Geological trail of the valley Val di Rabbi

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Geological trail of the valley Val di Rabbi

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Difficulty

Difficult

Activity time

2:25

Durata in ore

Distance

6.4

Distance in km

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This round itinerary, with a great landscape value, is dedicated to the secret world of geology, which shows on this itinerary some of its best and more original examples.

The Trentino sector of the Park is characterized by metamorphic rocks, i.e. rocks that were subjected to such immense pressure and heat that, as a consequence, the original rocks have been transformed. The metamorphic rocks of the valley Val di Rabbi are mainly micaschists, deriving from the transformation of fine-grained, sedimentary rocks, such as clay or mud, that have been exposed to very little thermodynamic change. You can also find pieces of rocks deriving from the transformation of igneous rocks.

The fragmentation of rocks, as well as atmospheric conditions, are the causes of slope movements that continue to modify the landscape of the valley.

This itinerary takes us further to the waterfalls Cascate di Saènt which are the most beautiful of the entire park Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio. They are two impressive waterfalls, which makes this part of the brook Torrente Rabbiés and can be seen from a closer distance: the first one from the typical wooden bridge just below the waterfall and the other one from several panoramic viewing points along the path.

Photos: Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio, Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (settore Trentino)

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Photos: Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio, Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (settore Trentino)

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Route info

Difficult

Distance

6.4 km

Activity time

2:25 h.

Uphill Elevation

430 m

Downhill elevation

430 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1757 m

Lowest point

1376 m

Height difference

381 m

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Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio

Safety information

All information on this sheet are subject to changes, therefore they cannot have an absolute value. Inaccuracy and vagueness cannot be totally avoided, as both the environment and the weather can change very quickly. As a consequence, we decline any liability for any changes suffered by the users. We strongly suggest checking the state of the places and environment and weather conditions before every hike.

Please find below 10 suggestions for your hikes:

Prepare your itinerary
Choose an itinerary suitable for your training level
Choose a suitable outfit and equipment
Check the snow and weather forecasts
Hiking alone is more dangerous
Leave somebody all information on your itinerary and you departing and arrival time
Don’t hesitate to contact an expert
Pay attention to the indications and the road signs on the itinerary
Don’t hesitate to come back if you feel like to
In case any accident call the emergency number 112.

Directions

This itinerary starts from the parking at the place Ramoni al Còler. Follow the little road along the brook Torrente Rabbiés on the orographic left. Then pass the foot-bridge by the debris that came down with the creek Rio Campisòl landslide on 20 September 1999. Continue towards the mountain farm Malga Stablasolo then take trail CAI-SAT n.106 that takes to the Information Center Stablét and then up to the panoramic terrace (Plan de le Scalace) where you can find a small resting area. Here you need to leave trail n.106 to take the path to the waterfalls Cascate di Saènt, the most beautiful of the park Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio. This round itinerary ends following the path along the brook to the foot-bridge Stablasolo and then back to the parking place

Public transportation

From Trento: Railway Trento- Malé

From Malé: bus line B640

Stop: Somrabbi

For more information:

Trentino Trasporti S.p.A.

www.trentinotrasporti.it

How to get there

You can reach this place from Malé taking the road on the bottom of the valley Val di Rabbi. Around 1 km after the village San Bernardo, go to the hamlets Piazzola e Somrabbi, then continue for 2 more km. to reach the place Còler, where you can leave your car in the parking.

During the summer you can leave your car at the hamlet Rabbi Fonti and reach the place Coler with the sustainable mobility service called Stelviobus

Where to park

Parking at the place Ramoni al Còler.

Hiking clothing and equipment are strongly suggested, in particular:

Hiking boots
Trekking poles
Rainproof jacket