From Nago to the Summit of Monte Altissimo

HIKING · MONTE ALTISSIMO · NAGO

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Prati di Nago → SAT 601 → Monte Varagna → Monte Altissimo → Rifugio Damiano Chiesa → Prati di Nago

A high-mountain out-and-back from Prati di Nago to Monte Altissimo and Rifugio Damiano Chiesa.

DISTANCE

8.6 km

DURATION

4 h 00 min

ASCENT

761 m

DIFFICULTY

Intermediate

Route Overview

START

Prati di Nago — Nago

FINISH

Prati di Nago — Nago

ROUTE TYPE

Out and Back

ROUTE LINE

Prati di Nago → SAT 601 → Monte Varagna → Monte Altissimo → Rifugio Damiano Chiesa → Prati di Nago

Introduction

A classic high-level Garda hike on SAT 601 through the Monte Baldo Local Nature Reserve. The route climbs via Monte Varagna to Monte Altissimo and Rifugio Damiano Chiesa before returning by the same line.

Route Directions

Follow SAT 601 from Prati di Nago toward Monte Varagna, then continue by the north ridge to Monte Altissimo and Rifugio Damiano Chiesa. Return the same way.

Highlights

Monte Altissimo
Monte Varagna
Rifugio Damiano Chiesa
Monte Baldo reserve
Great War / Sentiero della Pace history
High Lake Garda views

Safety and Conditions

Intermediate mountain route above 2,000 m.
Proper footwear, layers and water.
Check the forecast.
No public transport from Nago to Prati di Nago.
Always check the latest official route status, local conditions and weather before departure.

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FIELD NOTES, FROM THE NORTH.

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