MTB Tour Andalo - Molveno - Ranzo - Paganella

DESCRIPTION
Quite demanding tour on the Paganella plateau.
The first part of the journey is the easiest. Here you can see some beautiful lakes: Molveno, Nembia and a little in the distance that of Toblino, Cavedine and Garda. The climb from Margone to the Gaza mountain hut and then to the San Giovanni Pass is challenging. However, once you have reached the Paganella Plateau, a wonderful view of the Brenta Dolomites opens up that repays all the hard work you have done. If you follow our track and go downhill, fun is guaranteed!

ITINERARY
Departure from Andalo (1027 m) from the Valle Bianca car park. Make a very short asphalted stretch towards Molveno and then take a paved road with indication Molveno until you reach Lake Molveno (864 m). Once at the bottom of the lake, continue and reach Lake Nembia (790 m). Near the Garni Nembia, cross the paved road and take the dirt road keeping to the left. Once you arrive in Ranzo (739 m) continue on the S. Vigilio road for 3 km up to the crossroads for Margone. Go up to the left passing Margone (947 m) and arriving at Malga di Gaza (1548 m) - 6.5 km from the crossroads. Pass to the left of the Gaza and Ranzo mountains and arrive at the San Giovanni Pass (1667 m). Continue on a dirt road and arrive at the Rifugio Dosson (1450 m). Now go down the Downhill slopes until you return to the starting point.

EXCURSION DATE
August 28, 2021

STARTING POINT
Andalo

REFRESHMENT POINT
There are several refreshment points along the way.

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
If you are experienced enough in MTB we recommend the descent to the Downhill tracks.

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 evaluate what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, the training and the equipment you have.
For e-bike owners: evaluate the kilometers and the altitude difference in relation to the battery power and the weight of the cyclist well.
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: helmet, windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, helmet and / or handlebar torch (an unexpected event may lengthen the travel times), sunscreen, MTB shoes, first aid kit, bike repair kit, specific clothing, whistle or signal bell, reflective bike wheels, gloves, backpack with food and drinks.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
067 ALTOPIANO DELLA PAGANELLA - L. DI TOVEL - C. BRENTA - TRENTO

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.paganella.net/it/bike

HOW TO ARRIVE
A22 San Michele all'Adige exit, SP43 up to Mezzolombardo. SP64 direction Fai della Paganella up to Andalo.

PARKING AREA
Free parking Valle Bianca - Via Laghet, 2-4, 38010 Andalo TN
GPS coordinates: 46.161228, 11.001367

Parcheggio ad Andalo

Lago di Molveno

Lago di Molveno

Lago di Nembia

Lago di Nembia

Si va verso Ranzo

Il paese di Ranzo

Il lago di Toblino

Si sale verso Malga Gaggia

Malga Gaggia o di Gazza

Sotto il Monte Ranzo

Una bella veduta con il Gruppo del Brenta

Si va verso Passo di San Giovanni

Passo di San Giovanni

Bar Dosson