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Passo dei Contrabbandieri

Passo dei Contrabbandieri (Ponte di Legno)

The Passo dei Contrabbandieri is one of these trail wonders in Trentino. Combined with the trail from the Rifugio Buzzi, the loop is a first-class and impressive fun ride.

Description

The tour starts in a very relaxed manner with the mountain railroad from Ponte di Legno up to the Tonale Pass, followed by the chairlift to Malga Valbiolo. But then the leisurely pace is over: first a super steep gravel road, then shouldering the bike and continuing on an alpine trail to the Passo dei Contrabbandieri. Around 400 vertical meters are overcome in this way.

On the back of the pass, the descent begins. The start is S4 level in exposed terrain and requires full concentration - it is better to walk a few meters here. After that, the path becomes much smoother and rides straight as an arrow to the Rifugio Bozzi. It's worth stopping for a bite to eat, even if the route branches off into an endlessly long mountain trail just below the hut.

This section is an absolute highlight: the trail hugs the mountain flank in a flowing and playful manner, with short counter-climbs to be mastered here and there. Finally, you reach the ridge high above Ponte di Legno. From here, a long, winding and fun descent begins down to the Tonale Pass road. On the opposite side of the road, there are trails specially designed for mountain bikers that lead down to the valley floor near Ponte di Legno.

Note: If you want to complete the ascent under your own steam, ideally choose the asphalt road via Pozzi to Case di Viso and then continue climbing on the gravel road to Rifugio Bozzi. See the route Forcella di Montozzo.

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18 km

600 m

1570 m

1262 above sea level

2672 above sea level

Ponte di Legno

Ponte di Legno

3250

not suitable

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Rifugio Angelino Bozzi

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Forcella di Montozzo

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Portrait Thomas Giger

About the author: Thomas Giger

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and is a regular online and print author. Over the years, he has specialized in tourism topics and is particularly well known for his blog-style columns. He is also one of Ride MTB's active tour authors.

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and has had a significant influence on the tour database. His focus is on single trail tours. There are few who know the trails in Switzerland as well as he does. However, his areas of expertise also include Aosta, the French Western Alps, and the whole of South Tyrol.

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