Medium difficulty route that climbs from the small village of Peio (which, thanks to its position at 1,584 meters altitude, boasts being the highest village in Trentino), first reaching Malga Saline and then the Saroden area, at the start of the homonymous chairlift.
This ski mountaineering ascent involves an elevation gain of about 600 meters and starting from the small village of Peio, which during the Austrian period was the highest inhabited center of the monarchy and is now so in Trentino, climbs up to Malga Saline, overlooking Val de la Mare, then reaching the Saroden area.
The snow cover stability is subject to sudden and unpredictable changes. Always consult the avalanche bulletin (on www.meteotrentino.it or other sites if available for your area) and get well informed about the current weather conditions at the Alpine Guides Office of Val di Sole. The GPX tracks are purely indicative of the route but cannot be followed without a prior evaluation of the slopes at the time you intend to make the excursion.
From January 1st, 2022, it is mandatory for ALL skiers to have an insurance policy covering liability for damage or injuries caused to third parties. The revision of the mountain safety code requires all minors to wear helmets and prohibits skiers from consuming alcoholic beverages.
Starting from the bus parking lot at Peio Paese, cross the small village heading towards the church and reach the San Rocco hill, a former Austro-Hungarian cemetery. From here, follow the signs to the right for Malga Saline, overlooking the beginning of Val de la Mare, and once reached, continue climbing on a slightly steeper stretch to reach the Seroden area, where the ski slopes of the ski area intersect. For the descent, follow the Doss dei Cembri slope (first red difficulty, then blue) until you reach Rist. Scoiattolo, where you can enjoy the warm sun rays on the terrace, tasting excellent local dishes. From here, descend along the Tarlenta slope to Peio Paese (red difficulty), up to the Covel area. Then follow the small road, returning again to San Rocco and then to Peio.
You can reach Peio Paese by the Trentino Trasporti line bus MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - COGOLO - PEIO (download the outbound and return schedules).
Drive along the SS42 and at Ossana, at the junction, turn right towards Val di Peio. Follow the SP87 until you reach Peio Fonti and then follow the directions to Peio Paese, which you will reach in about 5 minutes by car.
You can leave your car in the bus parking lot at Peio Paese.
For all ski mountaineering excursions, it is recommended to wear appropriate clothing even in case of sudden temperature drops. It is necessary to wear suitable technical clothing that does not get wet when in contact with snow (like Gore-Tex), gloves, hat, sunglasses, and protective sunscreen.
It is mandatory to carry the self-rescue kit composed of transceiver-shovel-probe (which can be rented, see the shops where it can be rented here). It is also recommended to wear a helmet (helmet is mandatory for minors) or other active protection systems (e.g., backpacks with ABS-Airbag systems).
In case of hard or icy snow, the use of crampons is recommended.
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