Malga Giumella - Alpine dairy farm

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Malga Giumella - Alpine dairy farm

Category

Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

1:30

Durata in ore

Distance

2.4

Distance in km

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A short walk inside the Stelvio National Park along the shores of Lake Pian Palù with its crystal-clear colors. Elevation gain: 300 meters. Round trip distance: 4.4 km.

You start from Peio Terme and at the hairpin bend, take the road on the left, following Val del Monte and reaching the parking area at Fontanino. After tasting the ferruginous water at the small white mountain hut, you take the dirt road immediately to the right. After a couple of switchbacks, the road levels out and leads to the dam wall. Continue along the forest road, where the woods open up to reveal a wide pasture from which you can admire Lake Pian Palù. At the edge of the forest, you reach Malga Giumella. The mountain hut is also a crossroads for other trails, leading left towards Malga Paludei and right towards Pian della Vegaia first, and then via the military road to Malga Frattasecca.

Route info

Easy

Distance

2.4 km

Activity time

1:30 h.

Uphill Elevation

254 m

Downhill elevation

0 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1946 m

Lowest point

1691 m

Height difference

255 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Ferruginous water spring. Alder forest. Pian Palù dam, built after World War II. A family-friendly walk. Accessible with strollers, but not recommended due to the uneven surface of the dirt road and the 300-meter elevation gain.

Safety information

Rules for mountain hikes:

The accessibility of mountain trails is closely tied to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, make sure to thoroughly research the trail and its conditions before setting off. You can do this by contacting the nearest Information Office.
If you plan to reach an alpine dairy farm, or a mountain hut, ensure they are open, and if you intend to stop for food or accommodation, call in advance to make a reservation.
Tell someone about your trip and always carry your mobile phone with you.
In case of an accident, call 112.
Never leave litter at high altitudes, and if possible, avoid leaving it at the mountain huts or at the alpine dairy farms.
If you spot wildlife along the way, we urge you to stay on the trail, avoid getting too close, don't shout, and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from instinctively chasing and frightening the animals.

Starting point

Fontanino area parking lot

Directions

From the parking area at Fontanino, take the forest road on the right, following the signs for the alpine dairy farm (malga).

Public transportation

You can reach Val di Sole by taking the TRENTO - MALE' - MEZZANA train to Malè (download the departure and return schedules).

From there, take the bus to Peio Fonti (download the departure and return schedules).

Once in Peio Fonti, take the StelvioBus to Fontanino area (schedule available).

How to get there

If you have a private vehicle, drive through Val di Peio until you reach Peio Terme. Above the village, at the hairpin bend, turn left towards Val del Monte and follow the road until you reach the parking area at Fontanino. During the summer months, you can drive before 9:30 AM; otherwise, the road is closed and it can only access by the StelvioBus shuttle, which departs from the parking above Peio Fonti.

Where to park

If the road is open, park at the Fontanino parking area.

If the road is closed, park at the hairpin bend above the village of Peio Terme.

To tackle this hike, we recommend wearing hiking boots and a hat, and bringing a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle in your backpack.

Don't forget a camera or your phone to capture the landscapes and views you like the most. If you'd like, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.