This ascent to the peaks of Ton with a stop at the beautiful Malga Bodrina mountain hut, is a highlight for experienced hikers
Image gallery: Hike to the Bodrina Hut and the Cima Roccapiana
We drive through the centre of Vigo di Ton and follow the signposts for the forest road to Malga Bodrina, our starting point. This small asphalt road takes us to a barrier where access is permitted only for off-road vehicles. We park our car at the small car park and follow the nearby signpost for path no. 509 in its vicinity. We are at almost 600 m a.s.l. and the path - a steep climb - runs uphill through the forest up to the malga at 1,550 m a.s.l.
We reach Malga Bodrina almost three hours later, already quite exhausted. However, we still need to tackle another 300 metres climb on path no. 500 to Cima Roccapiana. You definitely shouldn't miss Cima Roccapiana or the nearby Cima Monticello, as the view from there is truly spectacular. We are getting hungry and descend to Malga Bodrina. This malga is a peaceful spot in the middle of an extensive, blooming meadow surrounded by forests. After a well-deserved break with delicious polenta and roasted sausage, we take the forest road (longer but less steep than path no. 509) back to the car park.
It is quite a challenging hike, but the unforgettable moments you will experience definitely make up for the effort. We recommend starting early in the morning, when the slope is still in the shade, so that you have enough time to reach the summit and be back to Malga Bodrina at lunch time.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Vigo di Ton, parking space at the forest road to the Malga Bodrina mountain hut (barrier)
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- Track length:
- 12,1 km
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- Altitude:
- from 612 m to 1.843 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +1241 m | -1241 m
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- Route:
- Malga Bodrina – summit of the Cima Roccapiana – Monticello
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- Signposts:
- no. 509, 500
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- Resting points:
- Malga Bodrina
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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 the Bodrina Hut and the Cima Roccapiana
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.
