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Cristo Pensante

Predazzo

Category

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

3:00

in hours

Distance

9.2

in km

Suggested period

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Description Details Turn-by-turn directions How to get there Equipment

Route of notable historical, naturalistic and panoramic interest.

An itinerary of great scenic interest. At the summit, hikers will find the statue of the Thinking Christ (Cristo Pensante), sculpted from white Predazzo marble and featuring a crown of thorns made from barbed wire dating back to the Great War. The hike, rewarding both for the beauty of the landscape and the physical effort required, offers a picturesque setting. From the summit of Monte Castellazzo, a spectacular view opens up of the majestic walls of the Pale di San Martino and the entire valley below.

Cristo Pensante sunset time

Cristo Pensante

Cristo Pensante in the evening

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Further information and useful links

APT Val di Fiemme - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it

www.trekkingdelcristopensante.it

Tags

Scenic
Summit route
Round trip
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical interest

Route data

Intermediate

Distance

9,2 km

Duration

3 h 00 min

Ascent

428 m

Decent

428 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

2.318 m

Lowest point

1.958 m

Suggestions

You can see trenches, mule tracks, tunnels, barracks and other artifacts from the First World War along the way. Specific descriptive signs placed by the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park helps you to understand this remains.

Safety guidelines

THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS

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

Starting point

Passo Rolle

Directions

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.

public transportation

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

How to get there

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

Where to park

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