Route that reaches the panoramic Malga del Doss from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the Val di Peio and the majesty of the peaks Punta Taviela, Vioz, and Cevedale.
First on foot on a fairly steep road to the end of the village of Ossana and then, putting on skis, you reach the Sant'Antonio location on the groomed road made by the snowcat, finally reaching the characteristic Malga del Dosso.
The snow cover stability is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes. Always check the avalanche bulletin (on www.meteotrentino.it or other sites if available for your area) and get very good information regarding the current weather conditions at the Alpine Guides Office of the Val di Sole. The gpx tracks are purely indicative of the route but cannot be followed without a prior assessment of the slopes at the time you intend to make the excursion.
From January 1, 2022, it is mandatory for ALL skiers to have insurance coverage that covers liability for damage or injury caused to third parties. The revision of the mountain safety code requires all minors to wear helmets and prohibits skiers from consuming alcoholic beverages.
From the Church of San Vigilio, follow the signs for Valpiana and walk up the fairly steep road to the end of the village. From here, put on your skis and on a comfortable groomed road made by the snowcat you reach the well-known location of Sant'Antonio and its chapel. Then continue climbing until you reach the characteristic Malga del Doss. The return descent is planned along the same uphill route.
You can reach Ossana by the TRENTO - MALE' - MEZZANA train (download schedules for outbound and return) up to the Mezzana stop. From there, take the Trentino Trasporti line bus MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - VERMIGLIO - TONALE (download schedules for outbound and return) to reach the village of Ossana.
Travel along the SS42 and at the height of Cusiano, turn left along the SP202 and reach the village of Ossana.
You can leave the car near the Church of San Vigilio.
For all ski mountaineering excursions, appropriate clothing is recommended even in case of sudden temperature drops. It is necessary to wear suitable technical clothing that does not get wet in contact with snow (such as Gore-Tex), gloves, hat, sunglasses, and protective sunscreen.
It is mandatory to have with you the self-rescue kit composed of avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe (which can possibly be rented, see the shops where it is possible to rent it here). It is also recommended to wear a helmet (for minors the helmet is mandatory) or other active protection systems (e.g., backpacks with ABS-Airbag systems).
In case of hard or icy snow, the use of crampons is advised.