Cima Cornicoletto, Belmonte and Vedetta Alta in the Maddalene Group

DESCRIPTION
Solitary landscapes and wonderful panoramas.
An exciting circular excursion with the culmination at the majestic Vedetta Alta, one of the most impressive peaks of the Maddalene Group. Here, spectacular and solitary panoramas await you, as is typical in this enchanting, but little-known, area of Trentino, far from the crowded Dolomites.
This excursion will require a whole day as the route involves conquering three peaks, in order: Cima Cornicoletto, Cima Belmonte and Cima Vedetta Alta. Although it does not imply particular technical challenges, it is essential to have good confidence on the ridge sections and be free from vertigo.
The itinerary is well signposted for most of the route, with the exception of a short stretch between Cima Cornicoletto and Cima Belmonte. However, you will not get lost, as the track is clearly visible even without indications on the ground.
For greater safety, download the GPX track.

ITINERARY
From the parking area (1690 m), start by following trail sign 8, which then connects to 133 and finally to 10. This route will take you to Monte Cornicoletto/Spitzner Kornigl (2418 m). Continuing on the ridge, along trail sign 10 and crossing Cima Belmonte (2459 m), you will reach the summit of Vedetta Alta/Hochwart (2627 m).
The descent begins following trail sign 11. First you will stop at an enchanting alpine lake (2200 m), and then you will continue up to the Obere Kessel Alm (1922 m). The descent continues until you reach the Untere Kessel (1670 m). From here, you will go up towards Malga di Revò (1734 m) and Malga di Cloz (1730 m) following path 8. The last part of the route will take you back to the starting point.

EXCURSION DATE
October 8, 2023

STARTING POINT
Parking after the tunnel in Hofmahd.

REFRESHMENT POINT
Untere Kessel (1670 m), Malga di Revò (1734 m) and Malga di Cloz (1730 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
It is advisable to do the itinerary in an anti-clockwise direction, in order to have refreshment points on the return.

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 064 Val di Non - Le Maddalene - Cles - Roèn - Mendola

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.visitvaldinon.it/

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Revò SP28, SP71, SP86. After the first tunnel on the right there is the car park.

PARKING AREA
Free in Hofmahd near the tunnels
GPS coordinates: 46.503701, 11.043166

Parcheggio

Si sale per il sentiero n. 7

In alto a sinistra si vede la croce del Monte Cornicolo

Manca poco alla Cima Cornicoletto

Cima Cornicoletto

Si va in cresta

Cima Belmonte

Manca un'ora per la Vedetta Alta

Ci lasciamo alle spalle le due cime

Croce di vetta della Vedetta Alta

Piccolo laghetto

Obere Kessel Alm

Untere Kessel Alm

Malga di Revò

Malga di Cloz