An evocative night snowshoe hike to discover the snow-covered high altitude environments between the Corno alle Scale Park and the Frignano Park, on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine ridge separating the provinces of Bologna and Modena.
The main destination of the loop trail is Lake Scaffaiolo, a historic and fascinating place, which is reached by climbing to 1785 meters above sea level. The return journey is downhill along the wild and lonely Gorgo Valley.

Madreselva Cooperative offers this guided hike every weekend with snow from December to March.

Technical description:
The uphill route follows CAI trail 329, while the descent on part of CAI trails 401 and 333.
On the journey between Rifugio Le Malghe and the chairlift arrival station, it is important to stay on the left side of the slope marker posts so as not to cut into the groomed ski slope, but more importantly to avoid the danger of the snowcat with the winch.

Route type: loop
Length: 5 km
Elevation gain: 260 m
Downhill elevation gain: 280 m
Highest point: 1791 m
Lowest point: 1499 m

Technical tips:
Snowshoeing clothing: hiking boots, windbreaker, gloves and headgear. Recommended layered clothing for the rest.
It is always a must to check the weather information before departure, as weather conditions can change quickly, and it is a hike to avoid on evenings with strong winds

Municipality of departure: Lizzano in Belvedere
Starting location: Corno alle Scale Service Center
Municipality of arrival: Lizzano in Belvedere
Arrival Location: Corno alle Scale Service Center

Recommended period:
December to March.

Where to park:
The starting point for snowshoeing at Corno alle Scale is the large parking lot at the base of the ski area.

Useful links:
https://www.coopmadreselva.it/