Snowshoeing to Rifugio Pernici

Snowshoeing • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro

Snowshoeing to Rifugio Pernici

Demanding snowshoeing walk from the valley floor to Rifugio Pernici. The alpine refuge is open during the Christmas holidays and at weekends in Winter.

Rifugio Pernici was built as barracks for Austrian officers fighting on the front of the First World War, known in Italian as guerra bianca, White War. Nowadays, instead of bringing death and hardships, snow brings beauty and fun!

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Snowshoeing to Rifugio Pernici

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Demanding snowshoeing walk from the valley floor to Rifugio Pernici. The alpine refuge is open during the Christmas holidays and at weekends in Winter.

Open

moderate

Distance 16.4 km

6:00 h

811 m

810 m

1,598 m

787 m

Author’s recommendation

Under the stars, the winter landscape is even more magical! During the Christmas holidays it is possible to stay the night at the refuge.

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Staff Outdoor Garda Trentino AC

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Garda Trentino

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,598 m

Lowest point

787 m

Best time of year

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Track types

Asphalt

14 km

Forested/wild trail

2.4 km

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Safety information

Snow doesn’t always cover the whole route. Snowshoes might be needed for a stretch of the road only.

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Tips and suggestions

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago, Ledro and Comano – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.

You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.

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