Malga Stabli - Lago Alto

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Malga Stabli - Lago Alto - Lago Rotondo

Route info

Moderate

Distance

6.6 km

Activity time

6:00 h.

Uphill Elevation

884 m

Downhill elevation

245 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

2698 m

Lowest point

1819 m

Height difference

879 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Being a high altitude route, if you are lucky you may see marmots, chamois, and the golden eagle.

Safety information

For a mountain hike, we suggest you:

choose a route suitable for your experience level. 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 times of cable cars if your itinerary involves their use. Remember that the passability of mountain routes is strictly linked to current conditions and thus 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, your approximate return time, and carry your mobile phone
pay attention to signs and markings you find on the route: Stelvio Park signs, white and red SAT signs, and red and white marks on stones or trees
book in advance the malga or refuge where you plan to eat or sleep
never leave waste at altitude and, if possible, avoid leaving it at refuges or malgas you visit
if you see wild animals along the way, please remain on the trail, do not approach closely, do not shout, and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from chasing them out of instinct and frightening them

Starting point

Ortisè

Directions

From the SS42, follow the signs to the village of Ortisè, part of the Municipality of Mezzana.

From here, follow the signs to Malga Stabli (1,814 m), where you can park. Then follow the forest road, which is also SAT path 121B, passing through wide and green pastures to reach Malga Bronzolo at an altitude of 2,084 meters.

Leaving the malga behind, follow the SAT path 121A towards Passo Valletta until you meet SAT path 121. Ascend along high mountain pastures until the last steeper stretch that reaches Passo Valletta (2,694 m). From here, you can admire the northern area of the Brenta Dolomites including Cima Peller and Sasso Rosso, plus the Adamello Presanella Group, particularly the Croce della Pace and Cima Laste.

From the pass, you can already glimpse the lakes on the Val di Rabbi side. Going down, you first encounter Lago Alto and then Lago Rotondo (2,427 m). The return is planned along the same route as the outward journey.

Public transportation

You can reach Val di Sole by train TRENTO - MALE' - MEZZANA (download the outbound and return timetables) up to Malè. From here, you can take the bus that first goes to Pellizzano and then to Ortisè (download the outbound and return timetables)

How to get there

Follow the SS42 and shortly before the village of Pellizzano, turn right at the junction towards the village of Ortisè. Then follow the junction at Pellizzano turning right towards Ortisè.

Where to park

You can park a few meters from Malga Stabli. After passing the village of Ortisè, follow the paved road.

It is always useful for a mountain hike to:

wear trekking boots suitable for uneven, irregular, and wet ground, long pants, a hat, and sunglasses
carry in your backpack a waterproof jacket, a fleece pullover, a hat and gloves, sunscreen, and minimal spare clothing
bring a water bottle and snacks for energy dips (dried fruit, bars or chocolate)
don’t forget a camera or mobile phone to capture the views and scenes you like most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole

Malga Stabli - Lago Alto - Lago Rotondo