This hike leading to the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni on Monte Casale, offering stunning views of the Dolomites and the nearby Lake Garda
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In early June, spring in the mountains has just begun and nature is preparing for the summer. This is the ideal moment for a hike on Monte Casale with its blooming pastures. Our hike begins at the transmission tower, accessible from the asphalted mountain road to the village of Comano. We walk uphill on the forest road (alternatively you can take the shorter but steeper path through the forest) and after approximately an hour's walk, we reach the crossroads Le Quadre at 1,450 m a.s.l., from where we follow signpost no. 411 towards the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni.
We soon reach extensive pastures on the final section to the peak. Once past the rifugio Don Zio, it is only few minutes more to the peak, where the view opens up over the surroundings, ranging from the Valle dei Laghi with Lake Toblino and Lago di Santa Massenza to the deep blue Lake Garda, blending perfectly with the horizon. Unfortunately, today the cloudy sky obscures our view of the Brenta Dolomites and the other mountains, but the hike was definitely worth it, as the landscape is simply amazing. The meadows, covered with orchids, globe flowers, peonies and a myriad of herbs, will definitely have a special place in our memories. We return to the starting point on the same path.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- parking space at the transmission mast (road coming from Comano)
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- Time required:
- 03:00 h
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- Track length:
- 12,8 km
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- Altitude:
- from 935 m to 1.612 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +678 m | -678 m
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- Route:
- parking space - village Le Quadre - Don Zio Mountain Hut - Monte Casale (1,631 m asl)
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- Signposts:
- Strada panoramica, 411, 427
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- Destination:
- Monte Casale (summit)
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- Resting points:
- Don Zio Pisoni 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 Monte Casale
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.
