Starting from the small village of Penasa in Val di Rabbi, follow the trail towards Malga Mandrie, which you can reach in about 3 hours of walking.
A moderate to challenging hike that climbs nearly 1000 meters in elevation, first passing Malga Garbella Bassa and then continuing towards Malga Mandrie. The trail runs within the Stelvio National Park, and if you choose to visit in autumn, the warm colors of the larches will leave you speechless.
Photos: Giacomo Podetti, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi
Photos: Diego Larentis, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi
Photos: Giacomo Podetti, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi
Plan your hike in advance: check the weather forecast, the trail you'll follow, and the opening hours of any lift facilities if included in your route. Remember that trail conditions in the mountains depend on natural events, environmental changes, and weather conditions. Always get up-to-date information about the route before setting out
Leave details of your itinerary and estimated return time with someone, and carry your mobile phone with you
Follow signs and markers along the route: Stelvio National Park signs, red and white SAT signs, and red and white trail markings on rocks or trees
Book your meal or overnight stay in huts or mountain dairies (malghe) in advance
Never leave waste at high altitude and, if possible, avoid leaving it even at huts or dairies you visit
If you spot wildlife along the way, stay on the trail, don’t get too close, avoid shouting, and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from chasing and scaring the animals
Starting point
Penasa
Directions
Once you have parked your car in the small hamlet of Penasa, located above San Bernardo, follow the signs to Malga Garbella Bassa. After passing the hut, continue following the signs to Malga Mandrie Alta. The full ascent will take around three hours, depending of course on your physical condition. At the hut, you will find cows grazing, brought here by local farmers to spend the summer in high mountain pastures.
Public transportation
You can reach San Bernardo by the MALÈ - RABBI BAGNI - SOMRABBI line bus (download the timetables for outbound and return trips) and then continue on foot to the hamlet of Penasa, which you will reach in about 25 minutes.
How to get there
Follow the SS42 and at the exit for the center of the village of Terzolas, take a right. Continue along Via Nazionale until you reach the roundabout, then take the second exit towards Val di Rabbi. Once you reach the village of San Bernardo, follow the signs to the hamlet of Penasa.
Where to park
You can park your car near the hamlet of Penasa.
To safely enjoy a mountain hike, it’s always useful to:
wear hiking boots suitable for uneven, rough, or wet terrain, long pants, a hat, and sunglasses
pack in your backpack a waterproof jacket, a fleece, hat and gloves, sunscreen, and a change of clothes
bring a water bottle and snacks for energy drops (such as dried fruit, energy bars, or chocolate)
don’t forget your camera or phone to capture your favorite views and landscapes. And if you like, share them on social media using #visitvaldisole
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