Malga Monte Sole

Safety information

• choose a route suitable for your fitness level. When in doubt, contact the Alpine Guides or our Information Offices
• get ready for your trip by checking the weather forecast, the route you will follow and the times for the cable cars or chair lifts, if you will be using them. Remember that the feasibility of routes in a mountain environment is closely linked to the contingent conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, changes in the environment and the weather conditions. For this reason, make sure you are well informed about the route and conditions before setting out;
• tell someone about your route and what time you expect to return, and take your mobile phone with you;
• pay attention to the directions and signs that you find along the way: Stelvio Park signs, red and white SAT signs and red and white painted marks on rocks or trees;
• raise the alarm by calling 112 in the event of an accident;
• book the malga or refuge where you intend to stop to eat or sleep in advance;
• never leave litter in the mountains and, if possible, avoid leaving your rubbish at mountain refuges or malgas that you visit;
• if you spot wild animals along the way, we invite you to stay on the path, not go too near, not shout and to keep your dog on a lead, to stop it instinctively chasing and scaring the animal.

Starting point

Directions

Walk along the forest road the entire way: while the path is quite long, don’t get discouraged – the beauty that awaits at the top will more than reward your effort. Along the route, you’ll enjoy the surrounding views without worrying about losing your way, as every junction is clearly marked with reassuring signs leading you to your destination. The trail’s gradual development offers a chance to witness the vegetation shift from forest to pasture, until you spot the malga with its distinctive wooden terrace and the outdoor sauna built inside a barrel.

After a revitalizing break, descend along the same road. At the third switchback, follow the signs to Malga Fratte Alta and Malga Fratte Bassa. From Malga Fratte Bassa, follow the forest road to the foot of the suspension bridge, then continue to the right until you reach the parking area.

MALGA MONTE SOLE – Information

• Food service
• Overnight stay
• E-bike charging station
• The malga is part of the "Via delle Malghe" trail in Val di Sole
• Animals at the malga: dry dairy cows
• Access by car possible only with a permit (to be requested from the manager)
• Cadastral municipality: Rabbi
• Property owner: Consortela Monte Sole
• Malga manager: Matteo Zanella – Tel. +39 339 1310314 – +39 0463 636134 – info@malgamontesole.it – www.malgamontesole.it

How to get there

If you prefer to reach the malga by Stelviobus shuttle bus, we invite you to take Line 2, which takes you directly to Malga Monte Sole.

Where to park

• wear hiking boots suitable for loose, uneven or wet terrain, long trousers, a cap and sunglasses;
• put a waterproof jacket, fleece sweater, hat and gloves, sun cream and a minimum change of clothing into your backpack;
• take a bottle of water and snacks with you for an instant energy boost (dried fruit, energy bars or chocolate);
• remember your camera or mobile phone for immortalising the views and favourite sights. If you like, you can then share them on social media at the hashtags #visitvaldisole and #spazioaltuotempo.