Circular route Lake Pian Palù

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Circular route Lake Pian Palù

Category

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity time

2:00

Durata in ore

Distance

11.5

Distance in km

Status

open

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Loop itinerary of medium-low difficulty that develops near Pian Palù Lake in Val di Peio in the Stelvio National Park.

This route develops entirely within the Stelvio National Park until reaching the suggestive Pian Palù Lake, which with its sky-blue waters will leave you speechless. After enjoying a short break near its shores, you return to Malga Frattasecca where you can taste a good homemade cake.

Photos: Giacomo Podetti, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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

Photos: Azienda Turismo Val di Sole, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Photos: Storytraveler, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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

Photos: T. Mochen, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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

Photos: Giacomo Podetti, APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

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

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Route info

Moderate

Distance

11.5 km

Activity time

2:00 h.

Uphill Elevation

462 m

Downhill elevation

462 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1979 m

Lowest point

1519 m

Height difference

460 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Points of interest: military road, Fort Barbadifior, Pian Palù Lake, Malga Giumella and Malga Frattasecca.

Safety information

Plan the tour according to your abilities and the weather.
Go slowly, be cautious, enjoy the scenery and the silence.
Adapt your riding style to the characteristics and the condition of the terrain.
Rely on the bike guides of the area.
Wear appropriate clothing and equipment.
Respect the environment around you and that of those who live there, taking the waste down to the valley.
Respect the trail and do not ride on those forbidden to bikes.
Stop if someone needs help.
Be cautious along the cycle-pedestrian path and mixed trails, also used by hikers.
If you meet pedestrians, inform them of your arrival and reduce your speed.

Starting point

Malga Frattasecca

Directions

Starting from Malga Frattasecca in Peio Fonti, it is already possible to admire on the left, among the dense larches that surround it, the silhouette of the Barba di Fior fort, built for valley defense and destroyed at the beginning of the First World War. After passing the malga, take a forest road on the right that climbs beside the malga with moderate slope. This road is an old military road built by the Austrians before the 1914-1918 war to supply the front. Near the route, remains of military fortifications called “stoi” are also visible, recently restored. Then crossing dense conifer forests, especially spruce and larch, you reach with a fun and pleasant climb the highest point of the itinerary at 1,980 m a.s.l., namely the Vegaia locality. Continuing along the route, you cross the Bear Valley (Val degli Orsi) until you reach Malga Giumella, which takes its name from the high peak that towers above it.

The malga, located in a dominant position, offers a beautiful view of the blue-green Pian Palù reservoir. From here, an easy and fun dirt road leads to the lake dam and to the Fontanino locality, known for the mineral water spring of unquestionable value, then returning to the starting point on an asphalt road (beware of car traffic, maximum caution and speed limit recommended).

Attention! Access to Val di Peio in the Stelvio National Park during the summer months is managed with the sustainable mobility service Stelviobus Peio. Check the timetables and choose the line that best suits your needs (download the Stelviobus Peio brochure).

Public transportation

You can reach Peio Fonti by the train TRENTO - MALE' - MEZZANA (download the outbound and return timetables) up to Mezzana and then by the line bus Malé - Mezzana - Fucine - Cogolo (download the outbound and return timetables).

How to get there

Travel along the SS42 and, at the height of Ossana, turn right towards Val di Peio onto the SP87. Continue on the provincial road climbing to Peio Fonti until you reach Malga Frattasecca.

Where to park

You can leave the car in the parking lot of Malga Frattasecca, or in the summer months, when the Stelviobus Peio service is active, you can leave the car in Peio Fonti.

According to your abilities and your level of training, this itinerary can be covered both by e-tandem and by e-handbike. Remember to bring with you a snack, some water, and a repair kit that includes an inner tube, a pump, glue, patches, and a set of tools for quick repairs.