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Hike to Rifugio Carè Alto – Dante Ongari

Mountain tour · Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Val Rendena
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The excitement of a high-altitude experience.
moderate
Distance 9.5 km
5:00 h
1,169 m
1,168 m
2,459 m
1,266 m
To reach Rifugio Carè Alto means to breath “authentic” mountain air.

Author’s recommendation

Don’t forget to take a picture of the small and picturesque church located just a few steps from the mountain hut. It was built during the Great War by Russian prisoners. The architecture of the minute building, in fact, shows evident traces of an “oriental” style.
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Update: September 23, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
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Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,459 m
Lowest point
1,266 m
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Cardinal direction
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 14.32%Path 85.67%
Forested/wild trail
1.4 km
Path
8.1 km
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Rest stops

CARE' ALTO "DANTE ONGARI"

Safety information

1) Prepare your itinerary

2) Choose a route that is suitable for your skill level

3) Choose suitable equipment and gear

4) Consult the snow/weather bulletins

5) Heading out on your own is more risky

6) Leave information on your itinerary and on the approximate time you expect to return

7) Do not hesitate to seek the support of a professional

8) Pay attention to the information and signs that you find along the trail

9) Do not hesitate to follow your steps backwards

10) In case of an accident, sound the alarm by calling the emergency number 112.

 

There are no places offering refreshment between the starting point and the mountain hut. Although water is to be found throughout the route (rivers, springs, etc.), don’t forget to set out with a suitable supply of food and beverages.

Start

Loc. Pian della Sega (1250m) (1,266 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.104381, 10.661988
DMS
46°06'15.8"N 10°39'43.2"E
UTM
32T 628448 5106987
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Destination

Rifugio Carè Alto – Dante Ongari (2459m)

Turn-by-turn directions

From the parking area in Val Borzago (Pian della Sega 1250 m), you walk along trail 213.

After following the mule track, you reach Malga Coel di Pelugo (1440 m - cableway start).

You continue along the trail that climbs in a landscape characterised by cliffs and granite ridges, towering above rivers and numerous waterfalls.

The track, always clearly visible and well-marked, continues to gain elevation with steep bends.

You reach a small bridge where the path comes to a fork. Here you turn left, continuing to follow trail 213 towards Rif. Carè Alto.

You climb to the Malga Zucal plateau at an elevation of 1507 m. Without reaching the mountain dairy, you continue to climb along trail 213 and, after a long but gratifying walk, you reach the mountain hut.

To return, you follow the same route backwards.

By road

SS239 della Val Rendena. In Borzago, you turn, following directions for Val di Borzago (signs for Rifugio Carè Alto). You climb to the end of the road in Pian della Sega locality

Parking

Ample (free) parking in Pian della Sega (1250 m), at the top of Val di Borzago.

Coordinates

DD
46.104381, 10.661988
DMS
46°06'15.8"N 10°39'43.2"E
UTM
32T 628448 5106987
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Equipment

Hiking boots/shoes, raincoat, a change of clothes. Telescopic hiking sticks are useful.

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
1,169 m
Descent
1,168 m
Highest point
2,459 m
Lowest point
1,266 m
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