Hiking route in Val di Rabbi in the Stelvio National Park, with destination Stella Alpina Refuge Lago Corvo and the charming Corvo Lakes.
The majestic mountain environment, the succession of alpine ponds and the endless panoramas of the peaks of the eastern sector of the Cevedale Group make the itinerary evocative. The magnificent Corvo Lakes, of glacial origin, are positioned near the Rabbi Pass, which connects Val di Rabbi (Trentino) to Val d’Ultimo (South Tyrol).
This itinerary is part of the One in a Million project.
Here you can participate in an experience of art, relationship, and participation that will guide you along the water routes of Val di Sole, and will make you discover how the valley community has creatively imagined its vision to protect the environment and future generations. Want to know more? Visit the site www.unodiunmilione.com.
To undertake a mountain hike we suggest:
Starting point from the Cavallar parking lot (1,450 m), reachable by car from the small hamlet of Piazzola di Rabbi.
From here, following the dirt road, you will first cross a bright larch forest and then a dense spruce forest, until reaching Malga Samocleva (1,892 m).
In the summer period it is possible to reach the hut by the shuttle bus service Stelviobus Rabbi.
Continue following the dirt road until you meet the SAT 108 trail marker (Sentiero Italia), which climbs on the right side of the Lago Corvo valley. The route follows a clear ridge and in the last section it crosses at altitude until the Stella Alpina Refuge at Lago Corvo (2,425 m).
From the Refuge follow the trail until, at different altitudes, you meet the Corvo Lakes, whose waters contain plants and animals of great naturalistic interest. You will reach the first lake in a few minutes and, continuing decisively, you will arrive at the second. With a slight detour to the left, you can admire the last of the Corvo Lakes, located at an altitude of 2,655 meters.
Take your time to enjoy the view and the tranquility in which the lakes are immersed, then head back towards the Refuge. Return downhill following the SAT 108 trail, passing through Malga Caldesa Bassa (1,635 m), where we recommend a stop to purchase the dairy products produced here. Continue on the trail until the parking lot in the Cavallar area.
Suggestion: if you are well-trained, from the Corvo Lakes you can climb along the SAT 145 trail up to 2,957 meters at Cima Collecchio (altitude difference from the Stella Alpina Refuge Lago Corvo: about 500 meters), from where you can view the Corvo Lakes from above and have a spectacular view of the Val d’Ultimo, the Vioz peaks, Palon dela Mare, Rosole, Cevedale, the peaks of the Maddalene group, and, located above the Dorigoni Refuge, which you will glimpse in the distance, the Sternai and Gioveretto peaks.
STELLA ALPINA REFUGE AT LAGO CORVO - Information
Altitude: 2,428 m above sea level
Group: Ortles-Cevedale
Owner: Carlo Cavallari family
Beds: 40
Services: hot water, showers, toilets, and heating
Bar and restaurant service
Management: Carlo Cavallari family
Approximate opening period: June 20 - September 20
Contacts: Tel. +39 0463 985175, +39 393 6436629, rifugiolagocorvo@libero.it
The Verona-Brennero line to Trento and from there take the local Trento-Malè-Mezzana line to Val di Sole, from where there is a bus connection to all the villages. For times visit www.valdisole.net/EN/Public-Transportation
Follow the SS42 to the village of Caldes and at the roundabout, take the third exit. Shortly after, take the right fork to Val di Rabbi and continue along Via Nazionale to the roundabout. Take the second exit and follow the SP86 until the signs for Piazzola on your right. From Piazzola you will find before the church the signs to the right for the Cavallar area - Corvo Lakes.
Cavallar parking lot (about 2 km from Piazzola di Rabbi).
We recommend, especially on days of high attendance, to reach the parking lot early in the morning, as its capacity is limited.
To undertake a mountain hike it is always useful to:
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