This is an adventurous and wild valley with steep slopes, streams and enchanting lakes. This route leads from Val Genova to Rifugio San Giuliano.
There are several accesses to Val Germénega: from Val Genova, after Chalet da Gino; from Caderzone, passing by Rifugio Laghi di San Giuliano; from Mortaso; from Val di Borzago, crossing Passo del Forcellin.
This article describes the climb from Val Genova through Val Seniciaga to Rifugio Laghi di San Giuliano.
The itinerary starts about 800 metres after Chalet da Gino, on the left towards Bedole.
After crossing the river, follow the steep mule track for 500 metres until you reach a pasture where you can see traces of the First World War. From here, follow Val Germénega, a side valley of Val Seniciaga. This is a pleasant, secluded valley with many small lakes. The first lake, at 1,875 metres of altitude, is the largest, while the fifth and highest lake, the small Lake Banco, is isolated at 2,147 metres.
Once you have visited all the Germénega lakes (we recommend it!) it is advisable to take the path to San Giuliano. To do this, you have to take a detour of about an hour towards Passo del Forcellin, before descending along the same route to the junction with Rifugio San Giuliano.
Continue your journey on La Via delle Valli, where you can choose to explore any of the 50 proposed valleys. Find out more at: www.campigliodolomiti.it/laviadellevalli.
You will find signs and stamps in the valleys from July 2025.
THE NEIGHBOURING VALLEYS:
Val Germénega can be reached from the following valleys:
- Val Siniciaga, which can be accessed via Val Genova.
- Val di Borzago, via Passo del Forcellin and path n.244.
