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Trail n. 5 Piana delle Malghette - Malga di Vigo - snowshoeing itinerary

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Duration 2.5 h

Distance 7.0 km

Ascend 155 hm

Descent 126 hm

Max. height 1811 m

Trail n. 5 Piana delle Malghette - Malga di Vigo - snowshoeing itinerary - Description

An outing of intermediate difficulty along a circuit that takes you to Campo Carlo Magno, Malga Vigo, and Malga Zeledria.
The itinerary runs mostly along a forestry road and then a trail as it winds through forests and pastures overlooking the Campo Carlo Magno Pass. This circuit does not involve a great deal of elevation gain, but it is not to be underestimated for its length. The itinerary crosses the ski slopes near Malga Vigo and Malga Zeledria. Both of these alpine farmhouses are excellent spots to enjoy a hot beverage or local alpine delicacies as you look out onto the amazing panorama of the Brenta Dolomites.

Directions

  • Start

    Campo Carlo Magno

    From Campo Carlo Magno descend 500 m towards Dimaro, reaching the Cross Country Ski Center. From the Cross Country Ski Centre 1.665m follow the main road for 100 metres towards Dimaro and after the Residence on the left take the forest road. Follow the road for about 2 km until you cross the bridge over Meledrio stream, 1.705 m (30 min). Continue along the road which now starts to steepen upwards towards the Piana delle Malghette , 1.776m. After reaching the Piana turn right immediately and climb the short distance up to Malga di Vigo, 1.803m (25 min). From the Malga descend on the sides of the ski slope, moving over to the right side of the stream, and passing close to the old cable car building, beyond which take the forest road that leads south towards Campo Carlo Magno(10 min). e route develops through the tall fir trees until the end of the road (25 min). Take the route with specific signs to Malga Zeledria in 30 min (refreshment bar and restaurant). Go down along the road with the hairpin turns towards Campo Carlo Magno; then go along the main road to the cross-country centre (25 min). To return to Campo Carlo Magno, it is possible to go backwards the first part of the suggested route.

  • end point

    Campo Carlo Magno

required equipment

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

Tips for the tour

Rest areas at Malga Vigo and Malga Zeledria

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Head up to the north from Madonna di Campiglio to Campo Carlo Magno pass along highway SS239. Take the first road to the left about 100 meters (300 feet) after the cross-country skiing center.
Paid parking at Campo Carlo Magno or free at the cross-country skiing center (on the right of the road towards Dimaro).

public transport
Served by the Madonna di Campiglio Skibus (Rio Falzè cross-country stop) or the Trentino Trasporti bus line (Campo Carlo Magno stop).

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