Circular route Bolentina

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Circular route Bolentina

Category

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity time

1:55

Durata in ore

Distance

11.2

Distance in km

Status

open

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A medium-difficulty itinerary leading to the lower and upper Malga di Bolentina between pastures and coniferous forests.

Starting from the small village of Montes, located near Malé, you take a not-too-demanding route leading to the lower Malga di Bolentina, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Rabbi Valley, and then to Mas de la Cros, where the panorama is boundless. Along this route, the scenery is very varied: from pastures and meadows to dense coniferous forests, and up to characteristic farmsteads and alpine huts.

Photos: Giacomo Podetti, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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Route info

Moderate

Distance

11.2 km

Activity time

1:55 h.

Uphill Elevation

470 m

Downhill elevation

470 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1597 m

Lowest point

1127 m

Height difference

470 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Points of interest: Church of San Valentino (Montes) and village of Montes.

Safety information

Plan the tour according to your abilities and the weather.
Go slowly, be cautious, enjoy the scenery and the silence.
Adapt your riding style to the characteristics and the condition of the terrain.
Rely on the bike guides of the area.
Wear appropriate clothing and equipment.
Respect the environment around you and that of those who live there, taking the waste down to the valley.
Respect the trail and do not ride on those forbidden to bikes.
Stop if someone needs help.
Be cautious along the cycle-pedestrian path and mixed trails, also used by hikers.
If you meet pedestrians, inform them of your arrival and reduce your speed.

Starting point

Montes

Directions

The route begins at the parking area in Montes (a hamlet of Malè), where you can leave your car. Once on your bike, head down the paved road with a gentle descent towards Bolentina. Upon reaching the picturesque mountain village, the climb begins, surrounded by green meadows and wide pastures where, in summer, you can see cows grazing. Where the conifer forest starts, the road turns into a firm gravel surface and climbs gently at first, passing by some typical mountain huts.

A few steep sections (with reinforced concrete surface) alternate with pleasant gentle slopes; at km 5.1 you can make a very short detour (taking the gravel road towards the Lower Bolentina Alpine Hut, which offers a breathtaking view of the nearby Val di Rabbi and the surrounding mountain ranges).

The final uphill stretch, leading to the highest point of the route (1,600 m a.s.l.) at Piazza Marendaia, is steep but accessible with all vehicles, including e-tandems and e-handbikes. The view from Mas de la Cros rewards every effort: among the mountain peaks, you will notice the sunny Cimon di Bolentina standing out.

The return to the starting point follows a comfortable forest track up to Mas de Mez, where you get back on asphalt to reach Montes.

Public transportation

You can reach the Val di Sole by taking the TRENTO – MALE’ – MARILLEVA train (download the outbound and return timetables) to Malé. From there, you can take the Malé – Bolentina bus (download the outbound and return timetables) to the village of Menas.

How to get there

Drive along the SS42 and, at the exit for the village of Terzolas, take the right-hand exit. Follow Via Nazionale until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout, go straight ahead, taking the third exit, and follow Via Trento until you pass under the stone bridge that leads you into the village of Malé. Here, turn right and drive up Via degli Alpini until you reach Montes.

Where to park

You can park your car in the parking area in the village of Montes.

According to your abilities and your level of training, this itinerary can be covered both by e-tandem and by e-handbike. Remember to bring with you a snack, some water, and a repair kit that includes an inner tube, a pump, glue, patches, and a set of tools for quick repairs.