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Vedetta Alta

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    Nice hike to Vedetta Alta stopping at some huts
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    Distance 11.5 km
    4:46 h
    1,100 m
    1,100 m
    2,627 m
    1,662 m
    The proposed route, which touches 5 alpine huts (Malga Cloz, Malghetto di Cloz, ruins of Malga Belmonte, ruins of former Malga Samemberg, Malga Kesselalm), is, as mentioned, a circular route about 12 km long with an elevation gain of 900 m, suitable for good hikers. In some parts of the route, the tracks are quite uncertain, the signage scarce, so it is advisable to know how to use the map properly. In case of fog, orientation can be problematic, but this, like all others, is a highly panoramic route that we recommend doing in good weather and excellent visibility. Apart from the summit of Vedetta Alta, which is one of the most frequented destinations, you just have to step off the "classic" paths to practically meet no one: this is the charm of the Maddalene, a paradise not yet contaminated by mass tourism. Very beautiful is the crossing of the Alpe di Brez on the return, a solitary pasture plateau dotted with streams and ponds. The return is then a long route that skirts Monte Ometto to the south, following part of the path dedicated to Aldo Bonacossa, which crosses all the Maddalene lengthwise.
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    2,627 m
    Lowest point
    1,662 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 12.93%Forested/wild trail 0.17%Path 84.64%Road 2.25%
    Dirt road
    1.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    20 m
    Path
    9.7 km
    Road
    259 m
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    1) Prepare your itinerary

    2) Choose a route that is suitable for your skill level

    3) Choose suitable equipment and gear

    4) Consult the snow/weather bulletins

    5) Heading out on your own is more risky

    6) Leave information on your itinerary and on the approximate time you expect to return

    7) Do not hesitate to seek the support of a professional

    8) Pay attention to the information and signs that you find along the trail

    9) Do not hesitate to follow your steps backwards

    10) In case of an accident, sound the alarm by calling the emergency number 112.

    Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

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    Take the forest road which in just under 2 km through the woods arrives at the splendid area of Malga di Cloz. Now head decisively north to the Malghetto di Cloz for easy meadows with gentle slope. When you reach the Malghetto, be a bit careful because here begins the "scrambling" part, in other words "DIY navigation" (those who want to avoid problems will follow trail 133 to Malga Kesselalm, then trail 11 to the summit and return along the same path). Those who don't like easy life will follow our itinerary and will not regret it because it's worth it. Just above Malghetto di Cloz, a track branches off northwest towards the "Busa di Cloz," a beautiful basin between Cornicolo and Cima Belmonte. Once on the edge of the "busa," however, turn decisively west following vague tracks up to the crest of Cima Belmonte, which is briefly ascended until intercepting a nice path not marked on the map that runs along the ridge, almost flat, in the wide Belmonte valley that arrives just below the summit of Vedetta Alta (a possible alternative at altitude, a bit more demanding, is to ascend Cima Belmonte via the southeast ridge and then traverse along the west ridge to Vedetta Alta). The path has been recently marked, though not frequently, so with some attention it can be followed without difficulty up to the ruins of the former Malga Belmonte, where it practically disappears suddenly. It probably continues up to the ridge but no worries: continue with a free route, without losing altitude, in a magnificent landscape with gentle ups and downs until the basin below the summit. According to the map, in the basin below the summit there should be trail 117 that goes up to the summit, which instead does not exist or is untraceable. We then go up "by instinct" through the basin until we intercept vague tracks (black dashed lines on the map detaching from the phantom 117) that ascend the ridge up to the south crest, then with easy ledges and some short 1st grade sections to the summit with a large wooden cross. The panorama is magnificent, similar to that of Luco but a bit more westward. The descent and return go along the southwest ridge: descend beyond the junction with trail 20 coming up from Val d'Ultimo, continue down loose rocks until you look for the traces of trail 11, which are also quite vague; however, the direction is clear, aim for the small pass marked at 2344 m on the map, heading south. Then descend by intuition, trying not to lose too much altitude, crossing a large stony basin. Just below the pass, the trail becomes clear again and crosses the pass without difficulties, with a beautiful view of the pasture plateau of Alpe di Brez. However, the path disappears again immediately after the pass, almost suddenly, but the terrain is easy and open and gently descends southwest towards the ruins of the former Malga Samemberg, where we head passing next to some ponds. Frequently check the altimeter to avoid the risk of descending too much: when we are at about 2200 m and spot the ruins of the hut below, we must try to intercept, heading east, the trail 133 Bonacossa that returns towards Monte Ometto: a large 2-meter tall cairn visible from far away on the edge of the cliff helps us and indicates the direction. We reach it and at this point, orientation problems are practically solved. The path continues almost flat eastwards at the base of Monte Ometto, which is skirted on the south side: we encounter the junction with trail 12 that goes up to the summit, which we ignore by descending a bit more and resuming northwest direction until a beautiful panoramic point marked on the map at 2047 m. The trail now turns with a long traverse to reach the opposite side where Malga Kesselalm is located. Also, be careful here not to miss junction 133, which takes us back to Malghetto di Cloz and then, via the same return route, to Malga di Cloz and the parking lot. On the map, after Malga Kesselalm and 8 hairpin bends descending along the forest road, there is a path marked with black dashes that should lead directly to Malga di Revò and then to Malga Cloz, which is instead untraceable.
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    Directions

    Park the car in the parking lot just before the tunnel that passes under the Passo Castrin area and connects Proves with the Val d'Ultimo in the Province of Bolzano.

    Coordinates

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    46.503544, 11.043003
    DMS
    46°30'12.8"N 11°02'34.8"E
    UTM
    32T 656751 5152024
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    Similar routes nearby

    • Long loop itinerary in the heart of the Maddalene group passing through Cima Belmonte
    • Loop trail with hike up to the top of Mount Cornicoletto, Belmonte and Vedetta Alta in the Maddalena Group
    • Loop of the Malga mountain huts in the Maddalena Group
    • Ridge loop between Cima Cornicoletto, Belmonte and Vedetta Alta
    • Loop between Malga Stierbergalm and Kessel with ascent to Ometto peak
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    difficult

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    Distance
    11.5 km
    Duration
    4:46 h
    Ascent
    1,100 m
    Descent
    1,100 m
    Highest point
    2,627 m
    Lowest point
    1,662 m
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