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Snowshoeing to Rifugio Pernici

Riva del Garda, Ledro

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00
Duration in hours
Distance
16.4
Distance in km
Status
open
Suggested period
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Demanding snowshoeing walk from the valley floor to Rifugio Pernici. The alpine refuge is open during the Christmas holidays and at weekends in Winter.
Rifugio Pernici was built as barracks for Austrian officers fighting on the front of the First World War, known in Italian as guerra bianca, White War. Nowadays, instead of bringing death and hardships, snow brings beauty and fun!
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Route info
Difficult
Route number
Distance
16,4 km
Duration
6 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+)
811 m
Altitude difference (-)
810 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.598 m
Lowest point
787 m
Suggestions
Under the stars, the winter landscape is even more magical! During the Christmas holidays it is possible to stay the night at the refuge.
Safety guidelines

Snow doesn’t always cover the whole route. Snowshoes might be needed for a stretch of the road only.

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.

Punto di partenza
Lenzumo
Directions
From the car park walk downhill along Via alla Vasca and turn left into Via dell’Albertoca. At the sawmill take the road towards Malga Trat and from to Bocca di Trat. Follow the path to Rifugio Pernici.
public transportation

The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago, Ledro and Comano – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.

You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.

How to get there
Where to park
Car park near the church of Lenzumo.
Snowshoes and snow clothing.
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