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Monte Cengledino.Photo: TRACCIAtour srl
This itinerary touches upon the most panoramic spots of the Tione di Trento area, namely Malga Cengledino, that looks out onto the Brenta Group, on the Busa di Tione and Monte Cengledino. Thanks to its central position, Monte Cengledino allows visitors a wide angle view from Val Rendena in the north to Bleggio – Lomaso in the east and to the upper Valle del Chiese in the south.
The only unsightly view is that caused by the signal repeaters located close to the crucifix at the summit. With a bit of maneuvering you can still take nice pictures of the crucifix, however.
Starting from the parking lot in Zeller, the route follows the uphill road toward Malga Cengledino, overlooking the Brenta group. The trail crosses a dense coniferous forest, partly avoiding the paved road, and reaches the meadows below the Malga. Skirting the meadow, it reaches the Malga and then a clearing, which in the summer can be used as a parking lot for easier access. From here, it continues to Piana di San Martino, a verdant basin with blooming rhododendrons in spring. The uphill trail, with a few zig-zagging stretches, leads to Cima Cengledino, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Mountains, the Valle del Chiese, the surrounding villages and the peaks of the Adamello mountain range that dominate the Val di Breguzzo.
Author’s recommendation
Remember to bring a camera or your smartphone, to capture the picture-perfect views. In summer, when the Malga is open, you can shorten the route by parking above Malga Cengledino, even without a town permit. In the other periods of the year, it is forbidden to drive on the asphalted stretch from Zeller to the Malga.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The only refreshments available along the route are at Malga Cengledino is open, in the summer. In spring and autumn, when the Malga is closed, there are no places to get water or food.
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.
Tips and suggestions
Avoid the route in the late summer mornings, as the sun is right perpendicular to the trail. Early in the morning or late in the afternoon, the track becomes a pleasant diversion from routine.
Roadbook
Climb up along the tarmac road that enters the forest, ascending with a few bends in the direction of Malga Cengledino.
At the first bend on the right, leave the road and keep on going straight, following the SAT red/white signs. Trail No. 225 crosses over the road repeatedly.
You will enter the meadow of the mountain dairy at about 1590 m .
Cross the whole meadow to the car park above Malga Cengledino (1678 m – bench and SAT sign). On this section the trail and the signs are not always fully visible. When in doubt, follow the road.
At the sign posted at an altitude of 1678 m, climb into the meadow up above the car park. Sat signpost No. 225 (indications for Valbona lakes).
When you have reached the highest point of the meadow, the trail climbs for a last short stretch in the forest and then with a long traverse route crosses over a few hollows.
Once you are in Pian de San Martin locality (1870 m), a meadow located at the bottom of the northern slope that climbs up to the summit, now visible thanks to the large antennas, you will find the crossroads for the peak (sign, trail No. 235A). Leave the SAT trail No. 225 and start ascending to the left. A short distance further, along trail No. 225, there is a bench and a picture depicting St. Martin.
Climb up the entire north side, along various bends, until you reach the western crest (sign) and walk for the last few metres to the crucifix on the summit of Monte Cengledino (2137 m).
Trace your steps back down to the departure point.
Public transport
The starting point of the itinerary cannot be reached by public transport.
Directions
A4 Milan-Venice: Exit at Brescia Est. Follow the signs for Madonna di Campiglio and Val Sabbia, taking the SS del Caffaro road. Continue along Lake Idro until you reach Ponte Caffaro, where you enter Trentino, passing through the Valle del Chiese and Giudicarie until you reach Tione di Trento. Upon entering the village, at the first traffic light, turn left and continue along Via Trento until you reach the intersection with Via dei Monti. Take Via dei Monti, then, at the first intersection, turn right and continue until the intersection with Via Piave. Here, turn left and follow the signs for Zeller - Le Sole. Continue along the paved road until you reach the junction after the former Primula restaurant (in the Maftina area), where you need to turn right at the hairpin bend. Keep going on the same road, staying left, until you reach the Madonna della Neve area, where you turn right towards Zeller. At the end of the group of houses, you will find the parking lot from which the route begins.
A22 Modena-Brenner: Exit at Trento Sud (45 km). Follow the signs for Madonna di Campiglio until you reach the village of Tione di Trento. Upon entering the village, take the roundabout and take the third exit towards Storo and Brescia. When you reach the traffic light, turn right and continue along Via Trento until the intersection with Via dei Monti. Take Via dei Monti, then, at the first intersection, turn right and continue until the intersection with Via Piave. Here, turn left and follow the signs for Zeller - Le Sole. Continue along the paved road until you reach the junction after the former Primula restaurant (in the Maftina area), where you need to turn right at the hairpin bend. Keep going on the same road, staying left, until you reach the Madonna della Neve area, where you turn right towards Zeller. At the end of the group of houses, you will find the parking lot from which the route begins.
Parking
Parking is possible at Zeller, above the last group of houses. Free parking without a parking disc.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
You can download a PDF map of the area at the following web address:
Author’s map recommendations
KOMPASS – Hiking map of the Ledro Alps, Giudicarie valleys 1:50.000.
INFO POINT APT MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO - Hiking map of the Giudicarie Centrali | Valle del Chiese 1:47.000.
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Hiking shoes, appropriate clothing, a sun hat and waterproof jacket, and a water bottle are recommended.
Telescopic poles are useful.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions