Valpiana - Malga del Doss

Safety information

For a mountain hike we suggest you:

• choose a route suitable for your preparation level. If in doubt, contact the Alpine Guides or our Information Offices
• prepare your hike: check the weather forecast, the route you will follow and the operating hours of lifts if your itinerary requires them. Remember that the accessibility of routes in a mountain environment is strictly related to contingent conditions and thus depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. Therefore, inform yourself well about the route and its conditions before leaving
• leave information about your itinerary, expected return time and bring your mobile phone
• pay attention to the signs and markers you find on the route: Stelvio Park signs, SAT signs in white and red and red and white marks on stones or trees
• book in advance the malga or refuge where you plan to stop to eat or sleep
• never leave waste on the mountain and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or malgas you visit
• if you see wild animals along the route, stay on the path you are following, do not approach too closely, do not shout and keep your dog on a leash to avoid chasing and scaring them

Starting point

Directions

To reach Malga del Doss, take trail no. 204 on the right, located close to the small shrine dedicated to Sant'Antonio, and follow its switchbacks until you reach the malga. From here, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the entire Val di Sole, but what will leave you speechless is the panorama of Val di Peio and the peaks surrounding it. For the return, you can either follow the same trail back or opt for the dirt road that starts near the Malga until it meets again with trail no. 204, thus returning to Valpiana.

Public transportation

You can reach the village of Ossana with the TRENTO-MALÉ- MARILLEVA train (download the departure and return timetables) up to the Mezzana stop. In Mezzana, take the Trentino Trasporti line bus MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - VERMIGLIO - TONALE (download the timetables for departure and return) or the Trentino Trasporti line bus MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - COGOLO - PEIO (download the timetables for departure and return). Once you reach the village of Ossana, you can reach the starting point of the route by foot in about 40 minutes.

How to get there

Take the SS42 and at the height of Cusiano, turn left and follow provincial road 202 until you reach the village of Ossana. From there, follow signs for Valpiana.

Where to park

Parking in Valpiana, near the junction with the road to Fazzon.

For a mountain hike it is always useful to:

• wear hiking boots suitable for uneven, rough and wet ground, long trousers, a hat and sunglasses
• pack a waterproof jacket, a fleece sweater, hat and gloves, sunscreen, and minimal spare clothing in your backpack
• bring a water bottle and snacks for energy dips (dried fruit, bars or chocolate)
• don't forget a camera or phone to capture the views and scenes you like most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole