Often overlooked when compared to
its neighbours Valmalenco and Valle di Poschiavo, the much-smaller Val Fontana
is as great a place as any to hike. It’s a valley with much less footfall,
which means it’s the epitome of unspoilt nature that emits a genuine sense of
solitude. Note: it doesn’t have a vast network of trails, but the existing ones
are largely in good condition.
One of
the most popular routes in Val Fontana follows a line to the Gemelli Lakes for
a climb of 660 metres that will take roughly 2 hours from the beautiful Pian
dei Cavalli.
The
trek starts in a larch forest before emerging at Alpe Arasè into a world of
little mountain huts set against a stunning backdrop of mountains. From here,
the trail leads you back into another larch forest, over a former landslide,
and onto a grassy clearing from where you can see the first lake. Keep climbing
and you’ll soon see the second lake.
Start: Follow the directions
from Ponte in Valtellina to Pian dei Cavalli. Parking spaces are located just
after the wooden bridge.
Difficulty:
Some hiking experience necessary
For more info contact the Info Point Sondrio Valmalenco: www.sondriovalmalenco.it | tel. 0342 219246