A circular route with a medium difference in altitude that crosses the pastures of the Arnò and Maggiasone alpine huts, through meadows, woods and waterfalls to reach the pass dominated by the peak of Passo del Frate.
The route starts at the green pastures of Malga d'Arnò and leads to Malga Maggiasone through wide meadows with woods in between. During the summer months, you may spot some cows and other typical mountain wildlife. From Malga Maggiasone, follow the slightly uphill path along a section of the Path of Peace (Sentiero della Pace) that leads to the rocky slabs below the peak of Passo del Frate. The last part is a steep slope, equipped with stirrups set into the rock, which take you to Passo del Frate, from where you can enjoy a great view of Valle di Daone and Monte Corona. To get back, follow the same route to Malga Maggiasone and then take the path that leads to the Cravatta waterfall and then back to Malga d'Arnò.
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From Val d'Arnò you can reachn:
- Val Bona. From Passo del Frate, descend along the SAT 262 trail and then the SAT 249.
- Val di Bondone. From Passo del Frate, continue on the 'Sentiero della Pace' (Path of Peace) in the direction of Monte Corona. Pay close attention to a short, rather steep section on a grassy slope, which is equipped with a steel cable to prevent slipping, even though the path is always well-defined. After passing the summit, continue along the ridge (be careful on the first section with stone slabs) until you intersect the Val di Bondone path that leads to Dosso dei Morti.
