Beautiful path in the the Tonale Pass area. A journey through nature and history, beautiful lakes and breathtaking views. In the proposed route, the ascent is done on foot and the descent by cableway. It would be possible to walk back along the same route or ascend using the cable car, but we think our proposal (ascent on foot) is the best option.

Leave the car next to the San Bartolomeo church and start walking on the Tonale fitness path. After about 1.5 km there is a parking area, in case you decide to walk back on the same path, you'd better leave your car here to save 3km. The hike proceed on the old military road, build to bring supplies to the Monticelli Military Village during the first world war, there is even a gallery. Butterflies, berries and flower fields lead us to the bed of the Presena stream, a fascinating place where the melting water of the small glacier flows.

This place is suitable for a break before proceeding on the ascent. Flowers, blueberries and splendid scenic views take us near the old Military Village. The visit to the village is not included in the track. The lake of the Tonale pass cableway and the nice Lake Monticello unexpectedly appear to our eyes, a good place to have some rest before descending.

It could be also possible to reach the Capanna Presena refuge and even crossing the Maroccaro Pass, but this would be reserved to very experienced hikers.

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