Excursion Guide. San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi. excursion Itineraries. ski facilities and runs

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1 San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi excursion Itineraries ski facilities and runs natural park paneveggio pale di san martino

2 The purpose of this guide is to provide an overall view of these areas and their trekking and alpinism potentials for tourists coming to this area for the first time. Proposed itineraries homogeneously stretch throughout the area, from simple walks on grass to high altitude trekking. Excursion trails have been drawn in cooperation with the Alpine Guides of San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero. They suggest that trekking and excursion activities should always been done with appropriate training and safe weather conditions, especially for high altitude trekking, where weather conditions may change suddenly, even in summer, and cause difficulties to people who are not properly prepared. Time calculated for described itineraries is only referred to outward trips. Trekkers should duly calculate return time. Right and left indications are always referred to walking direction. For the sake of simplicity, itineraries follow the same direction to go and come back, also where digressions or variations are possible. Travelling times have been calculated not too tight (approximately 300 metres altitude difference per hour going uphill) without considering stops. In order not to make descriptions of itineraries too complex, all references to accommodation or shelter facilities along the trails, as well as other useful information, are listed at the end of the guide. For any further and more detailed information on other itineraries or climbing, please read some of the many specialized publications sold in bookstores in the valleys. For further information on described trails or for any changes, please ask Alpine Guides, who are ready to provide suggestions; they also organize excursions for anybody wishing to have a mountain approach in a responsible and educational way. p a g e 2

3 Excursion with Alpine Guide p a g e 3

4 Contents Itinerary No. 1 - Passo Rolle - Pian dei Casoni through Val Venegia... page 07 Itinerary No. 2 - Passo Rolle - Rifugio G. Volpi to Mulaz... page 09 Itinerary No. 3 - Passo Rolle Lakes of Colbricon... page 11 Itinerary No. 4 - San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle, through Malga Ces, Val Bonetta.. page 13 Itinerary No. 5 - San Martino di Castrozza - Colverde... page 15 Itinerary No. 6 - San Martino di Castrozza - Rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta... page 17 Itinerary No. 7 - Through the plateau of Pale di San Martino... page 19 Itinerary No. 8 - San Martino di Castrozza - Rifugio del Velo... page 21 Itinerary No. 9 - San Martino di Castrozza - Malga Valcigolera... page 23 Itinerary No San Martino di Castrozza - Rifugio Tognola and back... page 25 Itinerary No San Martino di Castrozza Lake of Calaita... page 27 Itinerary No Cant del Gal - Rifugio Pradidali... page 29 Itinerary No Cant del Gal - Rifugio Canali Treviso... page 31 Itinerary No Ring Baita del Vecio, Cenguei, Stiozze... page 33 Itinerary No Passo Cereda - Malga Fossetta... page 35 Itinerary No Piereni Meadows - Rifugio Petina... page 37 Itinerary No Rifugio Caltena - Baita Cogolade... page 39 Itinerary No Sagron-Mis - Rifugio Val delle Moneghe... page 41 Itinerary No Mezzano - Meadows of San Giovanni... page 43 p a g e 4

5 Contents Itinerary No Imèr - Rifugio Boz... page 45 Itinerary No Imèr - Rifugio Vederna and Cross of the Alpine troops... page 47 Itinerary No Rifugio Vederna - Mount Pavione... page 49 Itinerary No Gobbera Pass - Mount Totoga with visit to stoli... page 51 Itinerary No Gobbera Pass Church of San Silvestro... page 53 Itinerary No Zortea - Malga Valsorda Alta... page 55 Itinerary No Zortea - Pra del Prete... page 57 Itinerary No Lake of Calaita - Malga Grugola... page 59 Itinerary No Lake of Calaita - Lake Pisorno... page 61 Itinerary No Ring of Colmei di Ronco... page 63 Itinerary No Caoria - Siega de Valzanca... page 65 Itinerary No Caoria - Malga Miesnotta di sopra... page 67 Itinerary No Caoria - Zortea through Forcella Valsorda... page 69 Itinerary No Caoria - Cicona through Malga Fiamena... page 71 Itinerary No Rifugio Refavaie - Mount Cauriol... page 73 List of Alpine huts and accommodation facilities found along the itineraries... page 74 Further information... page 77 Panoramic Map... page 79 In the description of itineraries, logos on the right identify the trails within the Natural Park Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino. Itinerary within the Park Itinerary partially within the Parco p a g e 5

6 Sunset from Campigol della Vezzana p a g e 6

7 Itinerary No. 1 - Passo Rolle - Pian dei Casoni through Val Venegia Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino northern chain, access trail No. 710 Start: Parking area of former chairlift Segantini 1,960 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Parking area of Malga Venegia 1,760 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill (from start at Passo Costazza) 215 metres, downhill 410 metres Medium travelling time: 2.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: trekking appropriate for all (it entirely stretches on an easy dirt road), going to absolutely beautiful places Before arriving at Passo Rolle (1,980 m a.s.l.) coming from San Martino di Castrozza, stop on the right in the parking area of the former chairlift Segantini. From there, it is possible to go from Baita Segantini to Passo della Costazza (2,170 m a.s.l.) in two ways: walking for approx. 40 min. on an easy trail on pastureland; the Rifugio escursionistico Capanna Cervino (coffee shop and restaurant) is found at about half way, or alternatively use the Park s shuttle bus, taking to the destination in a few minutes. Along Val Venegia Baita Segantini Once at Passo della Costazza, the view over the entire Pale Northern Chain is breathtaking: the Cimon della Pala (3,184 m a.s.l.) completely looms over the area, and high Val Venegia stretches in front of visitors eyes. Follow the road (closed with a bar) going down to the valley with many bends. With an easy walk through beautiful areas, you reach the Campigol della Vezzana (approx. 1,920 m a.s.l.), where meadows, water springs, flowers and enormous dolomite walls create a unique natural setting. Continue to the forest, and you reach Malga Venegiota (1,824 m a.s.l.) after a short walk, with coffee shop and restaurant. Continue downhill through woodlands and pasturelands until you reach the parking area at the end of the valley (approx. 1,760 m a.s.l.), near Malga Venegia (1,778 m a.s.l.), with coffee shop and restaurant. From there, using the Park s shuttle bus, you go back to the departure point before you start, take the information on bus timing at the Park s offices. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. p a g e 7

