Val Ambiez

Mountain tour

Val Ambiez

<p>This challenging tour leads to the discovery of one of the most beautiful and wildest valleys in the entire Brenta range, right at the heart of Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta. Val Ambiéz starts off as a narrow water carved valley flanked by rocky walls. After the gorge, the valley suddenly opens onto the vast pastures framed by the majestic peaks of the Brenta Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site. </p> <p> </p>

Itinerary: San Lorenzo in Banale Loc. Baesa, Rifugio al Cacciatore, Rifugio S. Agostino, San Lorenzo in Banale Loc. Baesa.

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Val Ambiéz: walking in the Brenta Dolomites

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This challenging tour leads to the discovery of one of the most beautiful and wildest valleys in the entire Brenta range, right at the heart of Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta. Val Ambiéz starts off as a narrow water carved valley flanked by rocky walls. After the gorge, the valley suddenly opens onto the vast pastures framed by the majestic peaks of the Brenta Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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difficult

Distance 17.8 km

9:00 h

1,450 m

2,034 m

924 m

Itinerary: San Lorenzo in Banale Loc. Baesa, Rifugio al Cacciatore, Rifugio S. Agostino, San Lorenzo in Banale Loc. Baesa.

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The “fossils graveyard” where you can find traces of organisms which lived 195 million years ago.

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,034 m

Lowest point

924 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

7.9 km

Path

5.7 km

Via ferrata

4.2 km

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Safety information

Safety Tips

Choose itineraries that suit your physical and technical abilities. Collect information about the area you are visiting and the trail’s conditions and get a detailed trekking map.
Wear clothes and take equipment that suit the difficulty and length of your tour. Keep emergency gear in your rucksack, including first aid supplies.
Do not go walking alone in the mountains. In any case, tell someone where you are going and report back on returning.
Look at the weather forecast before setting off and always keep an eye on the weather.
In case of doubt, go back. It is better to give up than risk bad weather or face difficulties beyond your strength, ability and equipment.
Do not leave marked paths and do not take shortcuts.
All described walks are in a natural environment and therefore their use is at your own risk.

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

Tips and suggestions

For more information on routes, services (guides, mountain huts, shops etc.) and hiking friendly accommodation: Garda Trentino - +39 0464 554444

Roadbook

Val d’Ambiéz is a deep narrow valley formed by fluvial erosion and flanked by rock walls. After the gorge, the valley suddenly opens onto the vast pastures revealing views of Rigugio Cacciatore (1821m) from where you can admire the majestic scenery of the Brenta Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can reach Rifugio Cacciatore from Località Baesa, 3 Km from San Lorenzo in Banale, following the SAT 325 path in about 2 ½ hours. Alternatively, there is a 4x4 taxi service, available via a booking system, also from San Lorenzo in Banale. The path, signposted SAT 325, continues to reach Rifugio Silvio Agostini (2410m) zig-zagging through a rocky fossiliferous area, known as the “fossils graveyard”, where you can encounter traces of organisms which lived 195 million years ago. The view is simply spectacular spanning across Cima D’Agola, Cima Ambiéz & Cima Tosa. Make your way back via the SAT 351B path or by 4x4 taxi from Rifugio Cacciatore.

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Public transport

San Lorenzo in Banale is connected by the intercity bus lines 211 (Riva del Garda - Tenno - Fiavè - Ponte Arche) and 208 (Ponte Arche-S.Lorenzo in Banale-Molveno) to the other places in Garda Trentino. Bus stop: Dorsino. Then continue on foot.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes here and on the website of Trentino Trasporti.

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Val Ambiéz: walking in the Brenta Dolomites

Directions

From Ponte Arche/Comano Terme go towards San Lorenzo in Banale. From here a narrow paved road will lead you to Ristoro Dolomiti di brenta, where you can leave your car.

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Parking

Free parking near "Ristoro Dolomiti di Brenta" (loc. Baesa).

Coordinates

46.089287, 10.886548

DMS

46°05'21.4"N 10°53'11.6"E

UTM

32T 645843 5105698

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Garda Trentino TREKKING Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)

Equipment

You need to wear the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels.

What should you take when you go on a hike?

Your rucksack (for a day trip a 25/30L capacity should do) should contain:

water canteen (1L)
snacks (e.g. mixed dried fruit or chocolate)
First aid kit
windproof jacket
fleece
change of t-shirt and socks (in a plastic bag)
make sure to wear or at least bring a pair of long trousers
hat
sun screen
sunglasses
gloves
whistle to attract attention in an emergency

Make sure you're wearing the right footwear for the trail and season. The going can get rough and rocky underfoot and a pair of hiking boots will protect you from sprains. When wet, a grassy slope, rocky slab or steep trail can be dangerous unless you are wearing the proper footwear.

And finally... don't forget to bring your camera! You'll need it to capture the stunning views you come across all over Garda Trentino. And if you like, you can share your memories with us at #GardaTrentino.

Emergency telephone number 112.

Localization

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