Malga Bassa di Presson - Masi di Ronzola

Safety information

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

• Be well informed about the route and its conditions before you go. You can do this by contacting your nearest tourist information office;
• the day before the hike, inform yourself about the weather and the degree of avalanche danger;
• if you plan to reach an alpine hut or refuge, make sure they are open and, if you plan to stop for food or sleep, call them in advance to make reservations;
• before you leave, if you don't feel well, postpone going out until you feel better;
• use the macherine even in the mountains;
• keep a safe distance of at least 2 meters from people;
• avoid exchanging personal belongings, tools and flasks or bottles with other people;
• carry sanitizing gel with you, to disinfect hands and surfaces frequently;
• never leave garbage at high altitudes and,if possible, avoid leaving it at the huts or pastures you will be visiting.

Starting point

Directions

Park your car at Piazzale Belvedere in Folgarida, the location from which the gondola lift to the Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta Val di Sole Val Rendena ski area departs. Staying on the left side of the state highway (in the direction of Madonna di Campiglio) take the path downstream from Hotel Belvedere. Follow it slightly downhill and keep to the right following the signs to 'Ronzola' locality, which you will reach when you see the traditional mountain farms. From there descend in the direction of 'Malga Bassa di Presson'. You will first encounter a fascinating a wooden amphitheater on the right, which symbolizes the embrace between man and nature, and then, always heading uphill to the right you will reach the recently renovated Malga Bassa di Presson.

From here you can return to the starting point by retracing the same route as the outward journey or, alternatively, you can continue along the path that takes you to the SS 239, following which you will return to the parking lot. Since this is a state highway, we advise against this alternative but, if you choose it, please be very careful of cars passing on the road.

Public transportation

You can get to Belvedere di Folgarida by the MALÈ- FOLGARIDA - MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO line (download round-trip timetables), of Trentino Trasporti.

How to get there

From Val di Sole follow the SS42 to Dimaro and, at the traffic circle, take the SS 239 in the direction of Folgarida - Madonna di Campiglio. At Folgarida stay on the state road again and, after about a kilometer, you will reach Belvedere.

Where to park

Parking at the Piazzale Belvedere in Folgarida.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Here is a list of items you should have with you when undertaking snowshoeing:

• waterproof boots;
• snowshoes and trekking poles. To rent them, choose the rental closest to you;
• comfortable, warm winter clothing;
• face mask, as required by COVID-19 safety protocol.
• beanie, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen;
• backpack with a snack and thermos of hot drink;
• MANDATORY avalanche self-rescue kit 'where, due to nivometeorological conditions, there is a risk of avalanches' (Art.26 Legislative Decree Feb. 28, 2021 No. 40). The kit consists of Artva, shovel and probe, and before embarking on any excursion, make sure you know how to use it. You can possibly rent it in stores that offer this service;
• camera or cell phone to capture the views and vistas you like best. If you then feel like it, you can share them on social using #visitvaldisole.