to descend to Madonna di Campiglio by lift. e most trained can descend following the instruction of itinerary n.2 that brings directly to town.

  • end point

    Malga Ritorto

required equipment

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

Tips for the tour

Be sure to bring a camera. Two refreshment points are available along the way: the Patascoss refuge at the start, and the Malga Ritorto upon arrival.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
In Madonna di Campiglio, park your car at the Colarin parking lot, then take the Pinzolo-Campiglio Express gondola lift to Patascoss.
Free parking at Colarin lot, near south tunnel entrance.

public transport
To reach Colarin: served by the Madonna di Campiglio ski bus (COE stop) or the Trentino Trasporti bus line. To reach Patascoss: Campiglio express lift, Colarin - Patascoss section

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