Today’s hike through the forests of the Val Marcia also includes a visit to the historic hamlet of Rango and Balbido in the municipality of Bleggio Superiore
Image gallery: Hike from Rango through the Marcia valley
Rango is one of the most traditional hamlets of Trentino and the Valli Giudicarie and figures among "I borghi più belli d'Italia" (the most beautiful hamlets of Italy). Its typical peasant architecture of the mountains blends rural stone and wooden elements with more sophisticated ones, such as double-arched windows. Information panels in the alleys tell about everyday life of past times.
After visiting the hamlet, we walk towards the Val Marcia (path no. 462) and a few minutes later we reach Balbido, the "painted village" (paese dipinto). This nickname was assigned to the village thanks to the numerous murals you can admire on every house. Over 200 paintings depict the lives of the peasants and the local community. We continue towards the Val Marcia. After less than one kilometre along the asphalt road of the fields we follow a forest path. Soon after the chapel of the SS. Trinità a path branches off towards Livez and to the bed of the Duina stream on the valley floor.
From here, different itineraries to the malghe and the peaks of the surrounding mountains branch off, however, we already have to return. We enjoy the view of the valley and at the end of the forest road we opt for a version of the "Sentiero dei piccoli camminatori", leading us to a panoramic viewpoint before taking us back to Rango. This small, easy hike is ideal for mild spring days and allows to discover the culture and nature of Blaggio Superiore.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Rango (Bleggio Superiore)
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- Overall time:
- 03:25 h
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- Total route length:
- 11,3 km
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- Altitude:
- from 770 m to 942 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +323 m | -323 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 462
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- Destination:
- Val Marcia
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Hike from Rango through the Marcia valley
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
