103. Lake Lova m. 1300 – Colle di Mignone –Monte Mignone Loop – Colle di Mignone – Lake Lova
Route characteristics
The itinerary makes a complete loop around Monte Mignone. The difference in height is small, but the trail is not always easy. The path from Malga Mignone to Agolo is challenging due to the uneven ground of the path, while the next part, up to Colle Averta, takes place in a wild environment.
Description
Itinerary n° 103 begins from Lake Lova, reachable from Borno with trail 82 in one hour
Cross the bridge over the Lovareno torrent, which feeds the lake and following the lane at the edge of the wood, cross two other streams. As soon as you have passed the second stream, take the left path that climbs steeply into the woods. At the second bend, the slope eases and you cross the hillside until you reach the pastures of Colle Mignone m. 1520 (0:30 hr), where the Concarena mountain group appears. Near a shrine, turn right, pass in front of a fountain, then a hut and enter the woods.
The path, which often has a bumpy surface due to the passage of cows, comes out in the Averta pastures (1 hr). From here you can go up, in just half an hour, to the nearby Monte Mignone m. 1743, which offers a wonderful panorama. Cross the pasture diagonally, aiming for the Croce della “porta” dell’Agolo, and descend into the woods.
When you reach a crossroads, continue on the path to the right which enters a small lane (1:30 hours – see arrows). Turn right and continue on the mule track that leads to Colle di Mignone (2 hrs), where you turn left to retrace the itinerary that descends to Lake Lova (2:15 hrs).
Technical data
Signpost number: 103
Difficulty: E – Hiking
Elevation gain: m. 300
Distance: Km. 6.7
Time: 2:15 hours
Water availability: Available
