Alta Via dell'Adamello from Rifugio Tonolini to Rifugio Garibaldi

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Alta Via dell'Adamello from Rifugio Tonolini to Rifugio Garibaldi

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Alta Via dell'Adamello from Rifugio Tonolini to Rifugio Garibaldi

07:58

15.4km

1,190m

Hiking

Alta Via section crossing mysterious black sand beaches and WWI battlefields to Adamello's base.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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83 m

View from Rifugio Tonolini

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From the Rifugio Tonolini, located at 2,450 meters above sea level in the Rhaetian Alps, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the surrounding peaks and the basin of Lago …

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7.66 km

Giuseppe Garibaldi Mountain Hut at Lake Venerocolo

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The Garibaldi Refuge is located on the banks of an artificial basin, Lake Venerocolo, and is the starting point for climbing the Adamello.

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7.91 km

Madonna dell'Adamello Chapel

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Chapel dedicated to the Madonna dell'Adamello, located near the dam of the Garibaldi refuge

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8.15 km

Lake Venerocolo

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8.87 km

The Black Beach Below the Adamello

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It would look like ice from a distance, but instead it is black sand, probably composed of granite crumbled by the glacier that once covered the area

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9.20 km

Passo del Lunedì

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It is a rather steep passage, on the rocks, but despite the appearances the zigzag path is well marked. It is feasible, perhaps with the help of a little help …

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10.8 km

Lago Pantano

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Lago Pantano was created after the construction of the dam in 1956 and is used by Enel to produce electricity. After Lake Arno, this reservoir is, by extension, the second largest in Valle Camonica.

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13.0 km

Passo di Premassone

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From the Passo di Premassone a magical view opens up over the underlying Val d'Avio, Mount Adamello and Corno Bianco. In this section the path is equipped with wire ropes.

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15.1 km

Round Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lago Rotondo is a beautiful little lake next to the Tonolini Hut.

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15.2 km

Rifugio Franco Tonolini and Lake Baitone

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The Franco Tonolini Refuge is located in the magnificent Conca del Baitone, in the Adamello Park, near Lake Rotondo. Surrounded by eight stupendous alpine lakes, it is in an ideal …

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15.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

1.75 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

911 m