Dosso Sassello - Costa Verde Pass - M. Paghera - Miners' Cross

DESCRIPTION
Magnificent ridge traverse above Lake Idro.
The excursion that we propose develops on the crest of the mountains that overlook the western shore of Lake Idro. This ridge of the Lombard Prealps is not very high, just over 1000 meters, and we have made the stretch between Pieve Vecchia and Anfo. In some places the route requires experience to safely overcome easy, somewhat exposed rocks.
Ideal itinerary for mid-seasons when the heat is not stifling and the air much clearer.

ITINERARY
From the parking lot, take the path along Lake Idro and arrive at Pieve Vecchia. Here you go up the path 457 up to Dosso Sassello (920 m) and then continue along the ridge. You go up and down passing through Monte Canale (975 m), the Costa Verde Pass (910 m) and Monte Paghera (1122 m). Now go down following the Anfo indication. On path no. 458 you have to take the path that goes to the Miners' Cross (900 m). Be careful because there are no signs. Return to path 458 and descend to Anfo (400 m). Return to the starting point following the lakeside path.

EXCURSION DATE
March 13, 2022

STARTING POINT
Parking in front of the Trattoria alla Grotta - Pieve Vecchia

REFRESHMENT POINT
In Anfo and the other hamlets along the lake.

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
Be careful on the stretch that leads to Cima Paghera, because you have to go up some rocks.

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
Kompass, Le Tre Valli Bresciane 1:50.000

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.visitchiese.it/it/territorio/natura/lago-idro/

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Tione di Trento: SS237 up to Pieve Vecchia.

PARKING AREA
In front of the Trattoria alla Grotta, GPS coordinates: 45.740389, 10.465900
Pieve Vecchia, GPS coordinates: 45.734795, 10.45906

Parcheggio antistante la Trattoria alla Grotta

Si va verso Pieve Vecchia

Pieve Vecchia

Segnavia in pietra

Lago d'Idro

Capanno di caccia

Dosso Sassello con croce di vetta

Monte Canale

Si sale all'ultima vetta, Cima Paghera

Vetta del Monte Paghera

Panorama sul Lago d'Idro

Croce dei minatori

Anfo

Si ritorna facendo il lungolago