Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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. Despite the traffic jams and mall-like hotel complexes, the central village square has
retained something of its essence, overlooked by a pretty stone church and the jutting bat-
tlements of the Brenta Dolomites beyond. In summer this is an ideal base for hikers and
vie ferrate
enthusiasts.
Pinzolo (pop 2000, elev 800m), in a lovely valley 16km south, has a lively historic
centre and quite a few less tickets on itself.
Sights & Activities
Chiesa di San Vigilio
Pinzolo's beautifully sited 16th-century Chiesa di San Vigilio merits a visit for its danza
macabra (dance of death) decor.
CHURCH
Val di Genova
North of Pinzolo is the entrance to the Val di Genova, often described as one of the Alps'
most beautiful valleys. It's great walking country, lined with a series of spectacular water-
falls. Four mountain huts strung out along the valley floor make overnight stays an option
- Pinzolo's tourist office has details.
VALLEY
Funivie Madonna
di Campiglio
( 0465 44 77 44;
www.funiviecampiglio.it
)
A network of cable cars take skiers and boarders
from Madonna to its numerous ski runs and a snowboarding park in winter and to walking
and mountain-biking trails in summer. In Campo Carlo Magno, 2km north of Madonna,
the Cabinovia Grostè takes walkers to the Passo Grostè (2440m). Brenta's most famous
via ferrata
, the
Via Bocchetta di Tuckett
(trail No 305), leaves from the cable-car station.
CABLE CAR
Funivia Pinzolo
( 0465 50 12 56;
www.doss.to
;
Via Nepomuceno Bolognini 84; one-way/return €8/11 ;
8.30am-12.30pm & 2-6pm mid-Dec-Apr & Jun-mid-Sep)
This cable car climbs to the 2100m-high
Doss del Sabion
, stopping at midstation
Pra Rodont
en route. Mountain bike hire is available.
CABLE CAR
Sleeping & Eating
