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Vagliana and Vaglianella alpine huts

Mountain tour · Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Val Rendena
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  • Little lake near the golf course in Campo Carlo Magno
    Little lake near the golf course in Campo Carlo Magno
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Easy route among woods and pastures, that reaches three typical alpine huts at the foot of the Dolomites. Option to use the lifts for a high-altitude start, or head out on foot from the valley floor.

easy
Distance 6.9 km
2:35 h
83 m
483 m
2,076 m
1,629 m

Author’s recommendation

It is an easy route, some stretches along a dirt road, particularly suitable for families and children. The Malga Mondifrà is the only place of refreshment along the route, and it offers typical lunch and dinner. Booking is recommended. The itinerary may be started from the intermediate Grostè station or on foot from Fortini in the direction of Malga Vaglianella.

Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,076 m
Lowest point
1,629 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
NESW

Track types

Asphalt 3.46%Dirt road 19.67%Forested/wild trail 29.70%Path 47.14%
Asphalt
0.2 km
Dirt road
1.4 km
Forested/wild trail
2 km
Path
3.2 km
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Safety 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.

Tips and hints

For information about the paths and tour conditions, contact Madonna di Campiglio mountain guides: Tel. 0465 442634 -  www.guidealpinecampiglio.it.

Start

Loc. Fortini area (at the Grostè cableway departure) (2,070 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.226355, 10.875538
DMS
46°13'34.9"N 10°52'31.9"E
UTM
32T 644632 5120907
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Destination

Loc. Fortini area (at the Grostè cableway departure)

Turn-by-turn directions

Using the lifts: the hike begins from Fortini, where you take the gondola lift up to the intermediate station of the Grostè lift. Head down along the trail to Malga Vagliana. Once you have passed the farmhouse, continue in the direction of Malga Vaglianella. For the return trip, continue on foot to Malga Mondifrà, where you can stop for lunch or a brief break. Finally, continue along the road until you return to the starting point in Fortini, near the Grostè gondola lift. On foot:

From “Grostè cablecar” parking follow the narrow road towards “Graffer” refuge, passing near the golf course. Follow the road till “Poza Vecia” area, here turn left and follow the road that leads to “Malga Vaglianella” and then to the beautiful pasture of “Malga Vagliana”.

Go back to “Malga Vaglianella”, turn right and go down to “Malga Mondifrà”. From here follow the road to “Grostè cableway” parking.

Public transport

In summer shuttle bus from the centre of Madonna di Campiglio (Brenta Alta square) up to Grostè cableway (from June to September).

By road

Reach loc. Fortini near the Grostè cableway, 1 km northwards Madonna di Campiglio along the main road SS239. To reach the cableway coming from Pinzolo, take the tunnel at the beginning of Madonna di Campiglio - avoiding the centre of the village - and go on towards Campo Carlo Magno for about 1 k after the tunnel exit. Coming from Dimaro, instead, pass Campo Carlo Magno and, after about 800 meters, arrive at the Grostè cableway.

Parking

Big free parking at the departure of the Grostè cableway.

Coordinates

DD
46.226355, 10.875538
DMS
46°13'34.9"N 10°52'31.9"E
UTM
32T 644632 5120907
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Equipment

Mountaineering boots, hat and windbreakers are recommended. 

Questions and answers

Question from Eugenio Penner · June 22, 2021 · Community
Arrivato c’è un ristoro per un caffè
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Buongiorno Eugenio, a Vagliana e Vaglianella non ci sono ristori. I più vicini sono ai Fortini, alla partenza del Grostè, o a Malga Montagnoli con una deviazione.
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.9 km
Duration
2:35 h
Ascent
83 m
Descent
483 m
Highest point
2,076 m
Lowest point
1,629 m
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