Ski tour to Mt Lavinarossa

We start from the sledge run in S. Maddalena in the Val Casies (at about 1,500 m a.s.l. - turn right at the roundabout, then left and follow the snowy path on the right). Despite the freezing cold we take the forest path along the icy sledge run and arrive at the starting house. In case of ice this path can be shortcut by walking up the meadows. We continue to follow the forest path for some metres before we cross a small bridge above the Köfler Bach brook where we turn left into the forest and proceed along the brook to malga Köfler at 1,806 m a.s.l.

Before the bridge near the small hut we leave the path and climb across a dense forest. In this section the ascent is steeper and more difficult. Soon the forest opens up and the wonderful Malga dei Prati on the wide meadows comes into sight. We leave the forest and admire the impressive peaks and extensive meadows in front of us. Near the malga dei Prati we head towards northeast and after a wide left bend we arrive at the Stieresboden where the terrain is rather flat and perfect for ski adventures. Soon we recognise the Heimwald Jöchl between Monte del Bosco and Monte Lavinarossa at 2,748 m a.s.l.

Below the pass begins a steep slope with some hairpin bends. We ascend along the mountain ridge where a strong wind blows and then we turn right towards the peak of Monte Lavinarossa. Here, instead of the summit cross, stands a stone man. The view of the mountains of East Tyrol and the Dolomites in the south is simply amazing! Now we are ready for a fun descent in the powder snow. We keep to the right until the forest limit where we take the forest road near the Malga dei Prati which takes us back to the car park.

Please note: this fantastic excursion delights us with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The only beauty flaw of this hike is the steepest section along a treeless path which can be replaced with a forest path. There are no other technical difficulties.

Author: BS

Date of the excursion: 21 February 2010
Reviewed in: 2025