Dolomiti di Brenta Trek - Accommodation Before & After Included

From the rocky terrace of Rifugio Alimonta, today's stage links two high alpine basins in the heart of the Brenta. The pale walls of Cima Tosa (3,136 m), Crozzon di Brenta (3,135 m) and Cima d'Ambiez (3,102 m) tower above you like a circle of stone. The day involves long descents and steady climbs, with glacial hollows and scree being traded for green pastures and water-worn slabs.

The trail starts with a steep descent via rocky zigzags, taking you back to Rifugio Maria e Alberto al Brentei. As you contour through boulder fields, you pass the basin in the lower valley just before the main ascent to Bocca di Brenta (2,560 m), a high pass overlooking the Val d'Ambiez. The narrow, exposed T3 path winds its way up ledges and rubble slopes, offering increasingly expansive views of the Brenta chain. You may find cables and steps along the way to provide additional support.

You have now reached Rifugio Tommaso Pedrotti, the perfect halfway point after the challenging start. Follow the Sentiero 'Elio Palmieri Basso', which starts with a series of zigzags and leads you through softer terrain towards a high cirque dotted with slabs and patches of grass surrounding Pozza Tramontana and overlooking the rocky valley. Another zigzagging path will take you up to Costa di Ceda, where you can enjoy stunning vistas of Cima Tosa and Cima Brenta. You will then pass Forcolotta di Noghera (2,423 m) and traverse undulating terrain and broken limestone to reach Rifugio Agostini, perched on a rocky shoulder beneath Cima d'Ambiez. Once you arrive, you can watch the last light fade from the surrounding towers.

Note: Keep in mind that if you go at the beginning of the season, there may still be snow, which makes the route potentially dangerous without snow equipment.

Leaving the rocky basin of Rifugio Agostini, you first retrace your steps towards Rifugio Tommaso Pedrotti for around 6kms. The balcony views of Cima d'Ambiez, Cima Tosa and Cima Brenta feel different in the morning light, knowing that by evening you will be down among forests and water again. After a last look back at the high walls, the route begins its long undulating descent, trading scree and limestone ledges for meadows, streams and finally the blue of the lake far below.

The day starts going back via Forcolotta di Noghera (2,423 m) and Costa di Ceda until reaching Pedrotti Hut. Beyond that point, the character of the route changes as you begin the main descent into the upper Val delle Seghe, following rocky terraces and gullies between high peaks. Gradually, the path winds through pastures, scattered pines and streams, eventually reaching the open meadows around Rifugio Selvata, halfway through the day. Here, in the woods, an equipped trail section begins (known as Sentiero attrezzato Celeste Donini) with an exposed path secured with ropes and steps, a challenging passages where sure-footedness required. If you continue walking a little further among the trees, you will reach the Malga Andalo hut.

From there, the trail continues to lose height on forest paths and broad tracks, accompanied by the sound of water in the distant Rio Massodi. Glimpses of the turquoise lake appear between the trees, growing larger as you approach the valley floor. A final gentle stretch brings you into the village of Molveno. Time to swap boots for sandals and enjoy the evening light on the water and the Brenta skyline.

Note: If you prefer an easier and stress-free option to descend to Molveno, you can take a Jeep Taxi from Rifugio Malga Andalo.

After a well-deserved night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, your adventure comes to an end. Thank you for letting us be a part of your experience - we can't wait to see you again on your next trekking adventure. Arrivederci e a presto!