Malga Stableti

Safety information

To undertake a mountain hike we suggest you:

• choose a route suitable for your level of preparation. If in doubt, contact the Mountain Guides or our Information Offices;
• prepare your hike: check the weather forecast, the route you will follow and the operating hours of lifts, if your itinerary includes their use. Remember that the passability of routes in a mountain environment is closely linked to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, inform yourself well about the route and its conditions before setting out;
• leave information about your itinerary, the approximate time of return and carry your mobile phone;
• pay attention to signs and markings found along the route: Stelvio Park signs, SAT white and red signs, and red and white brushstrokes on stones or trees; raise the alarm by calling 112 in case of accident;
• book in advance the hut or shelter where you intend to stop to eat or sleep; never abandon waste in the high altitude and, if possible, avoid leaving it at shelters or malghe you will visit;
• if you see wild animals along the way, we invite you to stay on the trail you are following, do not approach too closely, do not shout and keep your dog on a leash, to avoid it chasing them instinctively, frightening them.

ANTI COVID-19 RULES:

• mask use must be respected even in the mountains;
• maintain a safety distance of at least 2 meters from others;
• avoid sharing personal items, tools and bottles or flasks with others;
• carry hand sanitizer with you to frequently disinfect hands and surfaces;

Starting point

Directions

After parking the car, just a few dozen meters past the Terme di Rabbi, take the forest road that climbs to the left towards Val Cercen - Malga Monte Sole - Al Fontanon parking lot. You will be surrounded by tall and sturdy fir trees that have inhabited these steep slopes for centuries, and you will climb until you reach the Ragaiolo stream, whose waters will accompany you to the junction that will indicate to you on the left that the hut is near. From the locality Fontanon, the cowbells of the grazing cows will guide you to the hut, where you will have the opportunity to watch the cheese-making process.

The return follows the same route, but before reaching the car, we recommend making a detour to the suspension bridge over the Ragaiolo waterfalls, which at 60 meters high will give you strong emotions.

MALGA STABLETI - Information

• Direct cheesemaking at the hut
• Direct sale of products
• The hut is part of the Val di Sole Malghe Route
• Animals present at the hut: dairy cows, pigs, chickens, pony
• It is possible to reach the hut by car with a special permit, to be requested from ASUC San Giacomo or the manager during certain time slots
• Cadastral municipality: Rabbi
• Property: ASUC San Giacomo
• Hut manager: Omar Girardi - cell. +39 339 1742304

Public transportation

You can reach Rabbi Terme (Rabbi Bagni) by Trentino Trasporti bus line MALÈ - RABBI BAGNI - SOMRABBI (download the timetables for outbound and return) and from there reach the locality Al Fontanon in about 40 minutes on foot.

How to get there

Follow the SP86 of Val di Rabbi to Rabbi Bagni. Park near the Terme di Rabbi and continue on foot. From late June to early September, Val di Rabbi closes to traffic. Leave the car in the large parking lot of Plazze dei Forni and continue on foot, following the Rabbies stream, or take the Stelviobus Rabbi shuttle bus - Line 3 and get off at the Fontanon stop. From here the hut is very close.

Where to park

To undertake a mountain hike it is always useful to:

• wear trekking boots suitable for uneven, irregular, and wet ground, long trousers, a hat, and sunglasses;
• put a waterproof jacket, a fleece sweater, hat and gloves, sunscreen, and a minimum set of spare clothes in your backpack;
• bring a water bottle and snacks for energy drops (dried fruit, bars or chocolate);
• do not forget a camera or mobile phone to capture the views and scenes you like best. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole and #spazioaltuotempo