Val di Nardis - La Via delle Valli

<p>Challenging and scenic hike leading from Valagola to the welcoming Rifugio XII Apostoli, across scree slopes, equipped sections, and stunning views of the Brenta Dolomites and the Adamello.</p>

<p>The <strong>Val di Nardis</strong> lies in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, at the foot of the Pratofiorito and D’Agola glaciers, and is home to the welcoming <strong>Rifugio XII Apostoli</strong>.</p> <p>The itinerary begins in <strong>Sant’Antonio di Mavignola</strong>, crosses the Val Brenta by car, and sets off from <strong>Valagola</strong>. The first stretch unfolds through the forest, along a dirt road and gentle paths that lead to the enchanting <strong>Lake Valagola</strong> and the green plateau of Lago Asciutto (Nardis plain).</p> <p>From here, the scenery changes dramatically: a lunar-like landscape where the trail becomes more demanding, with scree terrain and the equipped passages of the “Scala Santa” leading steeply up to the <strong>Rifugio XII Apostoli</strong>.</p> <p>Affectionately called “I Dodici”, the refuge stands at 2,489 m on a rocky plateau overlooking the valley, offering breathtaking views of the Brenta Dolomites, the Adamello, and the Presanella massif. Its name recalls the surrounding rock formations, which resemble figures gathered in prayer around the small chapel carved into the stone.</p>