The Paganella is the mountain group between Trento and Andalo. A famous ski paradise in winter, in the summer months it is an ideal end point for strolls and hikes through woods and alpine meadows
Image gallery: Mountain tour to Mt Paganella
The Doss Pelà cable car in the centre of Andalo takes us in a few minutes to the mountain station, the starting point of our hike at 1,730 m a.s.l. We follow the signpost to Malga Zambana in front of the mountain station and reach it after a 15-minutes walk along a forest path. After a coffee break, we continue on the forest path northwards, which leads us through a dense wood, interrupted only by the meadows of the ski slopes. After a large curve, the path begins to ascend towards Dosso Larici. We climb higher and higher and cross the Selletta to reach Cima Paganella. From the rifugio La Roda we have a fantastic view of the Brenta Dolomites, the Val di Non and Val d'Adige, Val di Cembra and Val di Fiemme as well as of Trento and Lake Garda.
Before descending to the valley, we approach the Rai repeater station, from where we enjoy a fabulous view of Monte Bondone. We take path no. 605 and complete the circular itinerary on forest roads leading past Passo di S. Antonio and Malga Terlago to the cable car station. This easy hike does not have any particular difficulties, except for the last kilometre which involves a steep climb to the peak. It is thus suitable for everyone. Alternatively, the Paganella peak can also be reached by chairlift.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- mountain station of the Doss Pelà Cable Car (Andalo)
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- Time required:
- 03:00 h
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- Track length:
- 8,9 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.752 m to 2.125 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +372 m | -372 m
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- Signposts:
- Malga Zambana, SAT 605, Malga Terlago
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- Destination:
- Cima Paganella, La Roda
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- Resting points:
- Albi de Mez, Malga Zambana (currently closed due to change of management), Rif. Dosso Larici, Rif. La Roda, Malga Terlago
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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:
- Mountain tour to Mt Paganella
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.
