A classic, easy route, takes us along the western slope of Monte Peller to the borders of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park
Image gallery: Hike to Malga Clesera and Lago delle Salare
We park the car near Lago Dorigat (at 1,869 m a.s.l.) at the end of a long and sometimes uncomfortable road from Cles and climb along the unpaved path no. 313 on the right towards Malga Clesera. At the first crossroads we shortly get off the road to have a coffee break at the nearby Rifugio Peller but of course feel free to stay on the path and continue.
After an about an hour's walk on an almost flat and easy terrain and past the hill of the impressive alpine church of Madonna della Neve, we reach Malga Clesera in a suggestive position at the foot of the western slope of Monte Peller. Beyond the malga with dairy shop, we continue hiking through meadows and forests for another 30 minutes until we arrive at the small Lago delle Salare, our destination. On its banks we admire the beautiful panorama, the pale sun and have a welcoming picnic.
We take the same path back but would like to report two alternatives to close a wonderful round trip around Monte Peller and enjoy the beauty of the adjacent Val Nana, on the other side of the ridge of Monte Peller:
- Climb briefly to the near Passo della Forcola and descend into the Val Nana, passing Malga Tassulla (no. 336) and continuing to the car park at Lago Dorigat. This option does not change the overall walking time.
- Proceed towards Malga Val Cavai, then descend into Val Nana by crossing Passo della Nana (path 308), then proceed towards Malga Tassulla (no. 336) and return to the car park. This alternative adds about an hour to the walk.
Author: Giacomo Roccabruna
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- Starting point:
- parking space at the Lago Dorigat, a lake at the Rif. Peller hut at the end of the long gravel road which leads up from Cles / Bersaglio (signposts „Montagna di Cles / Rifugio Peller") or Tuenno / Mechet (for off-road vehicles only)
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- Overall time:
- 03:20 h
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- Total route length:
- 10,5 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.869 m to 2.019 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +289 m | -289 m
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- Route:
- parking space at the Lago Dorigat / Rif. Peller – Malga Clésera – Salare Lake
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- Signposts:
- no. 313, 308
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- Resting points:
- Malga Clesera mountain hut
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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 to Malga Clesera and Lago delle Salare
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.
