Monte Madonnino

Start from Gromo, climb on asphalt to Valgoglio then past Masone, last 250 meters offroad with challenging gradients for a total of 1000 meters in the saddle (at 1450 we find the last fountain). From here it is 900 meters all push and shoulder, in a spectacular but particularly exposed mountain environment. From Mount Madonnino the view is spectacular!

We descend to the junction that follows to Portula Pass on trail S4 (about 200 meters). Then from Portula Pass the difficulty becomes S3 medium with a few S4 passes (about 500 meters). From Cardeto Hut the difficulty decreases to a medium S2 and then drops to S1 flow in the final part.

Trail style: all mountain

Personal rating: views 9/10; descents 8/10

MTB: Yes

EMTB: Not recommended

Duration about 7h (by mtb)

Portage: 900m i

Difficulty ascent: 250m very challenging

Difficulty descent: 10% S4; 30% S3; 60% S2/S1

Exposed: A few sections

Draining: Yes

Water points: at elevation 1450m