Val di San Valentino tour

Val di San Valentino tour - Description

Directions

• Start

  Manzoni square in Javrè
  
  From Manzoni square in Javrè, where there is “Cassa Rurale Spiazzo-Javrè” bank (on its wall you can see a painting realized by Gianluigi Rocca in 1986), go uphill westward and then along a path to Nizzone mountain and to the suggestive panoramic San Valentino church inside the frescos by Simone Baschenis. From here the typical Rendena landscape of middle altitude starts, with its mountain houses in stones and wood, surrounded by wide meadows and pastures. Go on and reach a votive capital in “Bressanina” area; then folllow directions to Gorck refuge in San Valentino valley, one of the more interesting valley of Adamello Brenta Nature Park. From Gorck refuge come back along another path that crosses Villa Rendena, after passing Cerion gorge and the homonymous waterfall on Bedù river.

• end point

  Javrè

required equipment

Mountaineering boots, hat and windbreakers are recommended.

Tips for the tour

The route is quite easy with interesting cultural places, and is suitable for families and children from 10-12 years old. Along the route, we suggest you to visit the little church of San Valentino, frescoed by Baschenis painters, and the capital in the "Bressanina" area. Not to be missed to see the typical mountain huts, made in stone and wood. We suggest you to stop in the cosy refuge Gorck that offers refreshment and overnight stay.

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Easy

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
Along the main road  SS239 of Val Rendena, go on as far as you reach Javrè and then Val di San Valentino. Walk along the valley following the signs to Gorck refuge.
Free parking in town.

public transport
The Trentino Trasporti buses connect Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo to Javrè. Look at the timetable and the fees of the summer transports (valid from June to September) or take the ticket at the info offices in Pinzolo (San Giacomo square). Look at the timetable of the Trentino Trasporti buses too - www.ttesercizio.it.