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The Adamello Brenta Natural Park |
The Adamello-Brenta Natural
Park, established in 1967, covers an area of about 618 sq. km,
including the Adamello-Presanella ranges to the West and the
Brenta range to the East.
The Adamello granite range, including the peaks of Presanella
(3,558 m) and Carč Alto (3,453 m), is rich in glaciers, alpine
lakes and torrents forming some very beautiful waterfalls.
The Brenta dolomite range, instead, delights visitors and hikers
with a rich variety of wonderful treks, traverses and ascents. The
very names of its best renowned peaks highlight the importance of
the Brenta range: Tosa (3,173 m), Brenta (3,150 m), Campanile
Basso (2,877 m), Campanile Alto (2,937 m).
The current animal population of the Park includes brown bears,
chamois, roe deer, red deer, marmots, squirrels, foxes, eagles,
capercaillies and black grouses, as well as many other typical
Alpine species.
A project to re-introduce rock goats in the Adamello-Presanella
range was launched in 1995. The ungulate, that had been absent for
several decades, now counts some 50 units.

THE BROWN BEAR (Ursus arctos) - symbol of the
Adamello-Brenta Natural Park
The Adamello -Brenta Natural Park houses the last native specimen
of the Alpine brown bear, which witnesses the presence of a sound,
wild environment. In order to prevent the extinction of the bear,
a project is in place to foster the increase of the population
through the introduction of Slovene specimen.
The Park is also featuring a bountiful flora: from
edelweiss and Turk’s-caps, to black vanilla orchids and last, but
not least, the marvellous lady’s slipper, the largest orchid in
the Alps.
GUIDED WALKS
During the summer season, the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park
organises guided hikes whereby participants can improve their
knowledge of some natural and cultural aspects related to the
protected area. Daily guided hikes are organised in co-operation
with Alpine Guides, offering their expertise about the Park and
its history.
Val di Tovel VISITOR CENTRE
Open from June through September, the Centre suggests several
didactic routes focusing on the Park as a whole.
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