8 Rifugio Mulaz 2,571 m a.s.l. p a g e 8

9 Itinerary No. 2 - Passo Rolle - Rifugio G. Volpi al Mulaz Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino Northern Chain, Access trail No. 710 Start: Parking of former chairlift Segantini 1,960 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio Mulaz 2,571 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 800 metres Medium travelling time: 4.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: High mountain trekking appropriate for trained trekkers, leading to extraordinary dolomite areas Before arriving at Passo Rolle (1,980 m a.s.l.) coming from San Martino di Castrozza, stop on the left at the parking area of former chairlift Segantini. From there, continue following itinerary No. 1 to Passo della Costazza. Continue along the road (closed with a bar) going down to the valley with many bends. When you reach Pian della Vezzana, approx. 2,010 m a.s.l., the trail No. 710 starts on the right side near big rocks and continues with some ups and downs through gravels, and joins the trail (fork with trail No ,000 m a.s.l.) coming from Malga Venegia. Now it starts going uphill with a serpentine on the side of Mount Mulaz (the trail is dedicated to Quinto Scalet and recently rearranged), until it reaches Passo del Mulaz (2,619 m a.s.l.); 15 more minutes, and Rifugio Mulaz is reached (2,571 m a.s.l.). To return, follow the same itinerary or go down to Malga Venegiota and then follow the itinerary No. 1. Uphill to Passo della Costazza p a g e 9

10 Lakes of Colbricon 1,927 m a.s.l. p a g e 1 0

11 Itinerary No. 3 - Passo Rolle - Lakes of Colbricon Technical notes: Unit: Colbricon, Access trail No Start: Parking near Malga Rolle 1,910 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio Colbricon 1,927 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 100 metres (with ups and downs) Medium travelling time: 1.00 hour Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Easy walk, appropriate for all tourists, leading to a beautiful and archaeologically important place From Passo Rolle (1,980 m a.s.l.), walk down towards Predazzo and after the first two bends, stop on the right (parking) near Malga Rolle (1,910 m a.s.l.). Take the small road (which becomes a trail) No , direction Lakes of Colbricon. When you reach Busa Ferrari, where two ski-lifts start, continue along the trail, slightly uphill, through the forest, and after approx. 2 km it reaches the Lakes of Colbricon (1,922 m a.s.l.). Sunset on Colbricon This is one of the strictly protected areas within the Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino, in a wonderful and spectacular area on the eastern end of Lagorai porphyry chain. The lakes are located east of the Colbricòn saddle; the small lake is 1,909 m a.s.l., and the bigger lake 1,922 m a.s.l. Around the lake shores, important items from the Mesolithic period were found, and are now displayed in the Historical Museum of Trento. At a short distance, you find the small hut Rifugio Colbricòn (1,927 m a.s.l.), open in summer. The little church of Passo Rolle To return, follow the same uphill itinerary, or walk down to San Martino di Castrozza, following itinerary No. 4 backward. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. p a g e 1 1

12 Passo Rolle with the Northern Chain of Pale di San Martino p a g e 1 2

13 Itinerary No. 4 - San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle, through Malga Ces, Val Bonetta and Lakes of Colbricon Technical notes: Unit: Colbricon, Access trail No. 348 Start: San Martino di Castrozza 1,400 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Passo Rolle 1,980 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 597 metres (with ups and downs) Medium travelling time: 3.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: This excursion brings to the Porphyry Chain of Lagorai From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.), take via Cavallazza, and continue through the forest to Malga Ces (1,670 m a.s.l., coffee shop and restaurant); it is possible to reach this point also by car. From Malga Ces, start walking uphill through the forest and pastureland (trail No. 348) along Val Bonetta, which goes up to the side of Cavallazza, where the trail continues steeper uphill and finally reaches Rifugio Colbricon (1,927 m a.s.l.), open in summer. Malga Ces The small lake of Colbricon is 1,909 m a.s.l., and the bigger lake is 1,922 m a.s.l. Around the lake shores, important items from the Mesolithic period were found, and are now displayed in the Historical Museum of Trento. Take the trail No , which leads to Malga Rolle after 2 Km (1,910 m a.s.l.). From there, briefly follow the national road 50 to Passo Rolle (1,980 m a.s.l.). To return, follow the same trail backward, or use public buses or the shuttle bus connecting Passo Rolle with San Martino di Castrozza. The Colbricon from Malga Ces p a g e 1 3

14 The Cimon della Pala, with Colverde p a g e 1 4

15 Itinerary No. 5 - San Martino di Castrozza Colverde Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino, Access trail No Start: Cable railway arrival station of Colverde 1,965 m a.s.l. - Arrival: San Martino di Castrozza 1,400 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: downhill approx. 565 metres Medium travelling time: 1.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Pleasant downhill walk through pasturelands and forests Uphill with cable railway Colverde, downhill on foot From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.) follow the indications to Colverde, Rosetta and, using the modern cable railway, go up to Colverde (1,965 m a.s.l.), hut with restaurant typical local food, splendid belvedere over San Martino di Castrozza. Slightly walk downhill, take the ski run and follow indications to Malga Pala (1,897 m a.s.l.), which can be reached through an easy trail from Colverde. Arrival at Colverde From there, several itineraries may be followed to go back to San Martino. This is the easiest and direct itinerary: from Malga Pala, walk back towards Colverde, until you cross the ski slope; continue through meadows, forest and along the ski slope; after approx hour, you reach the cable railway departure station and then San Martino. Rifugio Colverde p a g e 1 5

