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Category
Theme trail
Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
8:24
Durata in ore
Distance
21.7
Distance in km
A nature route with unique charm, suitable for experienced walkers who will be rewarded with spectacular landscapes and crystal-clear water surfaces.
This nature route in Val di Saènt (Val di Rabbi) is distinguished by the richness and diversity of the landscapes crossed: the famous Saènt waterfalls and the charming Saènt plain, passing through larch forests and large high-altitude meadows, to reach the crystal-clear Sternai lakes. It is a nature route that explores geological, morphological, and landscape features, also looking at the particular botanical and wildlife species present at the edge of the alpine tundra.

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

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Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio

Suggestions

The pointed Sternai Peak (3443 m) is reflected in the lovely bodies of water.

Safety information

10 tips for your hikes:

1) prepare your route

2) choose a route suitable for your fitness

3) choose proper equipment and gear

4) check weather and snow bulletins

5) starting alone is more risky

6) leave information about your route and estimated return time

7) don't hesitate to rely on a professional

8) pay attention to the indications and signage on the route

9) don't hesitate to turn back

10) in case of accident, alert by calling the emergency number 112

Starting point

Còler locality

Directions

After leaving the Còler parking lot, continue on a dirt road to the Stablasolo and Stablét mountain huts. A shuttle bus service (active in July and August) connects Còler with Malga Stablasolo.

From the hut, take trail number 106, which climbs beside the famous Saènt waterfalls, to reach Dos de la Cros. Continue along the trail, which descends briefly and crosses the charming Saènt plain. Once past the homonymous hut, the route ascends again through the last stretches of larch forest and soon opens onto the large high-altitude meadows. Continuing along the Alpinists' trail, you reach the Dorigoni Refuge, from where the Sternai lakes nature trail starts. The nature trail connects with trail number 101 that leads back to the Dorigoni Refuge, from where you take trail 106 back downhill to reach the Còler parking lot.

Public transportation

From Trento: Trento-Malè railway

From Malè: bus line B640

Stop: Somrabbi

For more information:

Trentino Trasporti S.p.A.

Trentino Trasporti

How to get there

Route located in the municipality of Rabbi: it starts from the Còler parking lot. You reach it from Malé by following the valley-bottom road of Val di Rabbi, then after one kilometer from the village of San Bernardo, head towards the settlements of Piazzola and Somrabbi and continue for another two kilometers to reach Còler where you leave the car in a convenient parking lot.

In summer you can leave the car at Rabbi Fonti and reach Còler locality with the sustainable mobility service Stelviobus.

Where to park

Plazze dei Forni parking in Rabbi Fonti or parking in Còler locality

Recommended clothing and hiking equipment suitable for the alpine environment, in particular:

  • mountain boots
  • trekking poles
  • waterproof wind jacket