231 valon Trappole - Busa delle Dodese (b.206-211) 2700 meters lenght
206 Olle - Busa delle Dodese (b.211-231) 7600 meters lenght
835 Bivio Galmarara - Rifugio Tre Fontane - Bivio Italia - Cima Dodici
NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Nature has been particularly kind to this area; thick woods, flowery meadows, crystal clear waters, rich flora and fauna on the mountains, fertile fields and hills that enjoy both sunshine and beautiful viws. The Autonomous Province of Trento has taken steps to protect the environment so if you genuinely love nature, respect and take care to observe the regulations in force.

Cima Dodici Chain a brief explanation

The Cima Dodici is the highest mountain of the Chain.It?�is located in the south east part of Trentino, in "Altipiani-CAtena di cima dodici", between Rovereto and Calliano, , it belongs for a short stretch to Lagarina Valley this area is ruled over Monte Finocchio.you can reach it from the plateau of Folgaria, between Terragnolo and Vigolana north. On the left u can follow the way from Carbonare to Trento. in the south part the mountains turn around to the Valsugana with severe slopes, very difficult to climb..then you find the next plateau call Sette Comuni in the south part in veneto region. however in province of Trent remain the top of Dodici chain. If you travel along this chain u can watch on your left the South part of Trentino and Lagorai chain and on your right the Plateau of Asiago. this plateau is famaous for its cheese producation, in fact in the area there are a lot of alpine farms where are still use the practise of alpine summer grazing.

Getting There

by car to Trentino and Valsugana:
The nearest exit is on the A22 Brennero motorway, Trento Centro From here continue along the SS47 (Valsugana high road) in direction Padova-Venice
By bus:
Valsugana is linked to the towns of Trento and Feltre by a permanent bus service.
By train:
Bologna-Brennero Railway: (Trento railway station) continue along the Valsugana railway; there are daily links.
Valsugana Railway: (from Trento or Padova-Bassano) railway stations of Pergine Valsugana, Calceranica al Lago, Caldonazzo, Levico Terme, Roncegno Marter.
In Trentino the service is made by the Atesina society.
Timetables are available on line. Information on timetables, links and train connections can be required at the APT offices.
by plane:
The nearest airports are: Verona 100 km, Venice "Marco Polo" 147 km
when u reach trentino and Valsugana, from Borgo Valsugana, turn right to Olle Valsugana, 442 meter above the sea, left of Val di Sella. you reach to a car parking. from here you have to follow the path number
211 or 231. after 3 hours you arrive at a alpine hut, call Baita delle buse di dodici. it?�s a perfect place to have a break. then you follow again the path number 211, after half hour you are on the top of Cima Dodici. then you can follow the path number 206 to reach Cima Undici and Cima Ortigara, famous mountains during the first world war, theatre of a lot of bloody battles, italian versus austrian solders. infact here if you are lucy it?�s possible find inexploded bombs and bullets.

Some difficulties and when to climb

Some difficulties on the "trappole " valley, there are some iron chains for helping your climb. if you have a dog is not easy to reach the top, better take care, ad be careful. remember the wide different in high. In Fact from car parking to the top there are 2,000 meters of different, only for trained alpinists and with the equipment for iron chains and stairs.
The best season is summer,, the path in the "trappole" Valley is not practicable during the winter season in order to avoid the ice produce from the smelting of the snow. i advise during the race down it's better follow the path number 206 to reach montain Ortigara and to go down to Olle(where is the car parking) Remember it' very long but go back from the same path in Trappole Walley in descent it' s dangerous and by "rifugi and Bivacchi del Trentino"s book is not adviseble.

Camping and travel in Trentino

Every summer walkers and alpinists make use of over 6.000 km of paths (from the easiestt demanding, hig al- titude climbing routes). Thousands and thousands of people visit the parks and nature reserves and enjoy the wiews of the Dolomites, among the most famous mountains in the world Tourism in this area reflects the multiple and extremely varied nature of Trentino. The variations from place to place and the season are such that here we have 2tourism2 linked to the diversity of shape and form of the attractions on offer at different times of year.
Every community, large or small, has a calender of cultural events focusing on the history, traditions, customs and aartistic expression of a Trentino which has been a land of passage through the centuries, but also a land of encounter and exchangeHolidays in Trentino also enable you to sample the joys of the table choosing from an abundant range of typical recipes from the local cuisine, characteristically Alpine and influenced by German habits. Potatoes appear frequently, mashed into the polenta or kneaded together with flour and water and baked as tasty little pies.To all this add the openness and cordiality typical of the local people and you have all you need for a truly enjoyable holiday . people come to Trentino as visitors and leave as friends of this magical area, with memories they will treasure.

CAMPING only near Caldonazzo Lake.15 kms away from Borgo Valsugana
For further info contact. www.trentinovacanze.it
http://www.vacanzeintrentino.info/Camping.htm

refuges and bivouacs

Baita delle buse delle Dodese
Località: tra Cima XII e Cima XI
Tipologia/tipolgy: bivacco/bivouc
Apertura/opening days: sempre/ever
Sentieri interessati/paths: 835
Posti letto/beds: 6 con materasso in gommapiuma e coperte
Dotazione/staff inside: stufa, cassetta pronto soccorso, tavolo
Proprietario/owner: Comune di Borgo Valsugana
Responsabile/manager: Soccorso Alpino di Borgo Valsugana
it's in a panoramic position toward Valsugana and Lagorai, re-built in 1976 and dedicated ti Ruggero Lenzi

Baito Ortigara q.hight 1937 meters
Località/position;: Tra Ortigara e Caldiera
Tipologia7tipology: baito/hut
Apertura/opening: sempre aperto ever
Sentieri interessati/paths: 840, 841
Posti letto/beds: -
Dotazione: nulla
Proprietario/owner:

Miscellaneous Info how to reach Trentino and cartography

further Information at: SAT di Borgo.
http://utenti.lycos.it/satborgo/
cartography:Cartografia
(Edizioni Associazione delle Sezioni Vicentine del CAI)
Carta dei sentieri Altopiano dei Sette Comuni (scala 1:25.000) con Guida degli Itinerari ed. 2002
Books
Gruppo "Ass Taal" Guida alla preistoria dell'Altopiano dei Sette Comuni Ed. Stoan Platten
Cora', Massinani Guida al Monte Ortigara - Itinerari e storia Ed. Rossato
Covolo Altopiano dei sette Comuni
Itinerari della Grande Guerra Ed. Ghedina Tassotti

External Links

s.a.t Asiago thank for the pics

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