Marilleva 1400 - Caprioli Lake

Safety information

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

• Be well informed about the route and its conditions before you go. You can do this by contacting your nearest tourist information office;
• the day before the hike consult the weather forecast and avalanche bulletin;
• if you plan to reach an alpine hut or refuge, make sure they are open and, if you plan to stop for food or sleep, call them in advance to make reservations;
• before you leave, if you don't feel well, postpone going out until you feel better;
• never leave garbage at high altitudes and,if possible, avoid leaving it at the huts or pastures you will visit;
• if you spot wild animals along the trail, please do not approach them, do not shout and keep your dog on a leash, lest by instinct it chase them, scaring them away.

Starting point

Directions

The itinerary begins at the Artuik Residence in Marilleva 1400, from which an uphill trail starts towards Ponte Alto. Continue uphill until you reach a hairpin bend and, leaving the main trail to the left that goes in the direction of the Malghet Lakes, continue through the woods, very dense in places, until you reach the Malga Alta di Fazzon. From here you reach downhill the fascinating Lago dei Caprioli and pause to admire the reflections of the mountains on the ice. Here you can plan a gourmet lake-view stop at the Chalet Lago dei Caprioli (we recommend it!) but, before leaving for the hike, inquire about the opening hours and, if possible, book in advance at (+39) 0463 751157.For the return journey you can choose to return to Marilleva 1400 by the same route or, alternatively, descend to Pellizzano along the Sentiero degli Gnomi (Gnome Trail).

Public transportation

You can reach Marilleva 1400 with the MALÉ - MEZZANA - MARILLEVA 1400 bus line of Trentino Trasporti(download schedules) or get to Marilleva 900 with the TRENTO-MALÉ- MARILLEVA train (download round-trip schedules) and from there reach Marilleva 1400 with the Contrè- Malga Copai gondola.

How to get there

Stay on the SS42 until the traffic circle just before Mezzana (if you are coming from Trento/Malé/Dimaro) and there take the second exit (Via Valar) towards Marilleva. Cross the Noce River, turn left and stay on SP 206 for about 8 kilometers until you reach Residence Artuik.

Where to park

Near the Artuik Residence (parking at the residence is private).

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

• waterproof boots;
• snowshoes and trekking poles. To rent them, choose the rental closest to you;
• comfortable, warm winter clothing;
• face mask, as required by COVID-19 safety protocol.
• beanie, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen;
• backpack with a snack and thermos of hot drink;
• MANDATORY avalanche self-rescue kit 'where, due to nivometeorological conditions, there is a risk of avalanches' (Art.26 Legislative Decree February 28, 2021 No.40). The kit consists of Artva, shovel and probe, and before you embark on any excursion, make sure you know how to use it. You can possibly rent it in stores that offer this service;
• camera or cell phone to capture the views and vistas you like best. If you then feel like it, you can share them on social using #visitvaldisole.