Hikes in the Dolomites
Lake Antermoia, a pearl set in a lunar landscape
Lake Antermoia
is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites and
it is one of the main destinations for hikers who visit the aerea in the
summer. It is located in Val di Fassa between the peaks of the
Catinaccio, one of the main mountain groups of the Dolomites, located at
2500 meters above sea level.
The waters of Lake Antermoia are of an intense blue color, the reason
being that it is mainly fed by melt waters. The snow that falls
abundantly at these altitudes during the winter season melts during the
winter season and forms the mirror of water of the antermoia lake with
its turquoise blue color.
Lake Antermoia takes its name from the Antermoia peak that overlooks it
and in the immediate vicinity is the Antermoia Refuge and it plays a
large part in ladin tradition and culture. Antermoia is infact the name
of a beautiful nymph that lived in the waters of the lake of the
"Rosen Garten" (Rosengarten/Catinaccio).
Many Ladin legends originate from this spectacular lake.
How to get there
The lake, and the refuge of the same name, delightfully secluded in this northern part of the Rosengarten, are accessible only with long paths; from the Val di Fassa going up the Val Udai to the Passo di Dona 2516 m., or covering the entire Valle del Vaiolet or again, crossing the Larsec Plateau.
- From Pera through Val Udai
- From Pera through Val del Vajolet
- From Mazzin to Val Udai
- From Campestrin to Val di Dona
- From Fontanazzo to Val di Dona
- From Campitello to Val Duron - Passo Ciaregole
- From Alpe di Siusi