Peio Fonti - Malga Val Comasine

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

Once you reach Malga Val Comasine at 2088 meters, after passing the ruins of the old malga with wooden inserts dating back to the 1700s, you will probably be welcomed by the shepherd and cheesemaker. At Malga Val Comasine you can purchase excellent local cheese, Casolét, and the fantastic malga butter, with its unmistakable yellowish color, a sign of genuineness (for a moment forget cholesterol and enjoy it: it’s truly a marvel!).

After the 'cheese break,' continue through the ancient larch forest above Malga Mason (2178 m). Take a moment to observe them: they are estimated to be between 500 and 650 years old, and their history is linked to the exploitation of the iron mines of Comasine. In the area, you can also see ancient charcoal kilns. The circular route takes you back to Malga Val Comasine, then returns to the Belvedere of Peio Fonti.

MALGA VAL COMASINE - Information

• Direct sale of products
• Cheese-making directly in the malga
• Animals present in the malga: cows, horses, donkeys, pigs
• It is possible to reach the malga by car on a dirt road from the village of Comasine without a permit
• Cadastral municipality: Peio
• Ownership: district of Comasine
• Malga manager: Giuseppe Penasa - cell. +39 335 1204999

Public transportation

How to get there

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.