Valle del Chiese, i.e. the
valley of the Chiese river, is divided into two, very different sides: the Eastern one is secluded and shaded, with its woods and crystal-clear waters of
Lago di Ledro, its arduous tracks and limited height, offering only a few glimpses of the
Adamello massif.
The Western side, however, is a whole different world: the Southern slope of the Adamello massif is much more accessible and allows you to climb higher up, over the tree line, to enjoy breath-taking views of the
Dolomiti del Brenta to the North, and, looking towards the
Garda Lake,
Tremalzo and the peak of
Monte Baldo. This tour to
Malga Avalina is just as appealing as the Giro dell’Orizzonte.
TRACK DESCRIPTION
The trailhead is in
Roncone, a small town located in the northernmost area of the valley.
It starts off on a steep paved road climbing uphill through the
Valle di Bondone. Once it reaches
Malga Bondone, the road is replaced by a short gravel track leading to an old military trail, gently leading further uphill.
The wild brook called
Rio Valino crosses this trail thrice, and, in time, it has rolled some big rocks onshore, obstructing the way and forcing travellers to dismount and pull their bikes through.
Once you reach the tree line, at an elevation of approximately
1,700 metres, a narrow trail leads you through an untamed and rocky landscape, offering a
magnificent view of the surroundings. Here the old military trail is in a state of neglect and passage is made even harder by various rocks that slid down the mountain side during stormy, windy days. Soon, however, the track should be cleared and a proper cycle path should replace it.
At
1,970 metres of height, right upon reaching
Malga Avalina, you may take a detour to
Malga Stablo Fresco, located slightly higher up, at an elevation of
2,078 metres. The track is quite steep, but the view you can enjoy from here is worth the effort, and the panoramic position of the pasture makes it the perfect spot for a simple but tasty snack. Making your way back to
Malga Avalina you will find more amazing views worth of a camera shot.
Continuing downhill, you will find yourself on a wide and levelled path, but make sure you keep your eyes on your
GPS, because a very sharp turn awaits, leading onto a wood track full of challenges ‒ a narrow passage, two brook crossings, and, towards the end, after a smooth stretch, a short but arduous uphill slope where you may want to dismount and walk for approximately 50 metres.
It is now time to ride back downhill, on partly paved and partly gravel ground, all the way to
Roncone, where a delicious cappuccino awaits you at the Genzianella Hotel.
This tour requires average shape and steering skills. Note that the selfsame itinerary
may be rode backwards as well.
Author: Uli Stanciu
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