Tonale - Malga Valbiolo

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Tonale - Malga Valbiolo

Category

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity time

2:31

Durata in ore

Distance

7.5

Distance in km

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A medium difficulty walk that reaches Malga Valbiolo and the nearby Marmot Village, a fun educational trail made up of five stations where the little ones can enjoy slides, wooden houses, tunnels, and a water mill.

The route develops on a not too demanding path with a splendid view of the valley, the fascinating Presena Glacier, and the majestic surrounding peaks. The itinerary winds through wide alpine meadows rich in high-altitude vegetation where, if you are lucky, you might spot cute marmots peeking out from the numerous burrows along the trail.

Once you reach the arrival point of the Valbiolo chairlift, the little ones can have fun with the wooden games in the Marmot Village. Here, there are several attractions where children can play and enjoy the outdoors.

If you want to enjoy a lunch break at altitude, you can savor excellent traditional dishes at Malga Valbiolo, from which you can admire the new artificial pond created in the immediate vicinity of the hut.

Marmot Village

Photos: Visual Stories, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Marmot Village

Photos: Visual Stories, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Scenic viewpoint

Photos: Archivio Apt Val di Sole,Peio e Rabbi, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Marmot Village

Photos: Archivio Apt Val di Sole,Peio e Rabbi, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Artificial lake at the arrival of the Valbiolo chairlift

Photos: Camilla Pizzini, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Marmot Village

Photos: Camilla Pizzini, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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Route info

Moderate

Distance

7.5 km

Activity time

2:31 h.

Uphill Elevation

351 m

Downhill elevation

349 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

2242 m

Lowest point

1891 m

Height difference

351 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Points of interest: spots with the possibility to see marmots, artificial pond, playground in the Marmot Village, panorama of the Adamello Presanella Group

Itinerary not suitable for strollers

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, inform yourself well about the route and its conditions before setting out. You can do this by contacting the nearest Information Office;
If you plan to reach an alpine hut or refuge, make sure they are open and call in advance to book if you intend to stop for food or accommodation;
Leave information about your itinerary and always carry your mobile phone;
In case of an accident, call 112;
Never leave waste in the mountains and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the huts or alpine farms you visit;
If you encounter wild animals along the route, we invite you to stay on the path you are following, do not get too close, do not shout, and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from instinctively chasing and frightening them.

Starting point

Passo del Tonale – Valbiolo Chairlift (1884 m)

Directions

Park your car at the Valbiolo chairlift parking lot (1884 m) and take the asphalt road on the right to Ospizio San Bartolomeo or Hotel La Mirandola (1971 m). To the left of the hotel, follow the SAT trail 111 which steadily climbs to Malga Valbiolo (2244 m), passing by the new and picturesque artificial pond. The trail is panoramic and winds through the alpine meadows of Passo Tonale, rich in high-altitude vegetation and curious marmot burrows.

Near the arrival of the Valbiolo chairlift, you will find the Marmot Village, a fun educational trail with wooden games and various equipment where children can enjoy themselves.

Malga Valbiolo can also be reached by the comfortable Valbiolo chairlift (see the schedule here), open from late June to early September (check the opening periods here).

The return can be done by following the dirt road starting from Malga Valbiolo.

Public transportation

You can reach Passo del Tonale by the Trentino Trasporti regular bus service (download the outbound and return timetables).

How to get there

Inglese: Drive along the SS42 until you reach Passo del Tonale. Approximately at the level of Hotel Gardenia, turn left onto Via della Circonvallazione and continue, keeping right and following the signs for the Valbiolo chairlift.

Where to park

Park your car in the large parking lot at the start of the Valbiolo chairlift.

For this walk, we recommend wearing trekking boots and a hat and carrying a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle in your backpack.

Don’t forget a camera or mobile phone to capture the landscapes and views you like the most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.