Belvedere - Pison Waterfall

Safety information

Rules for mountain walks:

• The passability of routes in a mountain environment is strictly linked to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, check the route and its conditions carefully before departing. You can do this by contacting the closest Information Office;
• If you plan to reach a mountain hut or refuge, make sure they are open and if you intend to stop to eat or sleep, call them in advance to book;
• Leave indications about your itinerary and always carry your phone with you;
• In case of accident, call 112;
• Never leave waste in the highlands and, if possible, avoid leaving it at refuges or alpine huts you visit;
• If you spot wild animals along the route, we invite you to stay on the path you are following, not to get too close, not to shout, and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from instinctively chasing and frightening them.

Starting point

Directions

Near the Hotel Belvedere in Folgarida (1350 m), take the "Ronzola" path on the left and descend to the Pont del Pastin, a wooden bridge crossing the Rio Meledrio. Do not cross it and continue left towards the Val Meledrio, a valley with a mysterious charm. Continue until the fork which on the left leads downhill to the Pison Waterfall. This last stretch is not accessible with a stroller, and if you still want to catch a glimpse of the waterfall, stop at Pont del Pastin. 

From the waterfall, with another hour's walk you can continue the stroll towards Dimaro, passing by the Val Meledrio Ecomuseum where you can visit an ancient lime kiln, an old forge, and the Venetian Sawmill, then reach the village. Return by the same path or by bus from Dimaro back to Folgarida (download timetables).

Public transportation

You can reach the hamlet of Folgarida by local bus (download outbound and return timetables here). The Folgarida Belvedere stop is just a few steps from the start of the route.

How to get there

Take SS42 and at Dimaro, pass the roundabout keeping the direction towards Folgarida. Once you leave Dimaro village, the road continues towards Madonna di Campiglio. After 7 hairpin bends, you reach the large parking lot of Piazzale Belvedere, where the route starts just a few meters away.

Where to park

You can park in the Piazzale Belvedere parking lot.

To tackle this walk, we recommend wearing hiking boots and a cap and carrying a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle in your backpack. Don’t forget your camera or phone to capture the views and scenes you like the most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole