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Tour of the malga mountain huts above Lake Tovel
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Photo: APT Val di Non
A long excursion, but one with a well distributed difference in altitude that takes you to the spectacular Campo Flavona and to unusual views of the famous Lake Tovel.
difficult
Distance 17.4 km
6:30 h
900 m
900 m
1,894 m
1,180 m
The proposed hike snakes its way entirely along SAT trails, with utterly reliable signs. From the spectacular Lake Tovel, you gradually climb up to the enormous amphitheatre that is Campo Flavona with the namesake malga. Then take the trail that cuts cross the ridges of Val Scura Peak and Val Strangola Peak with gentle ups and downs, affording views from the top over Lake Tovel. Once you reach Termoncello Pass, make your way down the steep trail leading you back to the Lake via the Rislà waterfall.
Author’s recommendation
Upstream of Malga Flavona, the dolomitic rocks conceal some incredible fossil formations. It will be worth your while stopping for a small treasure hunt!
Once you reach Termoncello Pass, you can continue along the trail for another 5 minutes to reach Malga Termoncello. With its huge prairie, it overlooks the lower Val di Non.
Author
APT Val di Non
Update: September 17, 2021
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Highest point
1,894 m
Lowest point
1,180 m
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Mountain Chalet TovelSafety information
Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.Start
Car park at Lake Tovel (1,183 m)
Coordinates:
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46.264598, 10.954212
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46°15'52.6"N 10°57'15.2"E
UTM
32T 650595 5125302
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Destination
Car park at Lake Tovel
Turn-by-turn directions
By car, drive to the car park at Lake Tovel. In the summer months, the road is closed to traffic and access is possible via a shuttle bus service from Capriolo Restaurant. From the car park, follow the footpath on the right along the lake to the Casa del Parco, where trail marker SAT 314 begins. This gentle uphill trail leads to Malga Pozzol, which is not used for pasturing but equipped with a comfortable bivouac. Here, follow trail marker SAT 371 that quickly gains altitude as it takes you to large pastures and Malga Flavona; a little above here you can admire the lush green plain of Campo Flavona where the towers of Mount Turrion Basso and Alto stand tall. Trail SAT 330 circumvents the rocky peaks to the south of Lake Tovel almost flat to Termoncello Pass. The itinerary continues on the left up a steep climb following trail marker SAT 339 to the lake. Once you reach the shore, walk alongside it towards the right to get back to the departure point.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Throughout August, a shuttle bus runs from the towns of Cles and Tuenno to Lake Tovel. Cles is connected to Trento and to Val di Sole by the local railway line.
>> Val di Tovel Express Cles - Lake Tovel
>> Trento - Cles / Val di Sole - Cles train
By road
From Tuenno, drive along the Val di Tovel to the car park at the foot of the Lake. In summer, a shuttle bus connects the car park in Capriolo to the lake.Parking
Car park at Lake Tovel or in Capriolo when the shuttle bus is running.Coordinates
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46.264598, 10.954212
DMS
46°15'52.6"N 10°57'15.2"E
UTM
32T 650595 5125302
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Cartina escursionistica 4Land, Tavola 155 in scala 1:25.000
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Equipment
Trekking boots and telescopic poles, a bottle and a packed lunch. There are drinking water points at the malga mountain huts.
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Difficulty
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Distance
17.4 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
900 m
Descent
900 m
Highest point
1,894 m
Lowest point
1,180 m
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