Medium difficulty route that almost entirely follows a forest road leading to the picturesque Malga Saviana.
This suggestive ski mountaineering excursion starts just above the town of Vermiglio and follows the forest road passing the characteristic farmhouses of Verniana, leading to Malga Saviana. Alternating stretches of dense forest with small glimpses of what in summer are green pastures, it reaches the hut from which a spectacular view over the Upper Val di Sole covered in white will be possible to admire.
The stability of the snow mantle 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 detailed information about current weather conditions at the Val di Sole Alpine Guides Office. The gpx tracks are purely indicative of the route but cannot be followed without a prior assessment of slope conditions at the time you intend to do the excursion.
Starting January 1, 2022, it is mandatory for ALL skiers to have an insurance policy 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 alcohol.
Leaving the car in the clearing of the forest road leading to Malga Saviana, continue on skis through very different environments ranging from dense coniferous forests to small open areas, which in summer are pastures where you may find cows grazing. Continuing along the road, you reach Val Verniana where you can admire small and characteristic alpine farmhouses covered by a white mantle of soft snow. From here, we recommend enjoying the spectacular view of the Upper Val di Sole, which in winter takes on a unique charm. The route continues until reaching Malga Saviana, at an altitude of 1917 meters. In winter, the hut is not managed, so you can enjoy a break in the sun before descending again along the same path.
You can reach Vermiglio by the local bus line MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - VERMIGLIO - TONALE (download schedules for outbound and return).
Follow the SS42 and at the town of Ossana, at the fork, keep left and reach the town of Vermiglio in about 10 minutes.
You can leave the car in the clearing along the forest road leading to Malga Saviana.
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 (e.g., Gore-Tex), gloves, hat, sunglasses, and protective sunscreen.
It is mandatory to carry the self-rescue kit composed of transceiver-shovel-probe (which can possibly be rented, see the shops where it is available 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 recommended.
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