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Medium difficulty route immersed in the Stelvio National Park that starting from the Fontanino parking lot in Peio Fonti, first leads to Lake Pian Palù and then to the Montozzo Lakes.
Starting from the parking lot near Fontanino di Peio, along a medium-high difficulty mountain trail, it is possible to reach the Montozzo Lakes and Rifugio Bozzi, surrounded by a group of jagged mountains: Punta di Montozzo (m. 2863), Torrione d'Albiolo (m. 2969) and Cima Casaiole (m. 2779).
Rifugio Bozzi, located at 2,478 meters altitude, is in the Montozzo Basin on the southern borders of the Ortles-Cevedale massif and was dedicated to the memory of Angelino Bozzi, aspiring officer and silver medalist fallen on the nearby Torrione d’Albiolo during the White War. The route is definitely suggestive and offers an enviable panoramic view of Val di Peio. Once you reach the plateau, you can admire the 3 Montozzo Lakes set like pearls in the valley below Punta d’Albiolo (2,976 m). Along this route, it is possible to find war relics from the First World War 1915-18.
To undertake a mountain hike we suggest you:
Park the car at the parking lot in the Fontanino locality in Val del Monte at Peio Fonti (1,676 m). Take the SAT 110 trail to reach the area near Malga di Celentino and Lake Pian Palù, which can be reached in about a 30-minute walk. From Malga di Celentino, follow the SAT 137 trail which, with a pleasant slope, crosses the left side of Lake Pian Palù until it intersects trail 111B, which is followed until reaching a wooden footbridge crossing a stream. Here, take the SAT 111 trail uphill to reach Forcellina di Montózzo (2,613 m). From here, it is already possible to admire Rifugio Bozzi and the suggestive lake next to it. From Forcellina di Montózzo, follow the SAT 111 trail downhill until you reach Rifugio Bozzi. To reach the Montozzo Lakes, return to Forcellina di Montózzo and on the right follow traces of a trail (not to be confused with the Sentiero degli Alpini), first on grass and then on rocky terrain, offering a delightful view of Val di Peio. Continuing through the scree, in half an hour you reach the first small lake, then the second (2,740 m). The return trip follows the same itinerary as the outward journey.
You can reach Val di Sole by the TRENTO - MALÉ - MEZZANA train (download schedules for outbound and return) up to Mezzana. From Mezzana you can reach Peio Fonti by the MALÉ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - COGOLO - PEIO bus line (download schedules for outbound and return).
During the summer months, to reach the Fontanino parking lot after 9:45 am, you will have to park your car at Peio Fonti and continue with the Peio StelvioBus service to the parking lot.
Follow the SS42 to Cusiano. At the junction proceed towards Val di Peio on provincial road SP87 up to Peio Fonti.
Parking in the Fontanino locality in Val del Monte at Peio Fonti.
During the summer months, to reach the Fontanino parking lot after 9:45 am, you will have to park your car at Peio Fonti and continue with the Peio StelvioBus service to the parking lot.
To undertake a mountain hike it is always useful to:
