Lagostel, an alpine lake, an oasis of peace

From Pian Palù Lake, we climb to 2,600 m., to the hidden and peaceful spot of Lagostel, a wonderful and quiet oasis with a peerless view

• Place: Val di Pejo
• Type of excursion: challenging excursion. A minimum of physical preparation is required. Ideal for those who want to know an untouched land.
• Duration: 6,5 h – all day
• Distance: 13 km.
• Starting level: 1,690 m. a.s.l. (Fontanino di Pejo)
• Arrival level: 2,460 m. a.s.l. (Lagostel)
• Elevation gain: 850 m.
• Elevation loss: 850 m.
• Lunch: packed lunch for a fee
• Extra costs: entry Val del Monte

Route:

When somebody visits the Pejo Valley, Pian Palù is an unmissable destination: it’s an artificial lake both charming and popular. What is not so well known is Lagostel, the other lake just above Pian Palù; it’s much smaller but much more beautiful and natural. Like its name suggests, Lagostel Lake (2,460 m a.s.l.) is a small mountain lake in the middle of nothing and immersed in peaceful nature. I will always remember the first time I had been there: it was full of dragonflies. The hike is quite long but not difficult. Along the way, we will see two cottages where there are usually cows and shepherds and maybe we will be lucky enough to spot some wild animals. The loop trail goes up from Pian Palù lake and, from the top, the view will be even more beautiful and we will be able to tell that we have been there.

Curiosity:

Lagostel means small lake. If we could try to add up how many small lakes are in the Trentino region, we would lose count… but this lake is named Lagostel with a capital L and it is in our little Pejo Valley!