Tschafon Hut Hike
- Region
- Tires, South Tyrol, Italy
- Trailhead
- Lavina Bianca
- Objective
- Tschafon Hut
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Hike Map
- Open Map
- Map Time
- 1h 50m
- Actual Time
- 1h
- Elevation Gain
- 528 m
- Elevation Range
- 1,190m - 1,737m
Short hike from Lavina Bianca up to Tschafon Hut in the saddle above Tires. It can be an easy and casual stroll or a legitimate workout, depending on what you want to make of it.
Trailheads
Take the A22 to Bolzano and exit at Bolzano Nord. Follow SS12, LS24, and then the road toward Tires. Drive through Tires, turn left up the small road by the church, and follow the narrow road to the roundabout at Lavina Bianca.
Hiking
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- Start from the Lavina Bianca parking lot
- Arrive at Tschafon Hut
Walk toward the far end of the parking lot, where the bathroom is, and leave the parking lot by continuing along the road.
Pass the hotels of Lavina Bianca and continue to the trail fork, then take trail 4A slightly uphill.
After about 20 minutes, the forest road turns right while trail 4A continues straight through a wooden gate. Hike the short uphill section until the trail joins the road again.
A few minutes later, you reach a small plateau with a house, and usually horses and cows. Turn right and follow the road uphill through the trees.
In another 20 minutes, the hiking trail leaves the road to the right. You can stay on the road all the way to the hut, but you would be missing the better trail.
The trail runs along the right side of the road before crossing it again. It then traverses the valley side on a gentle climb as the views open toward the hills around Bolzano and the Catinaccio Group behind you.
The final section gets steeper. After a few switchbacks, you arrive at the meadows surrounding Tschafon Hut. Return to Lavina Bianca on the same trail.
Support Points
- 3.1 km and about 1 hour 50 minutes from the trailhead, with 528 m of elevation gain.
Weather & Season
Most of the trail runs through trees and has no exposed sections, so it is doable in a wide range of weather.
There might be no views in bad weather, but the food and warm coffee at the hut are good compensation.
Water
There is water at the trailhead and at Tschafon Hut.
We have not found any water along the short trail itself.
P.S.
The parking lot can fill quickly, especially on nice summer weekends. People also car camp there.
If you want to stay overnight, book your room in advance. Space is limited and the hut is popular.
Monte Balzo is only about 15 minutes above the hut and has excellent panoramic views, including sunrise over the Catinaccio Group.
The sun does not reach the trail until after 8 am, so dress appropriately for an early start or keep moving to stay warm.
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