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Lago Ritorto, in the blue painted blue

Itinerary that first leads to Malga Ritort, an extraordinary panoramic terrace overlooking the Brenta Dolomites, and then continues towards the crystal clear waters of the lake of the same name. 

The town of Ritorto is located in one of the most panoramic positions in the area and can be easily reached via a charming asphalt road of just over 2 km which starts from the Patascoss town (about 45 minutes). In the Ritorto area there is the Malga Ritorto restaurant (an ideal place to enjoy a snack before continuing the itinerary). From here, taking the SAT 277 trail sign, the itinerary becomes wilder while continuing to offer a stupendous view of the Brenta Dolomites group. After passing the Piana dei Mughi, a place to hide various animal species, you continue up to the ruins of the Malga della Pozza dei Garzoni. The effort to reach Lake Ritort will be amply rewarded by the breathtaking view that the place offers. The spiers of the Brenta which are reflected in the waters of the alpine lake make it a fairytale place.           


image from OA
map elevation Profile
lunghezza 5.4 km
duration 2.5:30 am
difference
words 339 m
downhill 2 m
Highest point 2065 masl
lowest point 1726 masl

How to Get There:

Departure

Patascoss
Coordinates:
latitude: 46.230197
longitude: 10.815899

Arrival

Twisted Lake

Direction to follow

Reach Patascoss, a couple of kilometers north of Madonna di Campiglio, on foot or by car.

The route, between clearings and fir forests, develops in a first slightly uphill stretch, initially asphalted and only the last stretch is dirt.

Once you reach Malga Ritorto, a unique and suggestive panoramic point, take the path marked Sat 277. 

We continue towards the Mughi plain along a path in a suggestive environment where it is not unlikely to encounter chamois and roe deer until we reach the remains of the Malga della Pozza dei Garzoni. From here we continue to the final destination, Lago Ritorto.

We return via the uphill route. 

 

Parking

Paid parking (in summer) in Patascoss, starting point of the itinerary.

Safety information

As you will imagine, the feasibility of itineraries in a mountain environment is closely linked to contingent conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this sheet may have undergone changes. Before leaving, find out about the status of the route by contacting the manager of the refuges on your route, the mountain guides, the visitor centers of the natural parks and the tourist offices.

Equipment

Boots, sun hat and waterproof jacket and a water bottle are recommended.


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