Monte Stivo, a 2,054 m high mountain, separates the Valle del Sarca north of Lake Garda from the Vallagarina. In early spring the rich flora on the meadows is particularly beautiful
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We start our hike late-May hike from Sant'Antonio, a village above the passo di Santa Barbara which is accessible from Bolognano di Arco or from Ronzo Chienis (Val Gresta). The car park lies near the Bar S. Antonio among forests and fields. We follow the asphalt path no. 608 B leading to the "Le Prese" meadows which turns into an unpaved road.
The pastures of Monte Stivo at 1,450 m a.s.l. accompany us up to the top. At the end of May they are in full bloom: peonies, wild tulips, anemones, Alpine buttercups, gentians and primroses are only some of the numerous species of plants thriving in this area. The colourful spectacle compensates the foggy view towards Lake Garda and to the valleys. We follow the ascending path to the summit immediately after having passed rifugio Marchetti. From the peak we can see the Valle dell'Adige with Rovereto, Lake Garda with the villages of Riva del Garda and Arco.
After a break at the mountain hut we descend along path no. 608 to Malga Stivo and continue along the wide path to La Prese and return to the car park in Sant'Antonio along the same path.
Date of the hike: 8 June 2013
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- San Antonio above Passo Santa Barbara
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- Overall time:
- 03:40 h
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- Total route length:
- 8,8 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.231 m to 2.037 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +808 m | -808 m
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- Route:
- S. Antonio - Le Prese - Rif. Marchetti Stivo - mountain summit - Malga Stivo Alm - Le Prese - S. Antonio
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- Destination:
- Rifugio Stivo mountain hut
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- Resting points:
- Rifugio Stivo
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Hike to Mt Stivo
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
