Rifugio Dodici Apostoli

Dolomiti di Brenta, Rifugio ai XII Apostoli

The Dodici Apostoli Refuge is the westernmost of the Brenta Group refuges. It stands at 2,489 m. a.s.l. on a rocky outcrop which dominates the Nardis Valley and offers splendid views over the Presanella. It is less central than other refuges and for this reason is less popular.
The traditional way up runs from the Nardis Valley, at whose mouth it is possible to take several routes: a) from the north across the luxuriant Agola Valley, b) from the west up from Giustino or Massimeno over the ridges of the Flanginech Valley, c) again from the west climbing up from Pinzolo towards Prà Rodont and the Dos Sabion peak (the ski-lifts are open in season) and d) from the south along the Algone Valley via the Malga Movlina. It is also possible to reach the refuge along more demanding routes through the Sacco Valley (path 341) and through the Vallon valley – the latter however is for the expert and very fit hiker. Near the refuge stands a small chapel carved out of the rock, dedicated to the fallen in the mountains.
The refuges nearest to the Dodici Apostoli are the Agostini and Brentei, both of which can be reached along rather difficult itineraries. The Mingotti Way starts from the Bocca d’Ambiez pass and climbs towards the Cima Tosa peak.

connections circular tours

GENERAL INFORMATION
Altitude	m.2489
Location	Conca di Pratofiorito
number of beds	38
telefono , fax	0465-501309
website - e-mail
opening period indicative	20.6 – 20.9

Il rifugio Dodici Apostoli

Access routes to the Refuge: from the Agola Valley along paths 324 and 307
difference in height : m. 1169		maximum height: m.2489 , R.12 Apostoli
Description: this is an access route without any particular traps for the unwary: after the fork on the Pian di Nardis plain the path goes past the Tovo Randolan peak scree and begins to climb up a series of rock steps (the “Scala Santa” or Holy Steps) as far as the refuge.
area	height	time between areas	time from start	Cartina per gentile concessione Editrice La Giralpina
Parcheggio in Val Agola, s.324	1320	0	0
Lago di Valagola	1595	1	1
Piano di Nardis , fork 324,307	1822	0,45	1,45
Rifugio ai 12 Apostoli	2489	1,45	3,30

Access routes to the Refuge: From Giustino in the Rendena Valley along the northern ridge of the Flanginech Valley on path 307
difference in height : m. 1719		maximum height: m.2489,R.12 Apostoli
Description
area	height	time between areas	time from start	notes, route variations
Giustino, fraz.Badaione	770	0	0	-
Malga Bregn de l'ors,fork 307 bis	1630	2,30	2,30	Tartarotti path to Prà Rodont
Passo Bregn de l'Ors, fork 357	1836	0,45	3,15	Path to Dos Sabion, Pinzolo cable car
fork 307-354	1900	0,05	3,20	Path 354 to the Malga Movlina
fork 307-324,Val Nardis	1830	0,15	3,35	path 324 to Lago Valagola
Rifugio 12 Apostoli	2489	1,45	5,20	-

Access routes to the Refuge: From Massimeno in the Rendena Valley on path 354
difference in height : m. 1628		maximum height: 2489, R.12 Apostoli
Description: from Massimeno, the smallest municipality in Trentino, climb up the mule-track along the southern ridge of the Flanginech Valley as far as the Malga Plan and then towards the Dos dei Cavai peak to the Malga Movlina, the Gotro Pass and the Bregn de l’Ors Pass where the path meets the one climbing up from Giustino
area	height	time between areas	time from start	notes, route variations
Massimeno	861	0	0	-
Malga Plan	1588	2,00	2,00	-
Malga Movlina, fork 341 e 350	1786	0,40	2,40	path 341, access route to the refuge along the Sacco Valley, path 350 coming from Binio (Montagne) along the Manez Valley
Passo del Gotro,,bivio 333	1847	0,15	2,55	path.333 to Malga Nambi in Val Algone
Passo Bregn de l'Ors, fork 357	1836	0,	3,25	path. to Dos Sabion, funivia Pinzolo
fork 307-354	1900	0,05	3,30	path 354 per Malga Movlina
fork 307-324,Val Nardis	1830	0,15	3,45	path 324 per Lago Valagola
Rifugio 12 Apostoli	2489	1,45	5,30	-

Access routes to the Refuge: From the Malga Movlina and Algone Valley along paths 354 and 307
difference in height : m.703		maximum height:m.2489 Rif. 12 Apostoli
Description: accessible by climbing up the long Algone Valley by car as far as the Ghedina Refuge. From here access is permitted for a limited number of cars only (40 per day) subject to payment of a fee obtainable from the automatic ticket machine in the car park.
area	height	time between areas	time from start	notes, route variations
Malga Movlina	1786	0	0	Cartina su gentile concessione Editrice la Giralpina
Passo del Gotro,	1847	0,15	0,15
Passo Bregn de l'Ors, fork 357	1836	0,30	0,45
fork 307-354	1900	0,05	0,50
fork 307-324,Val Nardis	1830	0,15	1,05
Rifugio 12 Apostoli	2489	1,45	2,50

Access routes to the Refuge: From the Malga Nambi and Algone Valley along paths 341b e 341
difference in height : m.703		maximum height:m.2620 Passo 12 Apostoli
Description: from the Ghedina Refuge to the Malga Nambi (1,375 m.): go up as far as the car park and then turn right and take path 341b (which runs into path 301 a little higher up) to climb up the Sacco Valley past the Dodici Apostoli Pass (2,620 m.) until you come to the Dodici Apostoli Refuge.
area	height	time between areas	time from start	notes, route variations
Malga Nambi,parcheggio,fork 333	1375	0	0	path 333 to Malga Movlina
Baito dei Cacciatori, fork 341	1800	1,00	1,00	going left you come to the Gotro Pass
Passo dei 12 Apostoli	2620	2,20	3,20
Rifugio 12 Apostoli	2489	15	3,35	see map

The Ideale path near the Bocca d’Ambiez pass.

Tackling the Ferrata Ettore Castiglioni route (with fixed rope supports)

Visualizza Parco Adamello Brenta, Settore Brenta in una mappa di dimensioni maggiori

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