At the foot of the Brenta – 3 hikes starting in Pradel

Situated 1,320 metres (4,330 ft) above sea level, the Pradel plateau is the main gateway to the eastern section of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park. As well as a breathtaking view of Lake Molveno, you can admire the majestic profile of the Brenta, the imposing Croz dell'Altissimo, and the summit of Piz Galin (the mountain of Andalo).

This Collection proposes three hikes that start and end at the same point – Pradel. The Tours explore the Brenta in all its splendour from different perspectives. It’s interesting how the terrain and the surrounding flora change as you ascend in altitude. As you climb, you'll also notice how the Dolomite massif becomes sharper and sharper.

The Tours are similar in distance, elevation gain and difficulty. The Brenta trails can be a little technical in places, especially approaching the summit, and require a fair amount of training to be able to complete them in a day. In fact, each Tour has more than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) of ascent and takes between five and nine hours to complete.

I recommend wearing hiking boots and taking at least two litres of water with you, as you won't find water fountains on the route. If you don't choose the route to Rifugio Pedrotti, I also suggest bringing a packed lunch as you’ll use up a lot of energy, even if you hike at a slow pace

You can reach Pradel on foot from the Valbiole car park above Andalo, but I recommend taking the Panoramic Cableway from Molveno to optimise your time (watch out for the time of the last ride!). The cableway operates from the end of April until the end of October, but these excursions are at their best between June and September, if only for the lower temperature range, the hours of daylight, and the opening of the summer refuges.

Whether you hike all these routes or just one, one thing is certain: you won't be disappointed. Have a good hike and enjoy the panorama of the splendid Brenta Dolomites!