Laghetti alpini

Sternai lakes

The Sternai lakes are 9 high mountain lakes, situated in the National Stelvio Park in Val di Rabbi, right near the Dorigoni refuge. The origin is of glacial excavation and they are at a height of between 2.595 meters and 2.860 meters above sea level; they cover areas from 2.000 square meters to 36.000 square meters. Start from Piazzola di Rabbi up to the car park of Malga Stablasolo (4 km), then from here on foot along path n° 106, past the waterfalls and the valley of Saent up to Dorigoni refuge (3½ hours). From here it takes roughly half an hour to reach the valley of the Sternai lakes.

Pian Palù lake

The Pian Palù lake is situated at a height of 1790 meters above sea level. It is an artificial basin into which the upper course of the Noce river flows. It is surrounded by refuges and many paths for excursions at medium and high altitudes. It covers a surface of 570.000 square meters. It is just further up than Peio Terme; 3 kilometres after the town, take the tarmacked road up to Fontanino (refuge) and from here on foot along the path to the lake (20 minutes approximately).

Lake of the Deer (Lago dei Caprioli)

The Lake of the Deer is a characteristic alpine lake; it’s a panoramic starting point for excursions at medium altitude. It’s an artificial basin situated in Fazzon; you can get there starting from the town of Pellizzano along the tarmacked road (6 km.) until you reach the car park, 400 meters from the lake.

Lakes of Malghetto di Mezzana

The lakes of Malghetto are alpine lakes set in a panoramic zone that is easy to get to. It is of cirque origin with morainic barrage. They are situated at 2.000 meters above seal level and the largest lake covers 11.500 square meters and the smallest 6.800 square meters. Start off from Marilleva 1400, taking the cable car to the refuge of Malga Panciana and from here take the SAT path n° 201 bis for the Orti refuge and Malghetto lakes (1 hour).

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