Trekking in the Dolomites Italy Brenta Trek

BRENTA TREK Easy trekking from lodge to lodge in the Brenta Dolomites Italy
Guided 5 days trip from lodge to lodge "On the tracks of the bears". Crossing the Brenta Dolomites Italy from the South to the North

BRENTA TREK - The amazing views in the Brenta dolomites Italy, region of big walls, lakes, torrents, colorful meadows and animals

For 30 years our trekking school has accompanied friends and customers in the Italian Brenta Dolomites on hiking trips or via ferrata routes (the famous "Via delle Bocchette di Brenta") from lodge to lodge. So far we had never used the "Trade Mark Brenta Trek" until, in the year 2009 our marketing experts decided that every trek in the Brenta Dolomites should be named Brenta trek. Our mountain guides school has many offers for rock climbing, mountaineering, high mountains crossing and via ferratas in the Brenta dolomites (see our website www.via-ferrata.co.uk ). With our proposal of the Brenta Trek, we would like to offer a 5 days trekking from lodge to lodge crossing from the South to the North, the entire Brenta Dolomites Group, suitable for everybody. The participants only need to have a good physical condition and some experiencein the mountains.

1st day - The meeting point can be at your hotel at Lake Garda and then we will drive on with the minivan of our mountain guide. There is also the possibility to meet directly in S. Lorenzo in Banale (other possible meeting points to be agreed upon with the participants). From San Lorenzo the Brenta trek leads us through a canyon on a comfortable forest road which can also be used by jeeps. After an hour the valley is getting wider with colorful meadows, alpine environment and many animals. Here is the empire of the chamois and marmots, eagles and only recently ibex have been spotted again. In about three hours we reach the Rifugio al Cacciatore (hunters hut) where the food is still excellent. The Brenta Trek continues after a snack and in two hours we reach Rifugio Agostini.
2nd day - Around 8 am in the morning we start from Rifugio Agostini and we hike on the Sentiero Palmieri which is flat at the beginning, after an hour we encounter the first steep slope of the Brenta trek. Then we move on to the Forcolotta di Noghera (Forcolotta means pass). Here we take a break to enjoy the panoramic view of the entire Brenta Group. The panorama extends to the Lake Molveno and later we descend on a serpentine path which ends up on a huge flat meadow adjacent to the majestic wall of the Cima Tosa. We turn right towards Rifugio Pedrotti alla Tosa and in a quarter of an hour we reach the famous Bocca di Brenta. Here we are in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites and on the top of our Brenta trek. From here begins the "most difficult" line of Brenta treks: descent from Bocca di Brenta on a snowfield of which only the first 20 meters are steep. Then the trail is leading further downwards between rocks and equipped with cable until we reach a flat snowfield. From here we can admire the famous Guglia di Brenta and perhaps also the rock climbers on the walls of this fantastic pillar. In an hour we reach our destination of the 2nd day, the Rifugio Brentei.
3rd day - From Rifugio Brentei our Brenta Trek goes down and on the most famous route of the Brenta Dolomites (Sentiero Bogani), we reach the Rifugio Casinei which is the lowest point of our Brenta trek (1,820 m) where a delicious cappuccino is almost compulsory. After the crossing of a forest with many waterfalls and meadows we are heading towards Vallesinella valley "on the tracks of the bears". Unfortunately we cannot see any bears since this species is only nocturnal but fresh tracks and deep scratches on the trees are very impressive. On a zigzag path we go upwards through a wild valley with many bear caves. Later and at the end of a relatively steep path suddenly appears Rifugio Graffer al Groste'. There are many tourists and even cyclists but the civilization after three hard days of Brenta Trek has also got its advantages: shower, good food, selection of wines.
4th day - After a rich breakfast we depart from Rifugio Graffer at 8.00 in the morning on a easy path which is a sking slope in the winter time. In about 40 minutes we reach the Passo del Groste': our last chance for an espresso or cappuccino. We are leaving civilization behind us and our Brenta Trek is taking us into in a lonely valley where our path is getting more narrow because it is the home of just a few animals. At first our path is leading us between rocks and later on through colorful meadows up to Malga Flavona and on a comfortable forest road to Lago di Tovel. If you have dreamt a fairy tale in your childhood in which a small lake, a small inn, fantastic flowers and blue skies were the protagonists, then this dream has become reality now. The Lago di Tovel, the "Red Lake", has had a special famous feature in the world because it used to change its color to red or blue under certain circumstances and on the basis of special bacteria.
5th day - Unfortunately today we are leaving this world of fairy tales and in the morning we go by taxi to S. Lorenzo in Banalef further on to Lake Garda or home; but we will certainly never forget in our whole life the happy days of our Brenta Trek .

MAP DOLOMITEN BRENTA TREK
Map of our BRENTA TREK - 5 days Crossing of Brenta Dolomites from the South to the North from lodge to lodge.

BRENTA TREK - The amazing views in the Brenta dolomites Italy, the "Bocca di Tuckett" (Tuckett pass)

Total price is Euro 650 - minimum number of participants: 4 pax - The price includes:
- accompanimentby an English speaking, internationally licensed Mountain Guide (UIAGM)
- half-board in the mountain lodges and in the hut at Lago di Tovel
- taxi from Lago di Tovel to S.Lorenzo in Banale
Please consider the low number of participants because with only 4 people the guide has the possibility to take care of everybody personally. The rate can reduced only for preformed groups of min. 5 max 7 people

Delio's home are the walls und routes in the Brenta Dolomites. He knows many climbing walls in the world but he is still proceeding on our Brenta trek with the same passion and reverence like he did as a child with his father who had introduced him into the world of forests, rock towers and animals. Delio can explain to you the history of every rock or plant in the Brenta Dolomites and he would like to pass on to you the his own mountain experience and passion for nature.

BRENTA TREK - Your guide has grown up in the Brenta Dolomites - he is an internationally licensed mountain guide registered with UIAGM; English, German and Italian speaking

When: The dates of the Brenta Trek excursions appear on our Trekking calendar . You have the possibility to book your own Brenta Trek (please not during weekends). You should book by e-mail and at least 30 days before the start of the excursion (as we also have to reserve the the mountain lodges)

you must have solid trekking boots (NO SNEAKERS) and a rucksack (50 liter).
You will get a complete list of what to bring at the time of your reservation).

How you have to book and request information: only by e-Mail to garda@garda-trekking.de at least 30 days before the start of Brenta Trek.

What to bring with you:
- Mountaineering or trekking boots (If buying new boots for the trip, try to get a couple of days out in them before arriving)
- 50 liter rucksack (no bigger than 60 liters)
- Liner (for sleeping in the mountain lodges - obligatory)
- Pools (not necessary but useful)
-Torch ( LED type ideal) + spare battery
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Fleece (windstopper recommended as works as an outer layer if windy but dry)
- Sunglasses (high protection)
- Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
- Sun hat
- Thin gloves
- Three pairs thin socks
- Sun block / lip salve (factor 20+)
- Umbrella (pocket type)
- Toiletry and medicine

Made by the Mountaineering and rock climbing School Arco Lake Garda Dolomites Italy
WM e-mail: guide@alpinguide.com

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