Tonale Pass and Fort Mero

Easy hike on a dirt road to Fort Mero, a former Austro-Hungarian fortification from the First World War at Passo del Tonale.

<p>Fort Mero is an Austrian fort built to defend the borders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.</p> <p>The fort was constructed between 1911 and 1913 and served as the connecting structure between Fort Zaccarana and Fort Presanella.</p> <p>It was a medium-sized fortification made of compressed concrete and iron beams.</p> <p>This hike, suitable for everyone, follows the same path for both the outward and return journeys, starting from the historic San Bartolomeo Hospice, almost 2000 meters high. The elevation gain is about 150 meters, and the outward path is a gentle descent. Once at the fort, the trail continues for a few more minutes until reaching a former military village known as the Strino barracks.</p>