Our circular hike on the Panarotta and Malga Masi starts in Vetriolo, a small thermal bath in the mountains above Levico Terme
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We start at the car park near Terme di Vetriolo and ascend to the Chiesa Madonna della Neve, where we follow signpost no. 308 towards Cima Panarotta. We walk past the thermal spring and continue uphill through the forest to Cima Esi, situated on an exposed slope west of Panarotta at 1,800 m a.s.l. The lift starting here operates in winter as well. We continue our hike along the path following the ski slope until we arrive at the main peak at 2,002 m a.s.l., where various antennas and transmission towers stand. The panoramic view extends over the Valsugana with its lakes and surrounding peaks.
We descend along an exposed slope east of Panarotta on a path leading to the pass "La Bassa". From here, the European Long Distance Trail E5, also path no. 372, takes us to Malga Masi, a refreshment area and well-known hiking destination. We take path no. 309 back to Vetriolo Terme.
Date of the hike: 11 August 2016
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Vetriolo Terme (accessible by car on the road from Levico)
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- Overall time:
- 03:20 h
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- Total route length:
- 9,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.461 m to 2.002 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +564 m | -564 m
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- Route:
- Vetriolo - Mt. Cima Esi - Mt. Panarotta - La Bassa saddle - Malga Masi mountain hut - Vetriolo
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- Signposts:
- 308, 372, E5, 309
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- Resting points:
- Malga Masi mountain hut
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- Recommended time of year:
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- Download GPX track:
- Mount Panarotta circular tour
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
