The
Malghe Tour in the valley of the river Chiese is not less fascinating than our flagship tour, i.e. the Giro dell’Orizzonte, as it shares with the latter the breathtaking stretch that runs between
Passo Brealone and
Passo Bruffione ‒ although here you will ride in the opposite direction.
However, the two tours are otherwise so very different, that you are strongly suggested to try both of them. The Malghe Tour will take you through some of the most charming pastures of the Alps:
Malga Serollo,
Malga Bondolo,
Malga Clef,
Malga Table, all the way to the mountain hut, or Rifugio,
"Lupi di Toscana", where you may enjoy a well-deserved break and a snack.
TRACK DESCRIPTION
The trailhead is located in
Condino, in the town main square, where you can enjoy a mouth-watering capuccino in the shade of the church on your way back.
The tour starts off on a winding old track that takes you all the way up to
Brione. Here, the trail continues uphill on paved ground towards
Malga Serollo, where asphalt is replaced by gravel again.
When you reach a fork, make sure you take the right turn and keep your eyes on the trail, as it almost disappears into high grass. Follow the
old military track dating back to World War I that will lead you uphill to
Passo Brealone. This easy stretch offers you enchanting glimpses of wild and unspoilt nature, with its wide and steep meadows scattered here and there with lonely larches.
As it approaches
Passo Brealone, the trail becomes bumpier and you may find your way blocked by pits and rocks laying on the ground, forcing you to dismount and push your bike through. Soon enough, however, the trail clears, once again resembling its original status, back when soldiers used it to climb to the pass, carrying their assault rifles and ammunitions. Today, however, the place is
quiet and almost deserted.
The breathtaking stretch that runs between
Passo Brealone and
Passo Bruffione offers you two kilometres of pure flow-trail ride at
2,000 metres of height, gazing upon the amazing landscape of the Adamello massif. After Passo Bruffione the military trail continues downhill all the way to
Malga Bondolo. A quick uphill ride to
Sella di Bondolo and you will find yourself on a charming little track, winding its way gently through the meadows and leading to
Malga Clef.
Almost every malga you reach during this tour allows you to taste and purchase
exquisite mountain cheese. A gravel road connects
Malga Clef to
Malga Table and, continuing downhill, joins a paved road leading to the
Boniprati plateau. Here you can catch your breath and enjoy a little brake at the rifugio
“Lupi di Toscana” (a mountain hut named after an
Italian battalion that fought in World War I). Following the narrow paved road downhill you will eventually reach
Condino and your much anticipated cappuccino.
The Giro delle Malghe is
55 km long and covers 2,157 metres of height difference: a marathon-like ride
for very fit bikers only. If you are riding an eMTB, make sure that you bring along a spare battery. Otherwise, all you need is good steering skills and you are good to go and enjoy the ride.
Author: Uli Stanciu
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