The Val di Genova in the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park is surrounded by the Adamello and Presanella glaciers and features spectacular waterfalls
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The Val di Genova, a pristine valley in the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park is surrounded by the Adamello and Presanella glaciers with their spectacular waterfalls.
The Val di Genova is situated near a branch of the Sarca stream. This inlet where the Adamello and Presanella glacial streams flow into the Sarca stream, is also called Sarca di Genova.
Our hike starts at the Ponte Verde car park, at the entrance of the valley, which is accessible by car via the road of the Val di Genova from Caderzone. We cross the bridge over Sarca di Genova and take path B07 (Sentiero delle Cascate) towards the "Cascate Nardis". The path runs across the forest, following the course of the stream. After only 10 minutes, we arrive at the impressive cascate di Nardis which you shouldn't miss. Alongside this path we also pass the cascate del Casöl and Lares. We end our tour at the Cascata Folgorida near the hamlet of La Todesca.
It is possible to walk for another 6 km to Malga Bedole. During the high season, visit can take the shuttle service run operated by the Nature Park to return to Ponte Verde, the hike's starting point.
Author: AT
Parking: limited tickets, to be booked in advance (online)
Shuttle-Bus:
Val Genova Express:
- Shuttle bus service available daily from June 21, 2025 to August 31, 2025; and during the following weekends: June 14-15, 2025; September 6-7, 2025 and September 13-14, 2025
- reservation required (online / tourist offices)
Shuttle bus Cascate Nardis (Pinzolo - Ponte Verde):
- Shuttle bus service available daily from June 14, 2025 to September 14, 2025
- reservation recommended (before 8 am of the day of your journey, online or in tourist offices)
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- Starting point:
- Ponte Verde parking space in the lower Val di Genova
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- Time required:
- 02:40 h
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- Track length:
- 7,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 926 m to 1.277 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +503 m | -163 m
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- Signposts:
- B01, Sentiero delle Cascate
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- Destination:
- Val di Genova, La Todesca (hamlet)
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- Resting points:
- Restaurant Cascata Nardis, Rifugio Fontanabona
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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 Nardis Waterfalls in the Genova valley
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.
