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Monte IronPhoto: VisitTrentino, Madonna di Campiglio Azienda per il Turismo
Medium-difficulty route that takes half a day to complete, and links the residential area of Manez to the summit cross along the south-west ridge of Monte Iron. The route is initially flat on a dirt road, then gradually rises in the last stretch to the summit. Generally accessible from spring to autumn, unless there is late snow.
A fairly easy tour that climbs from the wild Manez valley and runs along the south-west ridge of Mount Iron to reach its summit cross. The panorama from this elevation is very wide and its position as a ‘corner pillar’ between the Val d'Algone and the Busa di Tione di Trento make it an excellent vantage point over Bleggio, Lomaso, the Southern Brenta Group, Alta Val del Chiese, Busa di Tione and the Adamello - Presanella Group. A tour also suitable for families, given the not excessive altitude difference; assess the development well.
Author’s recommendation
Bring a camera along, as the broad and charming panorama offers a privileged view of the Val d'Algone, the 'Busa' of Tione di Trento, Bleggio, Lomaso, the southern Brenta Mountain Range, the upper Valle del Chiese and the Adamello-Presanella Mountain Range.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
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
As the route is not particularly exposed to the sun except for the last short section, it can be walked in any season. Avoid late morning or early afternoon on summer days.
Roadbook
Take the straight road into Val di Manez, following the Sat Trail 350 sign. Walk about one kilometre until you come to a small bridge on the right that crosses the Rio Manez. Cross the bridge and continue along the dirt road that initially gains a slight altitude, and then, with a long, almost flat traverse, reaches the beginning of the south-west ridge of Monte Iron, just above the beautiful and verdant Ancis (which can be reached by walking slightly downhill, on a trail road). Where the road ends, the trail leading to the summit begins on the left. The trail follows evenly the long and easy ridge-crest that ends at the summit cross of Monte Iron (1864 m). At first, the uphill stretch is a little steep and tiring in the forest, then, past the halfway point, it becomes less steep and the conifers give way to lower vegetation and then to grass in the final part. Return along the route you followed on the way up.
Public transport
The starting point of the itinerary cannot be reached by public transport.
Directions
A4 Milan-Venice: Brescia East exit. Follow the signs for Madonna di Campiglio and Val Sabbia, traveling along the SS del Caffaro; follow the lakeside of Lake Idro until reaching Ponte Caffaro, where you enter Trentino, then continue through the Valle del Chiese and the Giudicarie until you reach Tione di Trento. From here, follow the signs for Preore (Tre Ville), and halfway through the village, near the fountain at a crossroads, take the provincial road 53, which leads to Montagne. Drive uphill for about 6 km on a steep road until you reach the small village of Binio. Enter the village and continue towards Val Manez. Once you reach the colony, where the road turns to dirt, continue straight, pass two hairpin turns (one left and one right), and at the crossroads (where there is a no-entry sign), park at the side of the road.
A22 Modena-Brenner: Trento South exit (45 km). Follow the signs for Madonna di Campiglio until you reach the town of Ragoli (Tre Ville) and continue along provincial road 34 until reaching halfway through the village of Preore (Tre Ville). Near the fountain at a crossroads, take provincial road 53, which leads to Montagne. Drive uphill for about 6 km on a steep road until you reach the small village of Binio. Enter the village and continue towards Val Manez. Once you reach the colony, where the road turns to dirt, continue straight, pass two hairpin turns (one left and one right), and at the crossroads (where there is a no-entry sign), park at the side of the road.
Parking
Free parking by the roadside.
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:
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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.
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