732. Ponale - Rifugio "Nino Pernici" (All Mountain)

<p>A classic tour of Garda Trentino: a satisfying ascent for the fit and well within the capacity of the battery of current e-bikes; treacherous, “old style” descent</p> <p> </p>

<p>Route 732 is an old style All Mountain trail. The elevation gain is close to 1700 metres, with some of the climbs pretty tough, and long stretches on road. Along the almost 40 km of the trail, the scenery changes often and is definitely breathtaking but it is not a tour for everyone.</p> <p>The mountain huts Nino Pernici and Grassi are classic destinations for anyone familiar with Garda Trentino. The proposed <strong>descent is truly wild</strong>, either you love it or you hate it. The terrain is rocky, very rough and quite steep; for anyone who is not at their ease in this kind of terrain it could turn out to be a nightmare. From Campi onward, the track surface is much more stable and easy. The final part, on cement, has a gradient of more than 20% with a view over Riva and the Upper Lake that is simply impossible to describe. On this final stretch, you have to check your speed and make sure to use both brakes as needed, especially if wet and in the autumn.</p> <p><strong>Be careful:</strong> after Malga Grassi there is a 500 m detour to avoid a landslide. </p>