Bivacco Malga Baselga

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Bivacco Malga Baselga

Category

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity time

4:30

Durata in ore

Distance

3.4

Distance in km

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Route starting from the charming Lago dei Caprioli leading to the Bivacco Malga Baselga, immersed in a wild environment in Val Baselga.

Val Baselga, which gives the name to the bivouac, is a very charming valley characterized by a small green plateau with granite peaks, crossed by a small stream. The route to Bivacco Malga Baselga starts right near Lago dei Caprioli and initially develops on an easy forest road before taking the trail, which is uneven and steep. The environment you encounter is worth the physical effort, characterized by larch woods, which in autumn turn warm in color, an undergrowth of rhododendron and Swiss pine plants. At 2,000 m, the landscape offers a view of the Vioz and Cevedale Peaks and the Val di Pejo. Further away, the Vegaia Peak with the mountain villages below, Ortisè and Menas. A few steps and you reach the bivouac in a small hollow that once offered shelter to the most daring hikers.

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Lake dei Caprioli

Photos: Alice Russolo, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Lake dei Caprioli

Photos: Alice Russolo, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Lake dei Caprioli

Photos: Alice Russolo, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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Route info

Moderate

Distance

3.4 km

Activity time

4:30 h.

Uphill Elevation

734 m

Downhill elevation

6 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

2003 m

Lowest point

1269 m

Height difference

734 m

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APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

In autumn the forest, also composed of larches, colors itself in warm tones.

Safety information

To face a mountain hike we suggest you:

choose a route suitable for your preparation. In case of doubts, 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 the lifts if your itinerary includes using them. Remember that the feasibility of routes in a mountain environment is strictly 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 leaving
leave information about your itinerary, the approximate return time, and bring your mobile phone with you
pay attention to the signs and markings you find along the route: Stelvio Park signs, white and red SAT signs, and red and white marks on stones or trees
book in advance the mountain hut or refuge where you intend to stop to eat or sleep
never leave waste in the high altitude areas and, if possible, avoid leaving it in the refuges or mountain huts you visit
if you see wild animals along the route, we invite you to stay on the path you are following, not to get too close, not to shout and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from instinctively chasing and scaring them

Starting point

Fazzon locality - Malga Bassa di Fazzon

Directions

Drive towards Fazzon locality a short distance from Lago dei Caprioli, park the car in the large parking lot near Malga Bassa di Fazzon (1,251 m). Continue along the paved road in the direction of Lago dei Caprioli. Just before reaching the lake, on the right you will see a small bridge. Cross it, then continue initially on an easy dirt road (for about 20 minutes) and subsequently follow the SAT 243 trail uphill, which is challenging in parts. After about 2 hours you reach Val Baselga and its namesake bivouac (2,006 m). On the way back, once you reach the end of the SAT 243 trail at the beginning of the forest road, turn right and take the Waterfalls Trail which leads back to Lago dei Caprioli.

Public transportation

During the summer months, you can reach Lago dei Caprioli with Greenbus, a shuttle that from the villages of Ossana and Pellizzano will take you to Lago dei Caprioli, continuing its route to Valpiana.

How to get there

Take SS42 until you reach the village of Pellizzano. Cross the charming village of Pellizzano following Via dei Bachenis and then follow the signs for Lago dei Caprioli.

Where to park

You can park the car at the parking lot near Malga Bassa di Fazzon.

To face a mountain hike it is always useful to:

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