Il lago dei caprioli in Val di Sole
The Lago dei Caprioli, near Pellizzano-Val di Sole, takes its name from the famous animal widespread across the Alps, which finds here a body of water where it frequently comes down in herds to drink at dawn and dusk.
How to get to Lago dei Caprioli by car
To reach Lago dei Caprioli, take the state road from Madonna di Campiglio up to Campo Carlo Magno, descending to Dimaro. At the Dimaro roundabout, turn left towards Passo del Tonale until you reach the village of Pellizzano.
The junction to reach the lake is on the left, and the signs to follow are for "Fazzon – Lago dei Caprioli".
To the lake on foot…
For the walking route along the easy and unique Sentiero degli Gnomi, the walk takes about 50 minutes. If you choose to arrive by car from Pellizzano, follow the road after the junction indicating the lake, and after a few minutes, you will reach the car park. At the lake, there is a lovely visitor center and large lawns where you can enjoy a picnic in complete freedom.
Curiosities!
The Lago dei Caprioli, which we consider an alpine lake, is actually an artificial basin built in the 1960s for tourism purposes. Today we can say that the lake is perfectly integrated into the environment and is a destination for thousands of tourists and residents. Near the lake, there is a large enclosure containing some specimens of roe deer living in captivity; it is not easy to spot them, but if you are lucky...
Route characteristics:
Extremely easy route suitable for everyone, including families with small children. Small lake located in Val di Sole at an altitude of 1,300 m. It can be reached by car, and from the car park, there is a very short walk. For those who want to hike, it can be reached on foot from Pellizzano via an easy trail.
Start and end of the route:
From Madonna di Campiglio to Pellizzano, where the junction for the lake is located, it takes about 45 minutes by car and then about 400 m on foot from the car park near the lake. The direction is towards Campo Carlo Magno, Dimaro, Passo del Tonale.
On foot from the village of Pellizzano, it takes about 50 minutes.
Technical data:
Lago dei Caprioli 1,280 m
Means of transport:
Car
Necessary equipment:
If you undertake the excursion entirely by car with the short walk, sturdy sneakers without a smooth sole are sufficient. Always wear "layered" clothing. Remember that we are in the mountains and weather changes can be sudden. A rain cape should always be in your backpack, along with a sun hat. A water bottle and some chocolate are useful to quench your thirst and restore energy!
If you choose the walking trail, it is better to wear trekking shoes and bring hiking poles.
Refreshment points and refuges:
Rifugio al lago.
