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Great War: from Malga Grassi to Rifugio Pernici

Riva del Garda

Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
2:08
Duration in hours
Distance
2.5
Distance in km
Status
open
WSEN
Suggested period
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This is without doubt one of the most popular hiking trails in Garda Trentino. Short and not too hard, it leads to one of the busiest mountain huts in the area.

Rifugio Nino Pernici is on the ridge which divides the Garda area from the Valle di Ledro valley and can be reached from either side. It is a popular destination with hikers and bikers drawn by the marvellous views and excellent home cooking: a particular speciality is the potato polenta, a traditional dish in Valle di Ledro.

During the Great War, Bocca di Trat, a strategic mountain pass, found itself in the middle of the Austro-Hungarian defence line which ran from Rocchetta (the mountain which towers above Riva del Garda) as far as Tofino. A little village grew up here composed of barracks and army quarters. It was then that what is now the mountain hut -Rifugio Nino Pernici- was built as an officers' mess.

Further information and useful links

Rifugio Nino Pernici is open every day from the end of April to mid-October. However it is always advisable to make sure that the hut is open either by checking the website or contacting the manager.

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

 

Route info
Intermediate
Route number
Distance
2,5 km
Duration
2 h 08 min
Altitude difference (+)
558 m
Altitude difference (-)
3 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.598 m
Lowest point
1.040 m
Suggestions

Along the road from Campi to Malga Grassi it is worth stopping off at the San Martino archaeological site, an ancient site of worship.

A short distance away from the car park is Capanna Grassi, a private mountain hut where you can enjoy traditional Trentino cooking.

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