Malga Monte Sole

Safety information

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

• get well informed about the route and its conditions before setting off. You can do this by contacting the nearest tourist information office;
• the day before the hike, check the weather and the avalanche danger level;
• if you plan to reach a malga or a 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 don't feel well, postpone the outing until you feel better;
• wear the mask even in the mountains;
• keep a safety distance of at least 2 meters from other people;
• avoid exchanging personal items, tools and bottles with other people;
• bring hand sanitizer, to disinfect hands and surfaces frequently;
• never leave waste on the mountain and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or malgas you visit.

Starting point

Directions

Rabbi Fonti (1,260 m) - Malga Monte Sole Bassa (1,759 m) - Malga Monte Sole Alta (2,053 m)

From the parking lot in the area of Rabbi Fonti, near the Terme di Rabbi (closed in winter), follow the obvious forest road that climbs on the left side of the main road, up to the area of Fontanon, near Malga Stableti. Leave the malga on the left and continue to the right making the hairpin turn, then after another hairpin turn, reach Malga Monte Sole Bassa. From here, still on a road groomed by a snowcat, you will arrive at Malga Monte Sole Alta. If you plan to stop to enjoy the typical dishes of the malga, we recommend that before setting off on the hike, you find out about the opening hours and, if possible, book in advance at numbers (+39) 0463 636134 or (+39) 339 1310314. The return is along the same route. The itinerary is constantly groomed by snow grooming machines, so it is also suitable for ski mountaineers who are not particularly experienced and for hikers on foot without snowshoes (it is better to always have crampons with you!).

Public transportation

You can reach the area Rabbi Terme (Rabbi Baths) by Trentino Trasporti line bus MALÈ - RABBI BAGNI - SOMRABBI (download departure and return schedules).

How to get there

Follow the SP86 of Val di Rabbi until Rabbi Bagni and park near the Terme di Rabbi.

Where to park

You can park in the parking lots of the Terme di Rabbi. The parking lots are reserved for spa customers but in the winter period, when the spa is closed, they are free.

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 rental place closest to you;
• comfortable and warm winter clothing;
• mask, as required by the COVID-19 safety protocol;
• hat, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen;
• small backpack with a snack and a thermos with a hot beverage;
• mandatory avalanche self-rescue kit 'where, due to snow and weather conditions, there is a risk of avalanches' (Art. 26 Legislative Decree February 28, 2021 no. 40). The kit consists of an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe and, before undertaking any excursion, make sure you know how to use it. You can rent it at shops that offer this service;
• camera or cell phone to capture the panoramas and views you like the most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #valdisolevibes