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Malga Alta di Fazzon

Category
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Moderate
Activity time
2:00
Durata in ore
Distance
4.4
Distance in km
Trail to Malga Alta di Fazzon, also known as Malga Alta di Pellizzano, alpine dairy farm, a beautiful vantage point overlooking the upper Val di Peio.

A pleasant hike through the quiet forest to reach Malga Alta di Fazzon, starting from Marilleva 1400.

This trip is a medium-easy hike  and takes about 2 hours to walk. Once you reach the malga, where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the upper Val di Peio and the Ortles Cevedale Group, you can relax and enjoy a local zero-kilometer dish in the peaceful meadows, accompanied by the sounds of flowing water and cowbells. Your children will find a real farm with goats, sheep, pigs, and cows."

Route info

Moderate
Distance
4.4 km
Activity time
2:00 h.
Uphill Elevation
211 m
Downhill elevation
352 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1661 m
Lowest point
1309 m
Height difference
352 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

For the return, you can retrace the same path, keeping in mind that the ascent is more challenging, with the highest point at 1,673 meters.

Alternatively, you can head towards Lago dei Caprioli by following the SAT 203 trail.

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

Marilleva 1400

Directions

Starting from the church in Marilleva 1400, descend to the left along the paved road. Continue descending for about one hundred meters. Before the hairpin bend, turn left onto a small road that goes under the ski slope, following the signs for Lago dei Caprioli-Malga Alta di Pellizzano-Via delle Malghe. Proceed along the road, which gradually becomes a dirt road. The forest road, with a gentle ascent, passes near a picnic area and crosses a bridge over the small Rio Lores. After nine hundred meters, you reach a fork and continue on the dirt road to the left. Five hundred meters beyond the previous fork, you reach a four-way intersection where you continue uphill, following the sign for Malga Alta di Pellizzano. At the next fork, follow the sign for Malga Alta di Pellizzano, which leads onto a trail. This route is part of the “Strada Laresa” and the “Via delle Malghe,” a long path that connects the most important malgas (alpine dairy farms) in the Val di Sole mountains. The trail then becomes a dirt road with a reduced gradient, crosses another stream, and near the fork for Malga Artuik, it begins to descend. You will soon reach Malga Alta di Pellizzano.

If you wish, you can follow the SAT 203 trail and continue towards Lago dei Caprioli.

 

 MALGA ALTA DI FAZZON - Information

 

Direct sale of products

Dining

Accommodation

On-site cheese making

E-bike charging

Animals present at the malga: dairy cows, ponies, donkeys, pigs, chickens

The malga can be reached by car with a special permit, which can be requested from the malga manager or the ASUC of Pellizzano

The malga is part of the Via delle Malghe of Val di Sole

Municipal area: Pellizzano

Ownership: ASUC Pellizzano

Malga manager: Luca Piazzi - cell. +39 339 6682200 - az.agricolapiazzi@gmail.com

 

Public transportation

During the summer, the Marilleva 900 cable car that takes you to Marilleva 1400 is closed. You can reach the church at the top of Marilleva 1400 by car via the paved road.

How to get there

Continue on SS42 to Commezzadura. At the roundabout, take the exit for Via Valar, following the signs for Marilleva 900 and Marilleva 1400.

Continue straight and then slightly turn left onto SP206 towards Marilleva 1400.

Where to park

You can park at the Marilleva 1400 cable car parking lot  in front of the church.
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.