Laghetto di Ortisé (lake)

Laghetto di Ortisé (lake) - Description

Directions

• Start

  Malga Stabli
  
  Reach Malga Stabli on foot or by car from Ortisè and from here continue on foot along the forest road marked with 121A trail signs, which enters the wood towards Val Molinaccio. From here, after a short stretch through a wood of fir and larch trees, you will come to Malga Bronzolo (2,085 m asl) from where you can admire fantastic views. From the malga, head north following a stretch of the 121A trail towards Malga del Monte, which however you will leave as soon as it turns eastwards, keeping along the ridge with vague traces. After a stretch of moderate gradient, the route levels out, offering extensive views of Brenta, Presanella and the top of wide Val Molinaccio, where the River Valletta flows through pastures. Your direction is aided by an aqueduct pipe that brings water to Malga Bronzolo that you can simply follow straight to Lake Ortisè. A spectacular river drops noisily into the green waters of the lake in this peaceful corner of paradise. You return along the same uphill route or, as a harder alternative, via wide Val Molinaccio and dropping down through some swampy zones until you come to the path that leads back to Malga Stabli. Yet another alternative that avoids the swampy parts is down through Val Molinaccio to the hut visible on the left-hand side of the valley, where a path takes you back onto the forest road tha leads to Malga Stabli.

• end point

  Laghetto di Ortisé

required equipment

When setting out on an excursion in the mountains, it is always a good idea to: wear hiking boots suitable for loose, uneven or wet terrain, long trousers, a cap and sunglasses; put a waterproof jacket, fleece sweater, hat and gloves, sun cream and a minimum change of clothing into your backpack; take a bottle of water and snacks with you for an instant energy boost (dried fruit, energy bars or chocolate); remember your camera or mobile phone for immortalising the views and favourite sights. If you like, you can then share them on social media at the hashtags #visitvaldisole and #spazioaltuotempo.

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Easy

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
Stay on the S.S. 42 state road and, between Mezzana and Pellizzano, turn right (coming from Malè-Dimaro-Mezzana) onto the S.P. 40 provincial road towards Termenago-Castello-Ortisè. Continue for about 8 km, until you get to the town of Ortisè on your left. You can park and continue on foot or continue by car to Malga Stabli (1,814 m asl).
Car parks in the square in front of the church and near Malga Stabli.

public transport
You can reach Ortisè with the Trentino Trasporti PELLIZZANO - MENAS bus service (download bus times).