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Madonna of the Peaks

The route reaches two splendid frozen lakes, above which the unmistakable Cross of Peace of Cima Gardenè stands out. 

Moderately demanding snowshoeing that develops along marked paths and marked by special signs showing a snowshoe. This itinerary develops in the woods and here you can breathe in the tranquility and silence until you reach the Malghet lakes, above which the metal cross of Cima Gardenè stands out. On days when the sun reflects off it, the peak looks like a ball of fire.


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map elevation Profile
lunghezza 3.4 km
duration 1.0833333333333:05 am
difference
words 51 m
downhill 51 m
Highest point 1459 masl
lowest point 1407 masl

How to Get There:

Departure

Residence Artuik in Marilleva 1400
Coordinates:
latitude: 46.300147
longitude: 10.791274

Arrival

Malghet lakes

Direction to follow

The itinerary starts from the Artuik Residence in Marilleva 1400, from which an uphill path starts up to the Ponte Alto area. From here go down for about 400 meters following the direction 'Madonna delle Cime' along a flat path. At a certain point you will have to turn right and in about 20 minutes you will reach the Madonna delle Cime, a small capital located at the end of the path (journey time: about 1 hour from the start). At this point you can go back along the same road or go back to Ponte Alto and continue uphill, following the signs for the Laghetti del Malghetto di Mezzana. Once you reach a second crossroads, continue on a rather steep path (SAT path n. 202) up to the Malghet lakes (journey time: approximately 2 hours from the start). 

You can reach Marilleva 1400 with the Contrè-Malga Copai cable car, which leaves from Marilleva 900.

Parking

Near the Artuik Residence (the residence parking is private).

Safety information

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

 

  • Inform yourself well about the route and its conditions before leaving. You can do this by contacting the tourist information office closest to you; 
  • the day before the excursion, find out about the weather and the level of avalanche danger;
  • if you plan to reach a mountain hut or refuge, make sure they are open and, if you intend to stop to eat or sleep, call them in advance to book;
  • before leaving, if you don't feel well, postpone going out until you feel better;
  • never leave waste at high altitude and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or mountain huts you visit;
  • If you spot wild animals along the way, we invite you not to approach them, not to shout and to keep your dog on a leash, to prevent him from instinctively chasing them, scaring them.

Equipment

Here is a list of items you should have with you when you go snowshoeing: 

 

  • waterproof boots; 
  • snowshoes and trekking poles. To rent them, choose the rental closest to you;
  • comfortable and warm winter clothing; 
  • mask, as required by the COVID-19 safety protocol
  • hat, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen;
  • backpack with a snack and a thermos of hot drink;
  • avalanche self-rescue kit MANDATORY 'where, due to snow and weather conditions, there are risks of avalanches' (Art.26 Legislative Decree 28 February 2021 n.40). The kit consists of Artva, shovel and probe and, before tackling any excursion, make sure you know how to use it. You can possibly rent it in shops that offer this service;
  • camera or mobile phone to immortalize the panoramas and views you like most. If you like, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole


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