The alpine huts of Rabbi

Safety information

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

• find out well about the route and its conditions before leaving. You can do this by contacting the nearest tourist information office to you;
• the day before the hike check the weather and the avalanche danger level;
• if you plan to reach an alpine hut or refuge, make sure they are open and if you intend to stop for eating or sleeping, call them in advance to book;
• before leaving, if you do not feel well, postpone the outing until you feel better;
• never leave waste on the mountain and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or alpine huts you visit;
• if you spot wild animals along the route, we invite you not to approach, not to shout and to keep your dog on a leash, to prevent it from chasing them out of instinct and frightening them.

Starting point

Directions

Locality Cavallar (1,480 m) - Malga Artisè (Terzolasa - 1,890 m) - Malga Cespedè (Samocleva - 1,892 m) - Malga Paludè Alta (Caldesa Alta - 2,054 m) - Malga Paludè Bassa (Caldesa Bassa - 1,835 m) - Locality Cavallar (1,480 m) 

From the Cavallar parking lot, located above the homonymous hamlet of the Rabbi municipality, the route follows the summer trail which, with moderate slope, ascends in switchbacks through a silent larch forest until reaching the wide snow-covered meadows of the alpine huts. 
Near Malga Artisè (Malga Terzolasa) the route climbs along the pastures below until reaching the hut (1,890 m). Here we suggest a stop to admire the panorama over the Val di Rabbi and the surrounding mountains.

After this refreshing break, follow the path to Malga Cespedè (Malga Samocleva - 1,892 m) and, following the folds of the ridges that descend from the Sas Forà summit, after the wide Corvo Lake valley, reach Malga Paludè Alta (Malga Caldesa Alta - 2,054 m), which represents the highest point of the hike. From here the view stretches over the Val di Rabbi and the snow-covered peaks of the Dolomites, so take advantage and allow yourself the necessary time to recharge before the descent. 
Continue downhill along the trace of an old mule track and in less than an hour you will reach Malga Paludè Bassa (Malga Caldesa Bassa - 1,835 m) and from here through woods and open spaces you will return to the Cavallar parking lot where you parked the car. 

How to get there

Where to park

Parking in locality Cavallar.

Be well informed about the actual accessibility of the parking lot: in winter due to snow and ice, secondary roads are not passable with any type of car.

Here is a list of items you should have with you when you go snowshoeing: 

• waterproof boots;
• snowshoes and trekking poles. To rent them, choose the nearest rental to you;
• waterproof, comfortable, and warm winter clothing;
• face mask, as required by the COVID-19 safety protocol;
• hat, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen;
• backpack with a snack and a thermos of hot drink;
• AVALANCHE self-rescue kit MANDATORY 'where, due to snow and weather conditions, there is avalanche risk' (Art.26 Legislative Decree February 28, 2021, no.40). The kit consists of an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe, and before undertaking any hike, make sure you know how to use it;
• camera or mobile phone to capture the panoramas and views you like the most. If you want, share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.