Antermoia Lake

Lake Antermoia, nestled in the heart of the Catinaccio Massif in Val di Fassa, is one of the most iconic and atmospheric places in the Dolomites. Of glacial origin, it lies in a rocky basin shaped over millennia and fed by the springs of the Ruf de Antermoia, which flow largely underground. This unique hydrology allows the lake to retain water even in summer, unlike many other glacial lakes that tend to dry up during the warm season.

Just a few steps from the shoreline stands the Rifugio Antermoia (2,496 m), an ideal base for hikers and lovers of high‑altitude landscapes.

How to reach Lake Antermoia

The lake and the mountain hut can be reached through several well‑marked hiking routes starting from Pera di Fassa, Mazzin, Campitello, Val Duron, Fontanazzo and the Alpe di Siusi. All itineraries are suitable for hikers with basic mountain experience.

1) From Pera di Fassa – Val del Vajolet and Passo Antermoia

Trails 546 and 584 • 4 hours • E (Hiking) 
Follow trail 546 to the Vajolet Hut, then continue on trail 584 towards Passo del Principe. The path climbs beneath the walls of the Catinaccio d’Antermoia to reach Passo di Antermoia, before descending into the basin that hosts the lake.

2) From Pera di Fassa – Val Udai

Trails 579 and 580 • 3h30 
Trail 579 can be reached from Ronc or Monciòn. Once on the path, continue uphill to the junction with trail 580, which leads directly to the hut and the lake.

3) From Mazzin – Val Udai

Trail 580 • 3h30 • E 
From the village centre, follow a short stretch of road, then take trail 580, which climbs through Val Udai to meet the route coming from Pera.

4) From Fontanazzo – Val di Dona

Trails 577 and 580 • 3h30 • E 
Trail 577 starts from the village and climbs through the beautiful Val di Dona, joining trail 580 towards Rifugio Antermoia.

5) From Campitello di Fassa – Val Duron, Passo Ciaregole and Passo Dona

Trails 578 and 580 • 4 hours • E 
Reach Val Duron on foot or by shuttle to the Rifugio Micheluzzi. From there, the route climbs to Passo delle Ciaregole and Passo Dona, entering a spectacular high‑mountain environment.

6) From the Alpe di Siusi – Passo Tires, Duron, Ciaregole and Dona

Trails 2 – 532 – 555 – 578 – 580 • 6 hours 
A long but breathtaking traverse: from the Forcella dei Denti di Terrarossa to Passo Tires, descending into Val Duron and then climbing again to the Ciaregole and Dona passes before reaching the lake.