A 2–3 day journey on foot that retraces the ancient route of Mesolithic hunters, when small human groups left the Adige Valley to reach the high‑altitude pastures of the Lagorai, living on hunting and gathering during the summer months. The Mesotrekking is a unique itinerary that blends history, archaeology and nature, following a route considered plausible by researchers based on studies carried out in the 1980s.
A route between history and nature
The adventure begins north of the city of Trento, where the trail climbs toward Rifugio Gaban, in the area of Piazzina di Martignano. From here, the path continues across Mount Celva and Mount Calisio, the ridges overlooking the Trento basin that once formed a natural corridor toward the plateau.
After crossing the Dosso di Castel Vedro, the route descends toward Civezzano and follows the road connecting Madrano, Canzolino and the evocative Lake Pudro, eventually reaching the Piné Plateau. This section is rich in forests, clearings and small lakes that tell the long story of the relationship between humans and their environment.
From the Piné Plateau to the Valle dei Mocheni
Beyond the lakes of Serraia and Piazze, the trail climbs toward Passo Redebus, a historic link between Piné and the Valle dei Mocheni. Here the landscape changes: the woods grow denser, the valleys narrower, and the atmosphere recalls the remote places once frequented by prehistoric hunters.
The final ascent through the Val Calamento leads to the trekking’s destination: Lake delle Buse, at 2060 m, a high‑mountain environment where silence and untouched nature evoke a distant past still visible in the landscape.