16 Rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta 2,581 m a.s.l. p a g e 1 6

17 Itinerary No. 6 - San Martino di Castrozza - Rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta Excursion Guide Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino, Access trail No. 701 Start: Cableway arrival station Rosetta 2,609 m a.s.l. - Arrival: San Martino di Castrozza 1,400 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: downhill approx. 1,210 metres Medium travelling time: 2.30 hours (without uphill at Rosetta and downhill at rifugio Pedrotti) Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Itinerary to follow with care in the area between Rosetta Pass and Colverde; it offers splendid views Uphill with lifts, downhill on foot The Pale Plateau Rosetta Cableway From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.), follow the indications to Colverde, Rosetta and, using the cable railway, go up to Colverde (1,965 m a.s.l.); hut with restaurant - typical local food, splendid belvedere over San Martino di Castrozza. Go uphill with the cableway to arrival station at 2,609 m a.s.l. (coffee shop and restaurant). From there, after approx. 20 minutes, take the trail No. 701B and you can walk up to Rosetta top (2,743 m a.s.l.). From the top Cross, the view is fantastic and uphill walking effort is largely compensated when the sky is clear. Walk downhill following the trail No. 701, leading near rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta (2,581 m a.s.l.), after a stop near the hut, walk back, and at the junction before the uphill section going back to the cableway station, follow the indications on the right to Passo della Rosetta (2,575 m a.s.l.) Colverde San Martino. The downhill section starts there, towards Colverde following trail No This part of the itinerary, from Passo della Rosetta to Colverde is recommended only for expert trekkers or escorted by Alpine Guides. Be careful: parts of the trail are unprotected and it is necessary to have good balance and a head for heights (in the most critical points, there are parapets and metal cables). Once you arrive at Colverde (1,965 m a.s.l.) after approx 1.30 hours, continue along the ski slope entering the forest, and reach the cable railway departure station after approx. 1 hour, and then San Martino. p a g e 1 7

18 Picture of Fradusta Glacier in summer 1990 p a g e 1 8

19 Itinerary No. 7 Crossing on the Plateau of Pale di San Martino Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino North, Access trail No. 701/A Start: Cableway arrival station of Rosetta 2,609 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Cant del Gal 1,180 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 150 metres, downhill approx. 1,400 metres Medium travelling time: 4.15 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Itinerary to be taken with good/stable weather; in case of bad weather/fog, the plateau may become a dangerous labyrinth. This trail is well indicated and frequented; a high mountain experience in a moon-like environment From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.), follow the indications to Colverde, Rosetta, then follow the itinerary No. 6 and walk downhill to nearby Rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta (2,581 m a.s.l.) on trail No Continue on trail No , which goes to Pale ravine plateau. At the fork, where trail No. 707 turns left towards Forcella del Miel, Rifugio Canali Treviso, follow the trail No. 709 to get to Passo Pradidali Basso (2,658 m a.s.l.), from where you can enjoy a superb view over the Fradusta glacier. Rifugio Rosetta Follow the indications to Rifugio Pradidali, and walk downhill to the bottom of the valley, where you find the Lake Pradidali (2,242 m a.s.l.); a few more steps, and you reach Rifugio Pradidali (2,278 m a.s.l.). Continue on trail No. 709 towards Cant del Gal (1,180 m a.s.l.). It is possible to find restaurants and rooms at hotels Cant del Gal and La Ritonda. From there, take a public bus or the shuttle bus to go back to San Martino di Castrozza. We suggest to obtain the information before departure on bus timetable and connections for return. Downhill towards the Rifugio Pradidali from Passo Pradidali basso p a g e 1 9

20 The rifugio del Velo 2,358 m a.s.l. p a g e 2 0

21 Itinerary No. 8 - San Martino di Castrozza - Rifugio del Velo Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino, Access trail No. 724 and 713 Start: San Martino di Castrozza 1,466 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio del Velo 2,358 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 900 metres Medium travelling time: 3.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: This itinerary is reserved to sufficiently trained trekkers, who are familiar with rock climbing. Splendid views over Cima della Madonna and Sass Maor From San Martino di Castrozza (1,466 m a.s.l.), follow the indications to Caffè Col, which is the south part of the village. Before you reach Caffè Col, the trail No. 724 starts on the left, with the fence of Val di Roda going towards Sora ronz. Continue on trail No. 724 until you cross the forest road going to the ruins of Malga Sora ronz; a little further up, on the left-hand side, you find the trail No. 713, which goes to Rifugio del Velo. Going up towards Cima Stanga First walk uphill through the forest, then on gravel and ledges: some are provided with metal cables; and, finally, follow a rock valley to reach the Rifugio del Velo (2,358 m a.s.l.). To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. A different solution to reach the hut is to follow the trail No. 721, coming up from Val di Roda. For downhill walk, follow trails No. 713 and 724. Rifugio del Velo from Cima Stanga p a g e 2 1

22 Malga Valcigolera 1,897 m a.s.l. p a g e 2 2

23 Itinerary No. 9 - San Martino di Castrozza - Malga Valcigolera Technical notes: Unit: Colbricon, Access trail No Start: San Martino di Castrozza 1,400 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Malga Valcigolera 1,897 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 497 metres Medium travelling time: 2.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: This excursion brings to the Lagorai Porphyry Chain From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.), take the road going to Plank Lake, and continue to the camping place; on the left, an uphill road starts and continues through the forest. You can immediately find a no entry sign and many information panels. Follow the indications towards Malga Valcigolera No Follow forest roads with excellent information signs, going through the forest, to reach the beginning of Cigolera Valley. The road follows the valley along the torrent, and then becomes steeper in the final section before reaching Malga Valcigolera (1,897 m a.s.l.), with a restaurant and coffee shop. Torrent Valcigolera To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Towards Malga Valcigolera p a g e 2 3

