Hikes in Isera

Garda Trentino / Monte Stivo (Italy) Crossing of the prominent Lake Garda viewpoint mountain Monte Stivo (2059 m). Ascent from the Malga Zanga alpine pasture to the summit. Descent into the Val di Gresta to Ronzo-Chienis. 5½h 12km 925m↑ 1090m↓ T2

Steep mountain paths lead us up to the summit cross of Monte Stivo. Up there we enjoy the magnificent view and can then stop by the Rifugio Marchetti.

Easy panoramic walk through the cultivated fields of Val di Gresta to Malga Somator.

Easy walk in one of Vallagarina's most suggestive locations

Effortless ascent to an excellent viewpoint mountain Monte Stivo stands somewhat isolated at the northeastern end of Lake Garda. But that is also its strength, as it offers a magnificent panoramic view in all directions. The ascent is no problem even for those who are not free of vertigo, and just below the summit we find the Rifugio Prospero Marchetti with regional cuisine and the possibility to spend a night in a family atmosphere. Those seeking a bit more thrill do not descend the way they came up but continue northward down to the Bassa Madonnina and return via the Coste Pozze.

Monte Stivo Loop Trail

Still on the trail of History. Bondone-Stivo area, a stunning balcony overlooking Rovereto and Vallagarina.

Still on the trail of History. Bondone-Stivo area, a stunning balcony overlooking Rovereto and the Vallagarina Valley.

Solo hike while staying with Edo and Micki in July 2022

From the Isera shopping center, we depart in a large group on a steady climb first to the small village of Reviano and then re-entering among fields, vineyards, meadows on secondary roads, little traveled even if paved. Every now and then, however, a cobbled or gravel stretch, reminding us of the age of these roads. We arrive at Sasso di Noarna (church of St. Matthew) where a poster tells that in these lands (in the entire then municipality of Nogaredo in truth) there was, in 1647, one of the last witch trials in Trentino. Then we reach Noarna (church of St. Valentine) and climb again returning to the woods, for a steep stretch,  until we get to Castellano (chapel to the Fallen at the beginning of the village, then the parish church of St. Lorenzo). Not far from the village, in the southern part, stands the ancient manor belonging to the great families of Lagarina through the centuries. We climb, a little more, up to the Gatom meadow where we stop to eat our "substantial" lunch. Then we start to go down crossing the Rio Cavazzini until we turn off for the Coelom waterfall, a splendid water jump that anticipates, just below, that of Pisavacca. After group photos near the waterfall, we pass in the lower part of the town of Patone and, after crossing the road that goes down, we head on a forest road towards our tasty snack at Agritur De Biasi (https://www.biodebiasi.com/). After the excellent snack (many of us also bought the farm’s products) we go down first to Folas and then to Isera, where we pick up the cars. Technical Data: Length 17.4 km / Duration 6.25 h / Elevation gain 830 m.