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Forts Tour: Alpine History in Val Camonica

Vermiglio, provincia autonoma di Trento · Trentino-Alto Adige•1 day•Hiking · 2,072 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
provincia autonoma di Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
Forts Tour: Alpine History in Val Camonica
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Tonale Forts Tour

Three Great War forts, in a single loop.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Tonale pass, between Lombardy and Trentino, and walk through high pastures, gravel roads and mountain path along the fort trails. We take in Forte Mero, Forte di Strino and Forte Zaccarana: real fortifications, still where they were built, with the view opening onto the Valle Camonica and the Adamello and Ortles-Cevedale groups. It is a circuit that holds nature and memory together, where every stop has a story behind it.

5 reasons to come - three Great War forts along the route - views over the Adamello and the Ortles-Cevedale - a varied loop that never gets dull - the high pastures of the Tonale pass - a day that joins walking with real history

Who it suits You need a little fitness: it stays high, the ground is uneven in places and some climbs ask for a steady pace.

Real stories and wide views: come and walk through them with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+14 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
469 m D+ · 9 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 469 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vermiglio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
469 m
Max altitude
2,072 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
5 h
Day
9 km · D+ 469 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 9 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:30PARKING
Start at Passo del Tonale
Starting from Passo del Tonale, the hike begins at the Valbiolo chairlift car park.
10:00VIEWPOINT
Fort Mero
Fort Mero is an Austrian fort built to defend the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Constructed between 1911 and 1913, it served as the strategic link between Fort Zaccarana and Fort Presanella.
11:00VIEWPOINT
Strino Fort
Fort Strino is part of the Trentino fortification system conceived by the Austrian General Staff in the aftermath of the Wars of Independence, when Trentino became the southern border of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
12:30VIEWPOINT
Fort Zaccarana
Fort Zaccarana is an Austrian fort built to defend the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Known at the time as Werk Tonale, it was constructed between 1908 and 1912 at an altitude of 2,116 metres, overlooking the Tonale Pass and standing as the highest permanent Austrian fortification ever built.
14:00RETURN
Arrival at Passo del Tonale
The loop ends back at the starting point. A complete hike combining panoramic trekking and history, always above 1800 meters. Perfect for those looking for a varied route without technical difficulty but rich in alpine scenery and meaning.

How do you get to Vermiglio? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

AE
Account E.
· 9 outings
Guida di Media Montagna

Reviews

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Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 469 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Forts Tour: Alpine History in Val Camonica

Forts Tour: Alpine History in Val Camonica

Vermiglio, (TN) · Trentino-Alto Adige
1 day · Hiking · 2,072 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
469 m
Max altitude
2,072 m
Distance
9 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+14
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Tonale Forts Tour

Three Great War forts, in a single loop.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Tonale pass, between Lombardy and Trentino, and walk through high pastures, gravel roads and mountain path along the fort trails. We take in Forte Mero, Forte di Strino and Forte Zaccarana: real fortifications, still where they were built, with the view opening onto the Valle Camonica and the Adamello and Ortles-Cevedale groups. It is a circuit that holds nature and memory together, where every stop has a story behind it.

5 reasons to come - three Great War forts along the route - views over the Adamello and the Ortles-Cevedale - a varied loop that never gets dull - the high pastures of the Tonale pass - a day that joins walking with real history

Who it suits You need a little fitness: it stays high, the ground is uneven in places and some climbs ask for a steady pace.

Real stories and wide views: come and walk through them with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
469 m D+ · 9 km · 5 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 469 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vermiglio

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 9 km
Meeting point 9:30Vermiglio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30PARKING
Start at Passo del Tonale
Starting from Passo del Tonale, the hike begins at the Valbiolo chairlift car park.
10:00VIEWPOINT
Fort Mero
Fort Mero is an Austrian fort built to defend the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Constructed between 1911 and 1913, it served as the strategic link between Fort Zaccarana and Fort Presanella.
11:00VIEWPOINT
Strino Fort
Fort Strino is part of the Trentino fortification system conceived by the Austrian General Staff in the aftermath of the Wars of Independence, when Trentino became the southern border of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
12:30VIEWPOINT
Fort Zaccarana
Fort Zaccarana is an Austrian fort built to defend the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Known at the time as Werk Tonale, it was constructed between 1908 and 1912 at an altitude of 2,116 metres, overlooking the Tonale Pass and standing as the highest permanent Austrian fortification ever built.
14:00RETURN
Arrival at Passo del Tonale
The loop ends back at the starting point. A complete hike combining panoramic trekking and history, always above 1800 meters. Perfect for those looking for a varied route without technical difficulty but rich in alpine scenery and meaning.

How do you get to Vermiglio? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

AE
Account E.
9 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 469 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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