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By car, from the village of Bastelica, drive to the Val d'Ese ski resort and park in the car park.
On foot, head downhill to the ski lift departure point.
(S/E) Follow the ski lift on the left. You will reach a Y-shaped crossroads.
(1) Take the path on the left, which runs alongside another ski lift. At the top, continue north-east then north to reach the junction with a new path.
(2) Continue below the Crête de Scaldasole, following the orange markings and more recent blue markings. Heading north, you will reach a pass marked by a sign.
(3) Turn left to descend towards the Pozzines. Take advantage of this spot to take a break and discover the endemic trout that live in the pools. Then follow the Pozzines to reach another crossroads.
(4) Take the path on the right towards Col di a Calle (Bocca della Calle) at the end of the Pozzines. Below the pass, you will find another crossroads.
(5) Continue straight ahead, cross the pass and follow the cairns that will lead you to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Vitalaca.
Note: to shorten the hike, start your return journey here.
(6) Take the same route back up to the previous crossroads.
(5) Take the path on the right to cross Les Pozzines in the opposite direction.
(4) Take the same route as on the way up to return to the sign.
(3) Turn left towards the Bergeries de Pozzi, following the yellow markings. Reach them and the Fontaines de Cozzanese.
(7) Head south towards Val d'Ese, following the yellow markings. Ignore the path on the left into the Guado alla Macchia valley. Continue downhill to a refuge.
(8) Continue through the beech forest and then through the valley below the Plateau d'Ese to reach the first crossroads.
(1) Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).
Tourist office
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