Throughout the winter, a natural ice skating rink is available for free directly on the frozen surface of Lake Ajal.
Access: open every day (except on snowy days, after which 3 days are needed for restoration);
Equipment: Skates are not provided on-site; you need to bring your own.
Ice skating on the frozen lake is a unique experience in a truly magical place. Under the guidance of the young manager Alberto Alverà, the Lago d'Ajal refuge — recently renovated — combines a passion for the mountains with excellent cuisine.
Attention: the day of weekly closure of the refuge during the winter season is wednesday.
Logistics and Transportation
The refuge can be reached with a walk of about 40 minutes (on foot, with snowshoes, crampons, or ski mountaineering). Alternatively, a snowmobile service is active:
The service is active from Thursday to Sunday, excluding public holidays;
Evening schedules: departures at 19:00/19:30–20:00; returns by 23:00;
Reservations: it is necessary to book dinner and the snowmobile