24 The pasturelands of Tognola seen from Vanoi Valley p a g e 2 4

25 Itinerary No San Martino di Castrozza - Rifugio Tognola and back Technical notes: Massif: Tognola, Access trail No and Start: Cable railway arrival station of Tognola 2,142 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Cable railway departure station of Tognola 1,400 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: downhill approx. 742 metres Medium travelling time: 1.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: This trekking is entirely downhill through pasturelands and forests; be careful on junctions with the various forest roads, although they are all very well indicated. Uphill with cable railway Tognola, downhill on foot From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.), follow the national road towards Fiera di Primiero until you reach the large parking area of the cable railway departure station Tognola (1,400 m a.s.l.); after a few minutes, you reach the Rifugio Tognola (2,142 m a.s.l.), which is provided with restaurant, cafeteria and solarium. (From the hut, you can enjoy splendid views over the chain of Pale di San Martino, Lagorai and Cima D Asta). Tognola cable railway Leave the hut, follow the indications, and take the road leading to Malga Tognola of Siror (1,988 m a.s.l.) after approx hours through pasturelands. From there, take the trail No , which goes through pasturelands first, and then through the forest; it goes easily downhill until it crosses the forest road No Turn left, and at first fork take the road to the right following the indications to Malga Frattazza and then to the parking area of cable railway departure station Tognola (approx hour). This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Malga Tognola p a g e 2 5

26 Lake of Calaita 1,621 m a.s.l. p a g e 2 6

27 Itinerary No San Martino di Castrozza Lake of Calaita Technical notes: Unit: Scanaiol Tognola, Access trail No Start: San Martino di Castrozza 1,466 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Lake of Calaita 1,621 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 285 metres (including ups and downs) Medium travelling time: 2.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f.022-1:25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Roads and trails are well indicated; this is an excursion through magnificent forests and pasturelands From San Martino di Castrozza (1,400 m a.s.l.), take the road going to Lake Plank; further up, on the left of the camping area, follow the indication signs and take the road going uphill through the forest. Follow the indications to Malga Crel Lake of Calaita trail mark No It is easy to reach Malga Crel (1,550 m a.s.l. with Coffee shop and Restaurant) with a beautiful view over Pale di San Martino; continue on the forest road No until you reach Forcella Calaita (1,607 m a.s.l.) in the Lozen Valley. Malga Crel Follow the old military mule track, and after a few minutes you will be near the shore of Calaita Lake, until the end, where you find restaurant Miralago and the road going down to Vanoi Valley. It is possible to return following the same uphill itinerary, or with a public bus go downhill to Fiera di Primiero and then back to San Martino di Castrozza. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. The forest of San Martino p a g e 2 7

28 Rifugio Pradidali 2,278 m a.s.l. p a g e 2 8

29 Itinerary No Cant del Gal - Rifugio Pradidali Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino, Access trail No. 709 Start: Cant del Gal 1,160 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio Pradidali 2,278 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 1,118 m a.s.l. (starting from Piereni meadows, altitude difference uphill 950 metres) Medium travelling time: 3.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: This trail is well indicated and popular; it is an unforgettable experience in the heart of Pale From Fiera di Primiero, take the road to Passo Cereda, and then go left to Val Canali near Castelpietra. Further up, you find Villa Welsperg (headquarters of the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino), and then reach Cant del Gal. Restaurants and rooms available at hotels Cant del Gal and La Ritonda. Continue following the indications to trail No. 709, mainly through the forest, to reach an area called Pedemonte or Portela (1,650 m a.s.l.) after approx hour. This is also the arrival point of trail No. 719 from Piereni meadows (an alternative to departure from Cant Del Gal, which makes it possible to reach the hut with a lower altitude difference). From Pedemonte, the real uphill trekking starts, to reach the hut after approx hours through unforgettable rock scenarios. The hut is located in a grandiose rock amphitheatre, from where several itineraries start, in the heart of Pale di San Martino; the Lake Pradidali is nearby. The hut was renovated in Cima Canali p a g e 2 9

30 Rifugio Canali Treviso 1,630 m a.s.l. p a g e 3 0

31 Itinerary No Cant del Gal - Rifugio Canali Treviso Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino, Access trail No. 707 Start: Parking in Val Canali 1,300 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio Canali Treviso 1,631 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 330 metres Medium travelling time: approx hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: This trail is well indicated, easy and very popular; it is a pleasant trekking From Fiera di Primiero, take the road to Passo Cereda, then follow the itinerary No. 11 to Cant del Gal. Take the road on the right of Cant del Gal and continue to the parking area near Malga Canali (Agritur - typical local food); continue on foot on the dirt road, then on torrent Canali bed, and finally through the forest, which leads to Rifugio Canali Treviso (1,631 m a.s.l.), renovated in 2004, with numerous serpentines. The hut offers accommodation, with 36 beds; it is open from 20 June to 20 September. The Torrent Canali From there, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the mountains: Cima Lastèi (2,846 m a.s.l.), Cima dell Orsa (2,472 m a.s.l.) with its flat shape, Cima dell Alberghetto (2,574 m a.s.l.), the massif Cima del Coro (2,670 m a.s.l.), and Pala del Rifugio (2,394 m a.s.l.). To return, follow the same uphill itinerary The monkey-shaped Scimmiotto in Val Canali p a g e 3 1

32 The Central Chain of Pale di San Martino p a g e 3 2

33 Itinerary No Ring Baita del Vecio, Cenguei, Stiozze Technical notes: Unit: Cimonega Vette Start: Baita del Vecio 1,114 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Baita del Vecio 1,114 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 360 metres Medium travelling time: 4.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Rewarding ring around the tops Cenguei and Stiozze, through forests and pasturelands Start from Baita del Vecio at an altitude of 1,114 m a.s.l. (it can be reached from Fiera di Primiero following the road that leads to Passo Cereda), pass the torrent Cereda on a small bridge, and start walking uphill on a road up to an altitude of 1,200 m a.s.l. At the fork, follow the indications to Cenguei, where you can find picturesque meadows, particularly beautiful during blossom time, surrounded by fir and larch forests. Masi Cenguei Along the trail, there are very typical mountain huts called masi and casere ; the Central chain of Pale di San Martino is silhouetted in front, in all its magnificence. Continue downhill along Val Uneda to the fork to Transacqua (1,100 m a.s.l.); walk uphill following the road on the left to Maso di Ritasa, which leads back to the basin of Stiozza meadows; from there, the road continues downhill and back to departure point. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Masi Cenguei p a g e 3 3

