A high altitude trip to Malga Monte Corno and the Lake Nero and Lake Bianco peat bogs
This itinerary climbs up from Prà del Manz, one of the Trentino region's most attractive larch meadows, following waymarking for Malga Corno and La Peschiera and footpath SAT 482 which takes you to Rifugio Malga Monte Corno. This mountain dairy is at an altitude of 1715 metres and offers wide open views over the mountains of the Fiemme valley from Corno Bianco and Corno Nero to Pale di San Martino and the Lagorai massif. Sitting comfortably on its large terrace you can try South Tyrolean delicacies and delicious cakes. In the summer months you can also stay at the hut.
Our route continues on a footpath starting near the dairy (footpath number 3) for lakes Nero and Bianco, two precious peat bogs protected by the Val di Cembra Avisio nature reserve network and the Monte Corno Park. These peat bogs are ancient glacial lakes in which thick layers of peat have built up as a result of the action of aquatic plants over the millennia. Most of the lakes’ surface is thus covered with marsh vegetation and the lake is very small. The setting of these peat bogs is an extremely important environmental and forest one containing biotopes of vital importance to the reproduction of many amphibian and reptile species. This itinerary is a circuit which takes you back to the valley from Lake Bianco on footpaths 3B and 483. Follow waymarking to Monte Gua and Prà del Manz to your starting point again.
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Even if this trail is not technically difficult and has no dangerous stretches, we always and in any case suggest to follow the general rules on safety for mountain hikes.
The starting point of this itinerary is the place called “Prà del Manz” (Capriana). From here follow the road signs to the mountain hut Malga Corno and La Peschiera then go up to reach path SAT 482. Follow this path which will take you to the mountain hut Malga Corno passing by the pass Passo Cisa. Close to the hut follow the road signs to the lake Lago Nero, which will take to the lake Lago Nero on path n. 3. This itinerary is a circuit which takes you back to the valley from Lake Bianco on footpaths 3B and 483. Follow waymarking to Monte Gua and Prà del Manz to your starting point again.
To drive here from Trento, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 north to Carpiana, where, before entering the town, you will find the road signs to reach Prà del Manz.
To drive here from the valley Val di Fiemme, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 south to Carpiana, where, before entering the town, you will find the road signs to reach Prà del Manz.
Free parking place in the forecourt of Prà del Manz.
