The Brenta mountain huts tour from Madonna di Campiglio

An excursion that will take you around the mountain huts surrounding Madonna di Campiglio: you will reach Tuckett, Brentei, Casinei, and Rifugio Vallesinella in just one day. This is a medium-difficulty route through wonderful trails in the presence of the most beautiful peaks of the Brenta Dolomites. Not to be missed!

From Grostè to Tuckett towards Rifugio Brentei

The first section, from Grostè to the Tuckett mountain hut, develops on a non-exposed path with minimal elevation changes, first descending and then ascending near the hut. It winds at the foot of the peaks of the central part of the Brenta Dolomites and offers a wonderful landscape, in particular, towards the Presanella peak.
After a quick refreshment at Rifugio Tuckett, you set off for Rifugio Brentei, first following trail 328 (passing over the Sella del Fridolin) and then climbing towards the hut on trail 318, which passes at the foot of Cima Brenta and weaves into the ledges descending from it towards Val Brenta. A few short, slightly exposed points, but well protected by fixed ropes, allow even less experienced walkers to travel the trail safely.

Lunch at Rifugio Brentei and then marching towards Casinei and Vallesinella

Once you arrive at Brentei, the suggestive little Church just beyond the hut is well worth a visit.
Usually, you reach this point in time for lunch, and the return journey involves descending along the same trail. Once you reach the Sella del Fridolin, you continue towards Rifugio Casinei, in time to enjoy an excellent slice of cake before descending to Vallesinella. The final part of the trail is a bit steep but without any particular difficulties.
Normally, you return by shuttle from Rifugio Vallesinella to Madonna di Campiglio since fatigue, at this point of the day, takes over!

Characteristics of the route:

Medium-difficulty itinerary but within reach of even not particularly experienced walkers.
Route that develops on well-beaten and marked trails, with a few slightly exposed points. Before leaving, make sure that the mountain huts are open: they are generally accessible from after mid-June until mid-September.

Start and end of the route:

The described itinerary starts from the Grostè cable car and ends at Vallesinella (the terminal for the shuttle back to the hotel).

Technical data:

• Total elevation gain (ascent + descent) of about +300 meters
• Duration of the route about 6 hours.
• Trails 316, 328, 318.

Means of transport:

M.Campiglio – Campo Carlo Magno shuttle, Grostè cable car, Vallesinella – Madonna di Campiglio shuttle (return).

Necessary equipment:

Trekking boots, possibly high on the ankle, appropriate “layered” clothing for any cold drafts, rain cape, sun hat, trekking poles.
A water bottle and some chocolate are useful to quench your thirst and regenerate energy!

Refreshment points and mountain huts:

Rifugio Stoppani at the arrival of the Grostè cable car, Rifugio Tuckett, Rifugio Alberto e Maria ai Brentei, Rifugio Casinei, Rifugio Vallesinella.