34 Malga Fossetta 1,556 m a.s.l. p a g e 3 4

35 Itinerary No Passo Cereda - Malga Fossetta Technical notes: Unit: Cimonega Piz Di Sagron, Access trail No. 729 Start: Passo Cereda 1,350 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Malga Fossetta 1,556 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 1,118 metres Medium travelling time: 0.40 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: As easy walk, appropriate for all, also thanks to the low altitude difference and its medium altitude. From Fiera di Primiero, take the road to Passo Cereda (1,350 m a.s.l.), and on the pass take the tarmac road No. 729 on the right closed to traffic, with the indication to Malga Fossetta (1,556 m a.s.l.). Following the road, it is easy to reach the Malga after approx hours; by carefully reading the signs, it is possible to follow the trail through the forest. This makes it possible to reduce the trail length. The little church of Passo Cereda The Malga Fossetta is located in a large meadow basin with wide views, and offers tourist farm services. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Passo Cereda p a g e 3 5

36 Landscape along the itinerary p a g e 3 6

37 Itinerary No Meadows Piereni - Rifugio Petina Technical notes: Unit: Pale di San Martino, trail mark No. 724 Start: Chalet Piereni 1,235 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio Petina 1,879 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 100 metres Medium travelling time: 1.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: The road and trail are well indicated; it is an easy walk at medium altitude through pasturelands and forests At the fork Tressane, on the road Fiera - San Martino, take the road going to Val Canali and follow the indications to Piereni to reach the Chalet Piereni (1,235 m a.s.l., hotel and restaurant) after a short walk, which is located in the splendid lush valley. Follow the trail / road No. 724 through the forest, until you reach the upper clearings and Maso Tàis (restaurant and rooms to let); there is a splendid view of the low valley of Primiero and Vette Feltrine. Meadows of Polina Continue following the detailed signs to the Rifugio Petina on the tarmac road surrounded by pasturelands and forests, in front of unforgettable landscapes of Pale di San Martino. The Rifugio Petina (1,879 m a.s.l.), with restaurant and rooms to let, can be easily reached following this itinerary, always surrounded by splendid natural and unforgettable landscapes. This itinerary can also be followed in autumn, when the forests take the typical colours of the season. To return, follow the same itinerary. Meadows of Polina This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. p a g e 3 7

38 Baita Cogolade 1,321 m a.s.l. p a g e 3 8

39 Itinerary No Rifugio Caltena - Baita Cogolade Technical notes: Unit: Cimonega Vette access trail No. 729 Start: Rifugio. Caltena 1,265 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Baita Cogolade 1,321 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 60 metres Medium travelling time: 1.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: Easy and relaxing trail through Val Giasinozza in front of Sass de Mura From Rifugio Caltena (1,265 m a.s.l., restaurant and rooms to let), which can be reached by car from Transacqua on a steep and narrow tarmac 4.5 km-long road, continue through the wild Val Giasinozza, following the forest road for 6 Km through a beech forest. With continuous ups and downs, you can reach Baita Cogolade (1,321 m a.s.l.), which is not guarded, but provided with constantly open facilities. This itinerary is appropriate for all, and leads to not very well known places to most trekkers, in front of the mountain massifs Sass de Mura and Piz di Sagron. Val Giasinozza To return, follow the same itinerary. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. The Piz di Sagron p a g e 3 9

40 The forest Hut Val delle Moneghe 1,265 m a.s.l. p a g e 4 0

41 Itinerary No Sagron-Mis - Rifugio Val delle Moneghe Technical notes: Unit: Cimonega Start: Sagron-Mis 1,062 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio forestale Val delle Moneghe 1,265 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 233 metres Medium travelling time: 1.00 hour Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: The road and trail are well indicated; this excursion leads in front of Piz di Sagron The itinerary starts from the square in front of the church of Sagron; from there, take the road downhill to the villages below. Pass the bridge, turn right and walk up to an area near a quarry. Take the dirt road going slightly uphill through the forest. Continue on this road, and follow the indications through the forest of Val delle Moneghe in a picturesque shady and cool environment. With an easy and relaxing walk, reach the Rifugio forestale Val delle Moneghe (1,265 m a.s.l.), which is closed and unguarded. Outside, a table and a small water fountain invite to make a stop in front of the imposing dolomite walls of Piz di Sagron. To return, follow the same itinerary. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Sagron p a g e 4 1

42 The small church of San Giovanni 1,150 m a.s.l. p a g e 4 2

43 Itinerary No Mezzano Meadows of San Giovanni Technical notes: Unit: Vette Feltrine, Access trail No. 728 Start: Mezzano 650 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Meadows of San Giovanni 1,150 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 600 metres Medium travelling time: 2.30 hours Maps: Tabacco f :25000 Kompass f :25000 Notes: An easy walk appropriate for all, also thanks to its limited altitude difference and its medium altitudes. From Mezzano (650 m a.s.l.), take the tarmac road in La Copera, and follow the sign with the indications Prati di S.Giovanni. At the beginning, the road goes up with bends in the shade through the forest, and along the trail it is possible to see the local huts casere, which are provided with their typical rain collecting cisterns outside, surrounded by meadows full of flowers and lush forests. The meadows of San Giovanni When you arrive at Poit meadows fork, take the road on the right, and you will find the meadows of San Giovanni after a short walk. These meadows are characterized by a small group of houses. On the left, you find the small Church of San Giovanni, decorated with frescoes by Francesco Naurizio and built in 1514 by the Notary Public Ugolino Scopoli. There, it is possible to enjoy a splendid natural landscape over the chain of Vette Feltrine. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. The meadows of San Giovanni p a g e 4 3

