The best MTB trails around Voltago Agordino

It is located along the main road, about 200 m on the left going up from the Roccon furniture factory towards Veran

Beautiful tour with wonderful views and good paths.

The Carestiato Refuge (1,834 m) stands on the panoramic Còl dei Pass, at the base of the southern faces of the Moiazza. It was built after World War II thanks to a courageous initiative by the Agordina Section of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI). The project was largely supported by the Carestiato family, in memory of their young son Bruto (1921-1943), who died in the Civetta massif. Còl dei Pass, chosen for the refuge, was at that time accessible only by a path used by herds from the nearby mountain pasture: all the necessary materials were therefore carried on the shoulders of endless teams of volunteers who ascended from Passo Duràn. Later, the collaboration of the Alpine troops from the XXII Marzo 1848 Barracks, who intervened several times with their pack animal unit, proved providential. Only the framework was prepared by sourcing wood from the adjacent wooded area and transported to the hill via rudimentary cableways. Over the years, the refuge has undergone technical and structural modernizations to provide logistical assistance to its numerous hikers. The current access (trail 549) was completed in 1978 and subsequently expanded several times. A unique feature is the crossing of the enormous Val di Vie gravel flow, which often blocks the dirt road. The water intake for the refuge's aqueduct is located here, supplied by a modern pumping station. The old structure underwent a radical renovation in 2005-2006, bringing the refuge to a modern and efficient standard through the expansion and modernization of the sleeping accommodations, kitchen area, and outdoor terrace. These works began under the presidency of Giorgio Fontanive and were completed thanks to funding from the Veneto Region, along with funds acquired from the sale of the "Cesare Tomè" refuge at Passo Duràn. The Carestiato Refuge has 8 bedrooms, each with 4 bunk beds, and an additional 4 bedrooms in the annex at the back. From here, the view sweeps across the Agordina Valley and its surrounding mountains: Monte Célo, Monti del Sole, Vette Feltrine, and the Croda Granda-Agnèr mountain range. www.rifugiocarestiato.com

Until recently, there was a small wooden bridge here. But the heavy storms of recent years, with the consequent swelling of the stream, have swept it away. Today the ford is made easier by a concrete bottom: a perfect opportunity to cool off! In any case, along the way, there will be plenty of time to dry off.

At Casera Cole (1376 m) you reach a crossroads: the easy descent leads towards Prà de Val and La Valle Agordina, while the one towards Agordo is decidedly more challenging, both on MTB and e-MTB.

The Bivacco G. Menegazzi is a small brick structure managed by the ANA group of Gosaldo; it has an economical stove and a wooden mezzanine with 8 beds. It is located at 1,737 m above sea level, in the Pian Lònch pasture, about ten minutes from the Rifugio Malga Cavallera. The view from here is truly enchanting: in front the gaze sweeps over the Monti del Sole, the Cimonega group and the Vette Feltrine, while behind rise the Dolomite peaks of Croda Granda, Sass d’Ortiga and Cima Oltro. Inaugurated in August 1980, it was created by recovering the old Casera Pianlonch. It is named after Giovanni Menegazzi, an Alpine soldier from Sant'Andrea di Gosaldo who fell on Monte Golico in March 1941 and was awarded the silver medal for military valor.

Small sweet and rustic cabin in a great location

Casera currently closed