DESCRIPTION
Flowering meadows, 360 degree panorama, view of 5 lakes and the Brenta Group.
June ushers in full spring in the mountains, making Monte Casale an ideal destination for an excursion. This time of year offers flowering pastures and fantastic views of the still snow-capped peaks of the Brenta Group. From the top, you can admire the Sarca Valley, which extends 1400 meters below, and enjoy a spectacular view of five lakes: Garda, Cavedine, Toblino, S. Messere and Molveno).
The climb to Monte Casale is a classic of the area, perfect to do on clear spring or autumn days, when the colors of nature are more vivid. The route is easy and free of particular difficulties, also ideal for families thanks to the modest difference in altitude.
An interesting stop during the excursion is the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni. Built in 1965 by a group of brave volunteers on the western slope of Monte Casale, it was inaugurated in 1972 and donated to the SAT. The refuge is dedicated to Don Vittorio Pisoni, a professor and catechist at the Prati high school in Trento, affectionately nicknamed Don Zio by his students. Don Pisoni deeply loved this mountain and often took his boys there, instilling the same passion in them.
The name of the refuge was proposed by Luciano Bagatoli, president of the SAT section of Toblino and former student of Don Vittorio. This structure is a tribute to the connection between the professor and the mountains, a place that continues to inspire and welcome hikers of all ages.
Discovering Monte Casale means immersing yourself in the beauty of nature and the history of those who loved and valued this area. It is an excursion that not only gratifies with its views, but also enriches with the story of a sincere dedication to the mountains.
ITINERARY
From the antenna car park (908 m) you go up following the trail sign 411 arriving first at the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni (1590 m) and then at Monte Casale (1631 m). Return to the refuge and take path 427 up to Godesi (1305 m) where you turn left, return to path 411 and return to the starting point.
EXCURSION DATE
June 16, 2024
STARTING POINT
First parking for Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni
REFRESHMENT POINT
Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni
AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
For those who want to shorten the difference in altitude: go up to the Le Quadre paid car park.
SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. Therefore, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always consider what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.
EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the route, weather conditions and season: windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, sunscreen, boots, first aid kit, specific clothing, gloves, backpack with food and drink.
RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 055 Arco - Valle del Sarca - Valle dei Laghi
INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.sat.tn.it/rifugio-don-zio-pisoni-al-monte-casale/
HOW TO ARRIVE
From Ponte Arche follow the signs for Comano SP213. Once you arrive in Godenzo Poia, turn left, still following the signs for Comano. Once in Comano, turn right, immediately after the church, and continue for 3 km until you reach the first car park for the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni - Alle antennas.
PARKING AREA
First parking for the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni, free.
GPS coordinates: 46.035704, 10.903840