Brenta Dolomites

Introducing Brenta Dolomites

Part of the Parco Naturale Adamello-Brenta, this majestic group of Dolomite peaks northwest of Trento provides dramatic walking opportunities, best suited to those keen to test their mountaineering skills. Harnesses and ropes are essential for most of the high-altitude trails, including one of the group’s most famous trails, Via Bocchetta di Tuckett. This trail was opened up by 19th-century climber Francis Fox Tuckett from Molveno to Cima Brenta, and includes gruelling sections of vie ferrate (trails with permanent steel cords).

On the eastern side of the Brenta group of Dolomite peaks is the Altipiano della Paganella, a high plateau home to five small villages offering a huge range of activities between them. On the western side is Madonna di Campiglio, one of Europe’s most glamorous ski resorts. Both make good bases for winter skiing and summer walking, though they tend to shut down in spring and autumn. The wiggly S421, S237 and S239 linking the two is a scenic, if perilous, drive. Always check conditions and make sure you have winter tyres (and chains where need be) if you’re driving these roads outside summer.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009