Hike from Passo Manghen to Monte Montalon

This impressive circular hike above 2,000 m a.s.l. explores the remote altitudes of the beautiful Lagorai mountain chain

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Our starting point is the Baita Manghen at the homonymous mountain pass. The path starts left of the mountain hut.
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We follow path no. 322.
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Summer in the Gruppo del Lagorai.
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The path passes the natural monument “Albero monumentale eterno”.
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Beautiful view on Lago delle Buse.
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Horses in the heart of the Trentino mountain world.
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View of Monte Ziolera, the most western summit of the Massiccio Montalon.
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The path no. 322A leads us towards east.
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Summer in Trentino! Flowers by the wayside.
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We follow the signpost “Forcella Montalon”.
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At the end of August, the Alpine roses are still blooming.
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The path continues between rocks.
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We walk uphill towards the Forcella del Montalon, a mountain pass.
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We pass a small mountain lake.
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Shortly afterwards we see Lago di Montalon.
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Along our way we meet grazing cows, sheep and horses.
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We reach the southern slope of Monte Montalon.
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View of the Val di Montalon and its mountain pastures.
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We hike uphill along path no. 322B.
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After the ascent through loose scree fields we reach the Forcella Pala del Becco.
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The path proceeds towards Ziolera.
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Sheep looking for some lush herbs.
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The path towards the Forcella Ziolera branches off here.
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The summit of the Cima Ziolera - due to the fog we prefer not to climb the peak.
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The descent from the Forcella del Frate to Passo Manghen.
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The Lagorai Mountain Chain separates the Val di Fiemme from the Valsugana and boasts an unspoilt natural landscape in the heart of Trentino. The road to Passo Manghen is one of the few human traces and the only road in this area. Passo Manghen at 2,000 m a.s.l., the starting point of our hike, is reachable from Cavalese in the Val di Fiemme or from Borgo Valsugana. After a coffee break at the Baita Manghen, we start our hike by passing the small lake and heading towards Lago delle Buse (signpost no. 322).

The path takes us to the northern side of the Gruppo Montalon and after a 45-minute walk, we arrive at Lago delle Buse, a beautiful lake surrounded by marshes. We follow path no. 322A and climb towards Plan delle Fave and the Forcella del Montalon.

We are absolutely amazed by the unique beauty of this unspoilt nature. Below our path stand some mountain huts. The path continues to the Forcella del Montalon, a pass at 2,133 m a.s.l., and to the southern part of the mountain group. Having passed the Laghi del Montalon, we enjoy a wonderful view of the Val Montalon. After the Forcella Pala del Becco, we remain on the southern side and proceed towards Forcella Ziolera (signpost no. 322). We follow the route over the Forcella del Frate and descend towards Passo Manghen.

Date of the hike: 29 August 2014
Last updated in: 2026

Author: AT

circular route difficulty: moderate route with lake

Starting point:

Passo Manghen mountain pass
Overall time:

04:45 h
Total route length:

11,9 km
Altitude:

from 1.981 m to 2.309 m
Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):

+592 m | -592 m
Route:

Passo Manghen - Lago delle Buse (Lake Buse) - Piana delle Fave - Forcella Montalon saddle - Forcella Ziolera saddle - Forcella del Frate saddle - Passo Manghen
Signposts:

322, 322A, 322B, 322
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Hike from Passo Manghen to Monte Montalon