DESCRIPTION
The path that starts from Bolentina, a hamlet of Malè, and climbs up to the summit of Cimon di Bolentina, will take you to a magnificent place that lies between two valleys: Val di Sole and Val di Rabbi.
We started from Bolentina, but if you want you can go up further and park in Mas de Mez, thus saving a bit of paved road. The stretch up to the Marinelli bivouac does not present particular difficulties: it is almost all in the woods and the slope is not demanding. On the other hand, the last stretch, the one to get to the top of the summit of Cimon di Bolentina, is a bit challenging due to the slope and the danger of avalanches: here we used crampons to avoid slipping on the frozen snow.
From the top you can enjoy a beautiful view over the Val di Sole, Val di Rabbi and all the peaks in the area.
ITINERARY
From the village of Bolentina (1202 m) go up the paved road for 1.7 km and then in the locality of Mas de Mez (1317 m) take the dirt road that leads, first to the repeater to Piazza Marentaia (1500 m) and then to Malghetto (1600 m). From here you go up to the Malga Bolentina Alta / Malga Senage (1850 m), to the Bivacco Dino Marinelli (2075 m) and to the Cimon di Bolentina peak (2287 m). Return to Malghetto by the same road and then take path 119B to return to Mas de Mez. Now you go back to the starting point for the asphalted road.
EXCURSION DATE
January 30, 2021
STARTING POINT
Bolentina
REFRESHMENT POINT
Nobody
AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
To eat a little more sheltered, you can enter the Dino Marinelli Shelter.
SAFETY TIPS
Snowpack stability is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes. For your safety, always consult the avalanche bulletin, because the snowpack is subject to rapid changes, ask the competent local offices for information. Our GPX tracks are indicative only, that is, the route was best done with the snow and weather conditions of that day. So always evaluate what to do on site. Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have. It is appropriate to let someone know the itinerary you intend to take. Remember that the emergency number is 112.
EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment: kit for self-rescue in avalanches (consisting of Artva, shovel and probe), snowshoes, sticks, crampons, glasses, sunscreen, hiking boots, winter clothing, gloves, cap, backpack hot drinks.
RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 048 VAL DI PEIO - VAL DI RABBI - VAL DI SOLE
INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.valdisole.net/IT/Cosa-Fare/
HOW TO ARRIVE
From Cles - Val di Non - follow the SS43, take the Val di Sole SS42 and in Malè leave the SS42 and follow the Bolentina direction to the parking lot.
PARKING AREA
Free in Bolentina
GPS coordinates: 46.344889, 10.879417