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Way to the lakes Laghi Sternai in the valley Val di Rabbi.

Category
Theme trail
Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
8:24
Durata in ore
Distance
21.7
Distance in km
A unique fascinating naturalistic itinerary, appropriate for good hikers who have the chance to reach amazing landscape views and crystal-clear pools.
This naturalistic itinerary in the valley Val di Saènt (Val di Rabbi) is characterized by the number and the different typologies of landscapes that are touched during the walk: from the famous waterfalls Cascate di Saènt and the fascinating Piana di Saènt, going through the larch woods and the high mountains pastures to reach, finally, the crystal-clear little lakes Laghetti Sternai.

Route info

Difficult
Distance
21.7 km
Activity time
8:24 h.
Uphill Elevation
1521 m
Downhill elevation
1521 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
2787 m
Lowest point
1376 m
Height difference
1411 m

Copyright

Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio

Suggestions

This naturalistic itinerary deepens the geological, morphological and landscape features of these places with a hint on the botanical and faunistic species living close to the Alpine tundra. In the beautiful pools reflect the sharp peak Cima Sternai (3443 m).

Safety information

All information on this sheet are subject to changes, therefore they cannot have an absolute value. Inaccuracy and vagueness cannot be totally avoided, as both the environment and the weather can change very quickly. As a consequence, we decline any liability for any changes suffered by the users. We strongly suggest checking the state of the places and environment and weather conditions before every hike.

Please find below 10 suggestions for your hikes:

 

Prepare your itinerary

Choose an itinerary suitable for your training level

Choose a suitable outfit and equipment

Check the snow and weather forecasts

Hiking alone is more dangerous

Leave somebody all information on your itinerary and you departing and arrival time

Don’t hesitate to contact an expert

Pay attention to the indications and the road signs on the itinerary

Don’t hesitate to come back if you feel like to

 

In case any accident call the emergency number 112.

Starting point

Còler parking area

Directions

After parking at place Còler take the dirt road toward the mountain farms Malga Stablasolo and Malga Stablét. A shuttle bus service (available during July and August) connects the place Còler with the mountain farm Malga Stablasolo.

From the farm take path n.106 going up close to the famous waterfalls Cascate di Saènt to reach the hill Dos de la Cros. Then continue on the trail going down for a short distance and crossing the beautiful plain Piana di Saènt. After passing the homonymous mountain farm the trails goes up and through the last part of the larch wood to reach the high mountains pastures. Going further on the path Sentiero degli Alpinisti (the mountaineers’ path) you will reach the mountain hut Rifugio Dorigoni. From there starts the naturalistic itinerary to the little lakes Laghetti Sternai, that joins path n.101 afterwards to reach back the mountain hut Rifugio Dorigoni. From the hut take the path n.106 and go back again to the parking at the place Còler.

Public transportation

From Trento: Railway Trento- Malé

From Malé: bus line B640

Stop: Somrabbi

For more information:

Trentino Trasporti S.p.A.

Trentinotrasporti

How to get there

You can reach this place from Malé taking the road on the bottom of the valley Val di Rabbi. Around 1 km after the village San Bernardo, go to the hamlets Piazzola e Somrabbi, then continue for 2 more km. to reach the place Còler, where you can leave your car in the parking.

During the summer you can leave your car at the hamlet Rabbi Fonti and reach the place Coler with the sustainable mobility service called Stelviobus.

Where to park

Còler parking area

Hiking clothing and equipment are strongly suggested, in particular:

  • Hiking boots
  • Trekking poles
  • Rainproof jacket