Longevity Trail: Val Brenta - Cascate di Mezzo
A scenic 7.3-km loop hike in the heart of the Brenta Valley, through mountain forests, historic alpine pastures, and spectacular waterfalls.
A picturesque 7.3-km loop hike in the heart of the Brenta Valley, through mountain forests, historic alpine pastures, and spectacular waterfalls. The trail connects Pra de la Casa, Malga Brenta Bassa, the Cascate di Mezzo waterfalls, Malga Fratte, and the Cascate di Vallesinella di Mezzo waterfalls, passing through some of the most representative landscapes of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park. The constant presence of water, the lush forest vegetation, and the high biodiversity make this experience particularly beneficial for physical and mental well-being and for reconnecting with nature.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Rifugio Cascate di Mezzo, VallesinellaSafety information
We recommend using hiking poles when walking in the water.As you can imagine, the accessibility of trails in a mountainous environment is closely tied to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this guide may have changed. Before setting out, check the trail conditions by contacting the managers of the mountain huts along your route, mountain guides, nature park visitor centers, and tourist offices.
Malga Brenta Bassa
Rifugio Cascate di Mezzo, Vallesinella
Cascate di Vallesinella
Rifugio Cascate di Mezzo, Vallesinella
Cascata di Sotto
Malga Fratte
Public transport
To get to Madonna di Campiglio and S. A. di Mavignola, where the Val Brenta begins, check the bus schedules for Trentino Trasporti—www.ttesercizio.it.Directions
- Follow State Road 239 through Val Rendena to the Mavignola exit, about 7 km south of Madonna di Campiglio. From there, head into Val Brenta until you reach the Pra de la Casa Vacation Home, the starting point of the trail.- During the summer months, you can reach Val Brenta from Madonna di Campiglio via the Pinzolo-Campiglio Express gondola; from the gondola’s upper station in Plaza, continue on foot along an easy trail to Pra de la Casa.
Parking
Free parking near the Pra de la Casa Vacation Home.Coordinates
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Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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