Long loop itinerary in the heart of the Maddalene group passing through Cima Belmonte
Mountain tour
Long loop itinerary in the heart of the Maddalene group passing through Cima Belmonte
A route along the border between Trentino and South Tyrol, between Val di Non and Val d’Ultimo, offering picturesque views as well as excellent refreshment opportunities.
A long but very varied itinerary, unique for the diversity of environments it presents: from larch and fir forests to high-altitude meadows rich in rhododendrons. It takes place in the heart of the wild Maddalene mountain group and touches four mountain huts in this historic alpine pasture area.
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Mountain tour
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Long loop itinerary in the heart of the Maddalene group passing through Cima Belmonte
APT Val di Non Verified partner
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Malga di Cloz and Cima BelmontePhoto: APT Val di Non, APT Val di Non
APT Val di Non Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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 suggestions
Trail difficulty classification CAI / SAT: http://www.visittrentino.info/legenda-difficolta-caiRoadbook
From the parking lot, follow the signs for Malga di Cloz that lead above the tunnel to cross it and reach the dirt road (trail marker 8), which in a few minutes takes you to the sunny Malga di Cloz, recently renovated. From here, start ascending following trail marker 7, which passes by the abandoned Malga Poiol/OberAlm and continues (now trail markers 7/10) over open slopes up to the junction with trail marker 10, which you follow towards the ridge. Crossing beautiful alpine meadows and passing next to a ruin, continue up to the saddle where there is a splendid view over the Val D’Ultimo. The route then continues along the ridge, where careful walking is required, and finally leads to Cima Belmonte/Schöngrub (2461 m).
Returning to the saddle, follow trail marker 22 located on the South Tyrolean side of the mountain, then trail marker 23 which leads to the pleasant Spitzner Alm, where the cheerful atmosphere and tasty dishes will ease your fatigue. From the mountain hut, continue following trail marker 23, first road then path and again road, which on false flat, passing through meadows and larch forests, leads to the Gampenalm. From the hut, following trail marker 24 crossing some streams, you reach the dirt road that crosses the pastures of the Malga Castrin. From here, trail marker 133 first, and then trail marker 8, lead you back to the parking lot at the tunnel in about 15 minutes.
Directions
From Val di Non, take the provincial road leading to Val d'Ultimo passing through the village of Proves. After a short tunnel, there is a large parking area on both the right and left side of the road.Parking
Parking near the Hofmahd tunnelsCoordinates
Equipment
Normal clothing for mountain hiking, windproof jacket, and trekking bootsLocalization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
