This easy but strenuous hike takes us to Lake Lagorai, the largest lake in the Lagorai chain and a true natural jewel
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The Doss dei Laresi is easily accessible by cable car from Cavalese or from the end of the Val di Fiemme valley, as an alternative to the ascent by car. The alpine hut at 1,250 m a.s.l. is the starting point of our hike to Lake Lagorai. The path L06 leads immediately into a dense forest and - after a first ascent - down into the Lagorai Valley. Here it joins the forest path no. 316, which leads through the entire valley.
In the beginning the ascent is easy, but becomes steeper and steeper with time. The porphyry surface on the last km, typical for old military roads, is not very pleasant for our tired legs. But all efforts are forgotten when we reach the plateau where the lake is located. We follow the road further and round the lake on the west side, where we reach a meadow. Time for a picnic and a rest in the nature of the Trentino mountains!
The landscape is typical for the Lagorai group: rough, wild and very impressive. For our way back we take the same route. Alternatively, there is the possibility to hike up to the Bombasel Lakes and the top station of the Cermis Chairlift.
Please note: The L06 trail connecting the Doss dei Laresi mid-station to the Val Lagorai road is currently closed.
To reach Lake Lagorai, you can take the cable car up to the Paion del Cermis mountain station and from there continue towards the Bombasèl Lakes and the nearby Forcella del Macaco, from which you descend into Val Lagorai and to the lake (05:50h total, 16.8 km, +950 m and -950 m elevation gain/loss).
Author: AT
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- Notice:
- The route is not passable
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- Starting point:
- Doss dei Laresi (intermediate station of the Alpe Cermis Cable Car)
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- Time required:
- 05:00 h
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- Track length:
- 13,5 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.238 m to 1.872 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +959 m | -959 m
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- Route:
- Doss dei Laresi - junction Val Lagorai - Le Mandre - Lake Lagorai
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- Signposts:
- L06 (currently not accessible), 316
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- Destination:
- Lake Lagorai
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Hike to the Lake Lagorai
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
