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Anello nel Canyon del Mondino

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Loop in the Mondino Canyon

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    This canyon is the largest in the Val di Non. The route is ideal on summer days and those who want can push on to the cool Tret waterfall.
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    Distance 12.6 km
    5:45 h
    950 m
    950 m
    1,167 m
    817 m
    The route descends to the bottom of the canyon where the Rio Novella flows, then climbs the opposite side on a panoramic rocky ledge equipped with handrails. This section of the route is very panoramic but exposed, so we recommend reading the description carefully.

    Author’s recommendation

    Ideal hike in summer because the wall descending to the canyon is shaded in the morning while the ledge ascending the opposite side goes into shade at 1 p.m.
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    1,167 m
    Lowest point
    817 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 9.78%Forested/wild trail 54.67%Path 25.26%Road 8.89%Via ferrata 1.37%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    6.9 km
    Path
    3.2 km
    Road
    1.1 km
    Via ferrata
    173 m
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    Safety information

    The ledge that rises from the base of the canyon towards Dovena is equipped for a stretch with some metal steps and a metal cable. It is not a via ferrata but an equipped path to be tackled with due care. The environment is very airy and the path in some sections exposed, so it is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo.

    Tips and suggestions

    In the villages of Tret and Dovena there are fountains with potable water.

    Roadbook

    After leaving the car in the picnic area clearing on the SS43 road just before the junction for Tret and the eponymous waterfall, continue along the paved road leading to the village of Tret. At the first curve on the left, you will notice a green barrier and a dirt road that also shows signs for the Jacopeo Way. Take this slightly downhill dirt road which coincides with the old road that connected the town of Fondo to the Palade Pass. After less than a kilometer, on the right you will see a path that descends steeply and zigzags down to the bottom of the canyon. The path is called "senter del verm" and matches trail marker number 543.

    Once you reach the bottom of the canyon and the Novella stream, follow the course of the stream south until you find trail marker 522, which you take to the right to cross the stream. The path continues alongside the stream for a stretch before tackling the climb up the rocky wall of Mondino. The first part of the climb is on metal steps that aid the ascent, then continue along the rocky ledge. The most exposed sections are equipped with a metal cable and handrail. The path passes at the base of a famous cliff where climbing is practiced, then enters the forest and emerges in the small village of Dovena.

    Exiting the forest, continue straight to the fountain, then turn right following the signs for trail marker 522. The road is paved for the first part and gradually climbs to a three-way junction where you follow the dirt road to the right, still on trail 522, which begins descending towards the canyon. The start of the descent is gentle before becoming a fairly steep switchback. Before reaching the bottom of the canyon and the stream, take the path on the left that descends to the stream, climbs a steep forest section, then joins the walkway leading to the Tret waterfall. Here you can choose to take this walkway to the right uphill to return to Tret or continue to the left downhill to reach the Tret waterfall in about 15 minutes.

    After refreshing yourself at the foot of the waterfall, retrace the path you have just followed, which consists of a series of steps now climbed upwards, then continue straight ahead ignoring other forks until you reach the center of Tret. Immediately, you will find Albergo Aurora in case you want to stop.

    To reach the car, continue along the paved road on the right which goes down through the village, then slightly climbs crossing meadows where there is a picnic area and an enclosure with animals. Continue straight until you reach the SS43 road where you parked the car.

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    The SAD bus line takes you from Fondo to the junction for Tret in 7 minutes. This is line number 246 connecting Fondo to Merano.
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    Directions

    From Fondo continue along the SS43 towards Passo Palade. After a few kilometers, you will see the junction with signs for Tret and Tret Waterfall.

    Parking

    You can leave the car in the picnic area clearing on the SS43 road just before the junction for Tret and the eponymous waterfall.

    Coordinates

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    46.478255, 11.138258
    DMS
    46°28'41.7"N 11°08'17.7"E
    UTM
    32T 664136 5149408
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    4Land, hiking map of the Val di Non no. 155

    Equipment

    Trekking boots and poles are recommended. It is necessary to bring a packed lunch as the only refreshment point is in Tret, the village where the route starts.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

    Similar routes nearby

    • Loop in the woods between Trentino and South Tyrol with a refreshing stop at Lake Tret
    • Circuit of Lago di Tret
    • Loop with ascent to Monte Macaion
    • From Fondo to the Tret Waterfall
    • Long loop between Regole di Malosco and Passo Mendola with ascent to Monte Penegal
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.6 km
    Duration
    5:45 h
    Ascent
    950 m
    Descent
    950 m
    Highest point
    1,167 m
    Lowest point
    817 m
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