44 The massif of Sass de Mura p a g e 4 4

45 Itinerary No Imèr - Rifugio Boz Technical notes: Unit: Piz Di Sagron Cimonega, Access trail No. 727 Start: Imèr 670 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Rifugio Boz 1,718 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill (only for the walking part) 530 metres Medium travelling time: 1.50 hours Maps: Tabacco f. 022/023-1: Kompass f : Notes: Track on forest road and trail From Imèr, follow the indications to Val Noana; follow the narrow tarmac road stretching in untamed areas until you reach the hut Rifugio Fonteghi (1,100 m a.s.l. with coffee shop and restaurant) after 9 km. The hut is located at the beginning of the valley Val Nagaoni near the artificial lake of Val Noana. Continue on the road to the right of the hut, following the indications for approx. 2 km, until you reach a parking area (Maso el Belo 1,188 m a.s.l.). It is possible to reach this point by car. Malga Neva 1 Continue on foot on the forest road to the left, and follow it for approx. 3.3 km, up to an altitude of approx. 1,600 m a.s.l. On the right, a small road starts and leads to the departure station of Rifugio Boz cableway; follow it, and then continue along Val Fonda (trail No. 727) up to Rifugio Boz (1,718 m a.s.l.). To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Rifugio Boz p a g e 4 5

46 The meadow Valley of Vederne 1,300 m a.s.l. p a g e 4 6

47 Itinerary No Imèr - Rifugio Vederna and Cross of the Alpine troops Technical notes: Unit: Mount Vederna, Access trail No Start: Imèr, Cappuccetto Rosso Arrival: Cross of the Alpine troops 1,567 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 950 metres, downhill 950 metres Medium travelling time: 3.00 hours (uphill) 2.00 hours (downhill) Maps: Tabacco f. 23-1: Kompass f : Notes: Paved trail at the beginning, then forest road and trail through pasturelands From Imèr, follow the indications to Cappuccetto Rosso (675 m a.s.l.), where the paved road No. 736 starts and goes up to Vederna meadows. Continue, until you reach Piano Grande, with some houses and barns. After the little church Madonna della neve, you enter a bucolic place, covered by wonderful meadows. In the area, the Rifugio Vederna (1,324 m a.s.l.) offers accommodation services with 23 beds; it is open only in summer (approx hours to get there). In front of the hut, on the road, there is a small water fountain. Take the uppermost cart-road and continue on a slight uphill slope to a fork (1,412 m a.s.l.); follow to the right on cart-road No. 741, until you reach a meadow at 1,567 m a.s.l. Continue to the east on the meadow, following a clear trail to a power line, which ends at the big Cross of the Alpine troops (1,567 m a.s.l.), dominating Primiero Valley (1.00 hour from Rifugio Vederna). The view is wonderful when the sky is clear; it seems you can touch all the villages of Primiero Valley with your fingers. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary Small church of Madonna della Neve This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. p a g e 4 7

48 The Top of Mount Pavione 2,335 m a.s.l. p a g e 4 8

49 Itinerary No Rifugio Vederna - Mount Pavione Technical notes: Unit: Vette Feltrine, Access trail No. 736 Start: Rifugio Vederna 1,324 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Monte Pavione 2,335 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill approx. 911 metres Medium travelling time: 3.30 hours (uphill only) Maps: Tabacco f. 23-1: Kompass f : Notes: Forest road and trail through the forest first, then on steep pasturelands and gravels Reach the Rifugio Vederna starting from Imèr (as per the itinerary No. 16), or by car from Pontet, following a steep and narrow dirt road, which is very exposed and with no protections towards the valley, for 12 Km (no entry; road not passable; ask competent authorities before you take this road). From Rifugio Vederna (1,324 m a.s.l.), continue to Malga Agnerola (1,543 m a.s.l.) following the road and trail through the forest (No. 736). Continue on a trail with good indications, which leads to the first spurs of Pavione. Malga Agnerola The real uphill trekking starts there, with approx. 600 metre altitude difference to reach the top of Mount Pavione (2,335 m a.s.l.), the highest peak of Vette Feltrine. This mountain is different from all the others for its extraordinary regular geometrical pyramid-shape. From the top, you can enjoy a fantastic 360 view. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. The valley of Vederne and Totoga p a g e 4 9

50 Passo Gobbera with the top of Mount Totoga 1,705 m a.s.l. p a g e 5 0

51 Itinerary No Passo Gobbera - Mount Totoga with visit to local stoli Technical notes: Unit: Mount Totoga, Access trail No. 345 Start: Passo Gobbera 985 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Mount Totoga 1,705 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 800 metres Medium travelling time: uphill 3.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f. 23-1: Kompass f : Notes: This trail is almost entirely in the forest, very shady, and an interesting excursion with historical importance From Passo Gobbera (985 m a.s.l.), go to the church and take the uphill trail No. 345 of Mount Totoga on the right. A little further up, follow the military road going slightly uphill, in the shade of a nice forest. Follow the indication and take a mule-track on the right going steeply uphill until it reaches the south Totoga ridge. Rifugio Forestale San Giovanni Gualberto The trail turns right, and follows the old military road to the Rifugio Forestale San Giovanni Gualberto (1,570 m a.s.l.), which is closed, but with emergency rooms that are always open. A few steps from the hut, follow the old military road to reach the Stoli: Italian artillery station built in 1915 on two floors. The tunnels are in excellent conditions and are worth being visited (a torch is necessary). If you look (carefully) from the big holes in the rock, you can see splendid landscapes on the whole Vanoi Valley. Leave the Stoli towards the hut; walk uphill following the trail on the left through the forest (with fairly good indications); after approx hours, it reaches the top of mount Totoga (1,705 m a.s.l.). The view is fantastic, from Passo Brocon to Pale di San Martino, to finish on the entire Vanoi Valley with the small villages below. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. The Stoli p a g e 5 1

52 The church of San Silvestro 965 m a.s.l. p a g e 5 2

53 Itinerary No Passo Gobbera Church of San Silvestro Technical notes: Unit: Mount Totoga, Access trail No. 346 Start: Passo Gobbera 985 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Chiesa di San Silvestro 965 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 50 metres Medium travelling time: 0.50 hours Maps: Tabacco f. 23-1: Kompass f : Notes: This trail stretches almost completely through the forest; it is very shady, and the trekking is pleasant and rewarding, and appropriate for all. From Passo Gobbera (985 m a.s.l.), walk towards the Church, following the road to Imèr direction; just behind the Church on the right, a downhill trail starts (No. 346 indication San Silvestro). Follow the trail and right after, almost in a flat area, continue through the forest until you reach the rocky promontory with the Church of San Silvestro (965 m a.s.l.). The Calchera in passo Gobbera Alternatively, it is possible to follow the forest road, which starts from Calchera di Gobbera and when the church appears below the road, walk downhill along the trail to the left. The view is fantastic on the entire low Primiero Valley and on the Lake of Val Schener. To return, follow the same itineraries. Passo Gobbera p a g e 5 3

