Cristo Pensante

THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS

1. Prepare your itinerary beforehand
2. Choose an itinerary that suits your physical abilities
3. Choose suitable clothes and equipment
4. Check the weather forecast
5. Hiking by yourself is more risky; if this is the case, take a mobile phone with you
6. Leave information about your itinerary and your expected return time
7. If you are not sure about your itinerary, contact an Alpine Guide
8. Pay attention to signposts and directions that you find along your way
9. Do not hesitate in going back if you feel too tired
10. In case of emergency call 112

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

It is also important to follow good safety practices when tackling a mountain route.

From the car-park just beyond Passo Rolle (1.980 m) take the unsurfaced road leading up, through the meadows, to Capanna Cervino. From here follow the directions for “Trekking del Cristo Pensante” trail, first on a track and then on a mule path. The track becomes a trail (passing through a 50 metre wartime walkway) and then reaches the summit of Monte Castellazzo (2.333 m) with its statue of Cristo Pensante (the Thinking Christ). The summit gives a better perspective of the impressive rock walls of the Pale di San Martino and a wide view of the Lagorai range and Val di Fiemme.

The descent is on the other side of Monte Castellazzo, on a zigzag path that quickly leads to Capanna Cervino and then, along the forest road, to the starting point.

During summer time there is a bus connection from Predazzo to Passo Rolle.

From Predazzo, take the road that leads to Passo Rolle.

Big free parking on the right side of the SS50 (coming from Val di Fiemme)

• Mountain backpack
• Mountain boots or good hiking shoes
• Windproof and rainproof jacket
• Fleece or heavy sweater
• First aid kit, blister plasters
• Water bottle or thermos flask
• Hiking map of the area
• Telescopic walking sticks
• Sunscreen