Route from Passo Lavazè to the Pala di Santa going up the slopes of the mountain. Return first along the ski slopes and then through the woods at the foot of the mountain. Snowed for the occasion!
Route from Passo Lavazè to the Pala di Santa going up the slopes of the mountain. Return first to the ski slopes and then to the woods at the foot of the mountain. Snowed for the occasion!
After parking the car at the pass, take a path that climbs the slopes of the mountain through the woods along an easy trail. Once you reach the end of the woods, the path climbs along the mountain ridge between rocks but still without particular difficulties (apart from the little fresh snow deposited the day before - if there had been more it would have been better to turn back). Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and the Pampeago ski lifts. Descend along the ski slopes until you reach Passo di Pampeago (due to snow, the dirt road is used instead of the trail on the steepest part). From there, return to Lavazè via a trail, first downhill and then with some ups and downs through the woods. In some areas, the devastation due to the windstorm of a few years ago is still visible.
After having parked the car at the pass, take a path that climbs the slopes of the mountain through the woods in an easy way. Reached the end of the wood, the path climbs along the crest of the mountain between rocks but always without particular difficulties (apart from the little fresh snow fallen the day before - if it had been more it would have been better to go back). Once you reach the top you can enjoy the landscape of the surrounding mountains and the Pampeago ski lifts. Descend along the ski slopes until you reach Passo di Pampeago (the dirt road is used instead of the path in the steepest section due to the snow). From there you return to Lavazè along a path first downhill and then with some ups and downs through the woods. In some areas the devastation due to the windstorm of a few years ago is still visible.
Author’s recommendation
On the Pampeago plateau there are several restaurants for a lunch break.
On the Pampeago plateau there are several restaurants to take a break for lunch.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The second part of the climb is between rocks: be careful.
The second part of the climb is between rocks: be careful.
Tips and suggestions
Passo Lavazè: https://www.lavaze.com/it
Pala di Santa: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pala_di_Santa
Roadbook
The following trails are covered:
- trail 574: from Passo Lavazè to the foot of the Pala di Santa ski slope;
- trail 521: to climb the road leading to Passo di Pampeago;
- trail 505: to reach Passo di Pampeago;
- trail SI (Sentiero Italia): to return to Passo Lavazè.
Public transport
It is possible to use Bus 184 from Bolzano.
It is possible to use the Bus 184 from Bolzano.
Directions
From the Bolzano Nord exit of the A22 highway, turn right and take the SS12 to the junction which leads to a roundabout. From here, take the SS241 and travel across the Val D'Ega up to Ponte Nova. Here, after the town, turn right and take the SS620 which reaches Passo di Lavazè.
From the Bolzano Nord exit of the A22 highway, turn right and take the SS12 to the junction which leads to a roundabout. From here, take the SS241 and travel across the Val D'Ega up to Ponte Nova. Here, after the town, turn right and take the SS620 which reaches Passo di Lavazè.
Parking
Free parking just before the pass.
Free park just before the pass.
Coordinates
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Equipment
Standard mountain equipment.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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