54 Lake of Valsorda 2,046 m a.s.l. p a g e 5 4

55 Itinerary No Zortea - Malga Valsorda Alta Technical notes: Unit: Arzon Scanaiol Access trail No. 344 Start: Zortea 1,027 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Malga Valsorda Alta 1,824 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 1,337 metres (including the return from Malga to Forcella) Medium travelling time: 5.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f. 23-1: Kompass f : Notes: This trail has good indications and is very popular; it is an unforgettable experience in the heart of Arzon Scanaiol chain. From Canal San Bovo, follow the indications to Passo Gobbera and the fork; just before the Pass, take the road on the left to Zortea, Lake of Calaita. Before the church (fork with capital) of Zortea, a steep tarmac road starts on the right with the indications to Forcella Valsorda. Follow the road upstream, which runs through the village of Zortea Alta and continues through the forest on a steep paved section into the valley Val Zortei (indications are excellent). To Malga Valsorda Keep walking uphill also on steep sections, and you will find several masi and farmhouses, until the forest thins out (approx. 1,800 m a.s.l.). The mule track continues with a track covered with grass and then with pebbles surrounded by wonderful landscapes; it takes quickly to Forcella Valsorda (2,095 m a.s.l.), where an unusual landscape in dolomite areas can be seen. It is already possible to see the Malga Valsorda Alta (1,824 m a.s.l.), which can be reached 30 minutes after Forcella. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. The church of Zortea p a g e 5 5

56 The valley of Lozen p a g e 5 6

57 Itinerary No Zortea - Prà del Prete Technical notes: Unit: Arzon Scanaiol Start: Church of Zortea 1,020 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Prà del Prete 1,180 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 160 metres Medium travelling time: 1.20 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: Easy and pleasant trekking on a dirt road From the Church of Zortea, follow the road to Calaita and take the steep tarmac road on the left (after the capital) with several excursion indications. Follow the indication to the tourist farm Santa Romina, which offers restaurant service with typical local food. It can be reached with a pleasant walk, and makes it possible to see a splendid landscape on Vanoi. Continue the walk on a shady road from the forest, and reach Santa Romina, which takes its name from an interesting hexagonal Church surrounded by a group of masi and houses (dating back to the 17th century). Prà del Prete From the church, follow the indications, and continue until you reach the green plateau Prà del Prete dotted with masi. Nearby, beside the road connecting Zortea with the lake of Calaita, there is the restaurant Rifugio Lozen, with typical local food and rooms to let, and useful as a stop point. To return, you may follow the same uphill itinerary, or downhill towards Zortea along the above-mentioned tarmac road, which leads quickly to the starting point. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Masi Lozen p a g e 5 7

58 Malga Grugola 1,783 m a.s.l. p a g e 5 8

59 Itinerary No. 27 Lake of Calaita - Malga Grugola Technical notes: Unit: Tognola Scanaiol, Access trail No. 358 Start: Lake of Calaita 1,621 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Malga Grugola 1,783 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 162 metres Medium travelling time: 0.40 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: An easy walk appropriate for all, also thanks to a good road in the shade through the forest From the Lake of Calaita (1,621 m a.s.l.), walk downhill until you find the forest road No. 358 on the right, with indications to Malga Grugola; follow this easy road through the forest to the Malga at 1,783 m a.s.l., which offers a fantastic view over Pale di San Martino and Vette Feltrine. Although this is a short itinerary for all, it offers extraordinary views, which deserve the small effort required at the end. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. The Lake of Calaita from Grugola This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Malga Grugola in Winter (photo C.Zurlo) p a g e 5 9

60 Lush crests along the itinerary (photo C. Zurlo) p a g e 6 0

61 Itinerary No. 28 Lake of Calaita - Lake Pisorno Technical notes: Unit: Tognola Scanaiol, Access trail No bis Start: Lake of Calaita 1,621 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Lake Pisorno 2,227 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 606 metres Medium travelling time: 2.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: This excursion is in not very popular, but extremely picturesque places From the Lake of Calaita (1,621 m a.s.l.), walk downhill until you find the forest road No. 358 on the right, with indications to Malga Grugola, follow it for a few metres to the fork with the trail No. 347 with the indication to the Lake Pisorno. Continue along Val Pisorno and reach the junction with trail No. 347-bis, which arrives at Forcella Folga. Continue to the right, until you reach Lake Pisorno (2,227 m a.s.l.). The itinerary makes it possible to enjoy the environmental beauty of the area, also thanks to the presence of the mysterious lake, which, according to tradition, is inhabited by witches who provoke furious storms, if someone throws stones into its water. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. p a g e 6 1

62 Along the itinerary of Colmei p a g e 6 2

63 Itinerary No. 29 Ring of Colmei di Ronco Technical notes: Start: Ronco Chiesa 875 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Ronco Chiesa 875 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 150 metres Medium travelling time: hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: Interesting trekking in the various villages of the area connected by mule-tracks The itinerary starts from the village of Ronco Chiesa, in the Vanoi Valley; with a very pleasant and easy walk on trails, mule-tracks and indicated roads, it makes it possible to visit the Colmei: small groups of houses connected by an interesting network of trails, still used by residents. The starting point is the square in front of the church of Ronco; follow the indications to reach the Colmei of: Nicolodi, Busini, Bortolini, Gasperi, Fosse, Pugnai, Gasperoi, Pieroi, and finish the tour again in Ronco Chiesa. Following the trail, you walk through old villages, which are still inhabited, with picturesque views and religious iconographies. A splendid mid-altitude natural environment is the frame, always surrounded by beautiful landscapes on Vanoi Valley. This short excursion is appropriate for all and with no difficulties; it is very pleasant also for children who can find water fountains, torrents and equipped areas along the track. The Colmei of Ronco p a g e 6 3

