Tione di Trento - Bolbeno - Madonna del Lares

<p>An easy route of about 2 hours, linking Tione di Trento with the woods of Madonna del Lares, where there is a small church in a quiet clearing.</p> <p>The route is mainly uphill on the outward journey and downhill on the way back, and it develops along an asphalted section of the cycle path, and then on an asphalted forest road and a small trail stretch.</p>

<p>The route starts in Tione di Trento and connects to the cycle path coming from Val Rendena, leading to Bolbeno. This stretch through the forest is accompanied by the sound of the Arnò stream, flowing into the Sarca River.</p> <p>When reaching Bolbeno - a hamlet of the municipality of Borgo Lares - you will find one the ski centres at a lower altitude in Italy. After passing the ski track, the route continues along the asphalted forest road that climbs towards Madonna del Lares. On this uphill section, you can enjoy the many large deciduous and coniferous trees, and a splendid panorama of Tione di Trento and the mountains of Val Rendena. Shortly after the viewpoint, on the left, there is a masonry fountain with fresh water from the springs of Monte Piza.</p> <p>Continuing on, the trail on the left enters the forest, with uphill steps that lead to the clearing with the small Church of Madonna del Lares.</p>