This is a moderately difficult, panoramic hike in Val Nambrone, from Rifugio Cornisello to Lake Vedretta. The last, more vertical and demanding section offers a perfect view of the Dolomites.
You can drive as far as Rifugio Cornisello in Val Nambrone along a rather narrow and exposed mountain road. As you drive up, the view gradually opens up to reveal the Brenta Dolomites, the Presanella peaks, Doss del Sabion and Val Rendena.
The area is rich in lakes, which were part of a major hydroelectric project in the 1960s. You can still see traces of this project today.
The first lakes encountered are the Cornisello Lakes, located in a beautiful basin ideal for walks and picnics. These lakes are situated at an altitude of 2083 m and 2112 m and can be reached by car.
From here, many paths lead to the surrounding mountain huts, peaks and other lakes. One of these is the milky-blue Lake Vedretta, which is located at an altitude of 2,612 metres and can be reached on foot from the Cornisello Lakes. At the end of the 19th century, the Cornisello glacier front lapped the lake, which is still surrounded by tonalite rocks bearing clear signs of glacial modelling. It is a fabulous place with an incredible panoramic view.
Continue your journey on La Via delle Valli, where you can choose to explore any of the 50 proposed valleys. Find out more at: www.campigliodolomiti.it/laviadellevalli.
You will find signs and stamps in the valleys from July 2025.
THE NEIGHBOURING VALLEYS:
From Val Nambrone you can reach:
- Val d'Amola. From Rifugio Cornisello, go up to Lake Nero (signpost 238) and continue along path 216 to Rifugio Segantini. From here, descend to Malga Valina d'Amola, in Val d'Amola, following path 211.
- Val di Canton. At the last road junction before Rifugio Cornisello, take path no. 239, passing by Malga Ploze and continue along path no. 217 along the upper part of Val Nambrone to Passo Nambrone. Pass Lake Gelato in the direction of Lake Serodoli. At the lake, turn right along path 232, which leads to Lake Lambin and continues on to Lake Ritorto, where you will catch a glimpse of Val di Canton. From here you can descend on foot or by cable car (pay attention to opening times and dates) to Madonna di Campiglio.
- Val Nambino. At the last road junction before Rifugio Cornisello, take path no. 239, passing by Malga Ploze and continue along path no. 217 along the upper part of Val Nambrone to Passo Nambrone. Pass Lake Gelato in the direction of Lake Serodoli. Pass the first fork with signs for Lake Lambin to reach the second fork. Path 217 starts from here and leads to Rifugio Lago Nambino and Val Nambino, and Madonna di Campiglio.
