A ski mountaineering route of medium-low difficulty that with about 600 meters of elevation gain reaches the small but fascinating Malghet Lakes.
The ascent starts near Residence Artuick and first reaches the locality Ponte Alto, then arrives on the shores now covered by soft snow of the fascinating Malghet Lakes.
The stability of the snow cover is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes. Always check the avalanche bulletin (on www.meteotrentino.it or other sites available for your area) and get detailed information about the current weather conditions at the Val di Sole Alpine Guides Office. The gpx tracks are purely indicative of the route and must not be followed without prior slope evaluation at the time you intend to undertake the route.
From January 1, 2022, it is mandatory for ALL skiers to have an insurance policy covering liability for damage or injury caused to third parties. The revision of the mountain safety code requires all minors to wear helmets and prohibits skiers from consuming alcohol.
Starting from Marilleva 1400, near the Residence Artuick, the route begins. From here, follow the signs for the locality Ponte Alto and then reach the Malghet Lakes with about 600 meters of elevation gain. The route is not demanding and has a total length of about 7.7 kilometers. For the descent, follow the same path in reverse.
You can reach Marilleva 1400 by the TRENTO - MALE' - MEZZANA train (download schedules for outbound and return) to Mezzana and then by the Trentino Trasporti MALÈ - MEZZANA - MARILLEVA 1400 bus line to Marilleva 1400 (download schedules for outbound and return).
Follow the SS42 and at the roundabout near the village of Mezzana, take the second exit and follow the road with its hairpin bends until you reach Marilleva 1400.
You can park your car near the Residence Artuick.
For all ski mountaineering excursions, appropriate clothing is recommended even in case of sudden temperature drops. It is necessary to wear suitable technical clothing that does not get wet when in contact with snow (such as Gore-Tex), gloves, hat, sunglasses, and protective sunscreen.
It is mandatory to carry the self-rescue kit composed of avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe (which can also be rented, see the rental shops here). It is also recommended to wear a helmet (for minors the helmet is mandatory) or other active protection systems (e.g. backpacks with ABS-Airbag systems).
In case of hard or icy snow, the use of crampons is recommended.
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