Cima Oro and Malga Dromaè

DESCRIPTION
Very scenic loop hike in the mountains above Mezzolago in Val di Ledro.
The route is quite challenging, because it climbs very quickly on very steep paths. But it offers us a beautiful view of both Lake Ledro, Lake Garda and finally also the Plain of Arco. Along the stretch of the Austro-Hungarian Path 1915-1918, one relives the epic of the First World War: military walkways, trenches and tunnels. The most beautiful point is not the Oro peak, but the iron cross of the Monte Oro Observatory.

ITINERARY
Take the dirt road following the Ledro Trek - Medium signpost (860 m). After a while, take the path that shortens considerably compared to the dirt road to get to a beautiful panoramic point (1390 m) on Lake Ledro. Now follow the Cima Oro / Austro-Hungarian Path 1915-1918 trail that will take us very quickly to the Monte Oro Observatory (1690 m) and Cima Oro (1802 m). This stretch is dotted with military walkways, trenches and tunnels. Continue the path up to an altitude of 1672 m where you take path 413 which quickly leads us to Bocca Dromaè (1680 m). Here we go down the path 453 and passing through Malga Dromaè we return to the starting point.

EXCURSION DATE
May 15, 2021

STARTING POINT
At the top of Via Dromaè

REFRESHMENT POINT
Nobody

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
It is advisable to make the loop counterclockwise.

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
071 PREALPI GARDESANE - TREMALZO - VALLE DI LEDRO - L. D’IDRO

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.vallediledro.com/

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Riva del Garda or Storo: SS240 to Mezzolago. Here go up Via Dromaè until you reach the no-transit signs.

PARKING AREA
Very few places at the top of Via Dromaè
GPS coordinates: 45.890190, 10.762943

Parcheggio con pochissimi posti

Si sale spediti

Si inizia ad avere un bel panorama sul Lago di Ledro

Primo belvedere

Lungo il sentiero fortificazioni della Grande Guerra

Manca poco all'Osservatorio

Arrivati all'Osservatorio da cui si ha un bellissimo panorama

Dalla Cima Oro si ha un ottima vista sulla Piana di Arco

Dalla Cima Oro si ha un ottima vista sulla Piana di Arco

Si rientra dalla Bocca Dromaè