64 The Siega de Valzanca p a g e 6 4

65 Itinerary No Caoria - Siega de Valzanca Technical notes: Unit: Lagorai Cauriol Cece Colbricon, Access trail No. 352 Start: Caoria 847 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Siega de Valzanca 1,126 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 280 metres Medium travelling time: 1.15 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: Good indications of the road and trail; this is an easy excursion to visit a very interesting old Venetian sawmill From Caoria (847 m a.s.l.), near the Museum of Great War, and near the new church, take the road with indications Valsorda Valzanca No You can reach a high altitude quite quickly, until you find a flat area in the forest going into Valsorda; continue until you reach Ponte Stel (1,128 m a.s.l.). Pass the bridge; at the fork Valsorda Valzanca, a road on the left leads to the Siega de Valzanca after a few metres. It is an old Venetian water sawmill reconstructed by Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino authorities, and perfectly operating. After a few metres, near the Siega coffee shop, you can find a restaurant. During set visit days, it is possible to reach the Siega de Valzanca also with shuttle bus service. For information on visit days, and operating demonstration, call Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino offices. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Siega de Valzanca p a g e 6 5

66 The valley of Miesnotta 1,860 m a.s.l. p a g e 6 6

67 Itinerary No Caoria - Malga Miesnotta di sopra Technical notes: Unit: Lagorai Cauriol Cece Colbricon, Access trail No Start: Caoria 847 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Malga Miesnota di sopra 1,879 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 1,032 metres Medium travelling time: 3.15 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: Good indications of the road and trail; this excursion leads to the heart of unknown Lagorai Chain; it requires good training, considering the track length and altitude difference From Caoria (847 m a.s.l.), proceed as per itinerary No. 30, until you arrive at Ponte Stel (1,128 m a.s.l.), where you can find the restaurant and coffee shop Alla Siega. Continue after the bridge to the fork Valsorda Valzanca; then, continue on the forest road of Valzanca No. 368, until you see the Malga Piani de Valzanca, and continue until you find a sign indicating the State-owned forest Foresta demaniale di Valzanca. After approx. 500 metres, at the fork, take the road No. 336 to the left with the indication to Malga Miesnotta, which leads to Malga Miesnotta di mezzo with a steep uphill section first through the forest and then through patchy pasturelands and, finally, to Malga Miesnotta di sopra (1,879 m a.s.l.), which is unguarded but recently arranged and adapted to possible trekker stops and overnight stay. (Obtain the information at the Park s offices on how to use it.) The Malga is located on a wonderful Alpine area and in front of Cima Cece, in an area with many wild animals that can be easily seen. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Walking up to Malga Miesnotta p a g e 6 7

68 The Lake of Valsorda and Tognola on the background p a g e 6 8

69 Itinerary No Caoria - Zortea through the Forcella Valsorda Technical notes: Unit: Scanaiol Tognola Access trail No. 390 Start: Caoria 847 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Zortea 1,027 m a.s.l. Dislivelli: uphill 1,248 metres, downhill 1,068 metres Medium travelling time: 6.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: High altitude crossing between the villages of Caoria and Zortea. This track is heavy, due to big altitude differences, but not difficult. From Caoria (847 m a.s.l.), near the new Church, take the road with indications Valsorda Valzanca No. 352; you can walk uphill quite quickly, until you find a flat area in the forest. Continue until you reach Ponte Stel (1,128 m a.s.l.). After you pass the bridge, you find the fork Valsorda Valzanca (after a few metres, there is the only restaurant at the coffee shop Alla Siega). Take the forest road on the right going into Valsorda, and follow the signs to Malga Valsorda alta, which can be reached by a trail with some steep sections. Caoria Fresco in Zortea When you reach the Malga (1,824 m a.s.l.), the vast landscape invites to stop. In front of you, you can see the mountain massif Arzon and Scanaiol, and further up, Tognola, Pale di San Martino and Lagorai. Leave the Malga following the trail No. 390, which leads to Forcella Valsorda (2,095 m a.s.l.) through pasturelands and sparse trees. It is not possible to describe the incredible beauty of natural landscape there, full of mountains and war structures. Start walking downhill on the paved mule-track No. 344, and then along Val Zortei, which reaches Zortea (1,027 m a.s.l.) through pasturelands and forests spotted with barns and farmhouses. It is possible to return to Caoria by public bus. Considering the length of the itinerary, it is advisable to take it with good training and safe weather conditions. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. p a g e 6 9

70 Malga Fiamena 1,752 m a.s.l. p a g e 7 0

71 Itinerary No Caoria - Cicona through Malga Fiamena Technical notes: Unit: Scanaiol Tognola Access trail No Start: Caoria 847 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Cicona 961 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 948 metres, downhill 834 metres Medium travelling time: approx hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: Mid-altitude crossing between the villages of Caoria and Cicona. This track is heavy, due to big altitude differences, but not difficult Cicona From Caoria (847 m a.s.l.), near the new Church, take the road with indications Valsorda Valzanca No. 352; you can walk uphill quite quickly, until you find a flat area in the forest. Continue until you reach Ponte Stel (1,128 m a.s.l.). Pass the bridge, and follow the road going into Valsorda. Follow the road until you find a bridge on the right and a sign indicating the entrance into the Natural Park Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino. Pass it, and after the bar start walking uphill through the forest until you reach the flat area of Malga Fiamena (1,752 m a.s.l.), where you can see the casera in stelàri and the shed where the Municipality of Canal San Bovo has created a forest hut. From the pastureland, you can enjoy a view of almost 360 from Mount Coppolo to the tops of Bragaròlo, in northern Lagorai. In the middle, there is the imposing Cima d Asta. Start walking downhill following a road through the forest to the junction for Malga Boalon, which is on the left. Walk downhill along the forest road, which is increasingly steep, and after many bends Cicona is reached. This is a mid-altitude trekking with no difficulties at all, following forest roads through pasturelands, forests and meadows. In winter, it is appropriate for Alpine skiing. This itinerary can also be followed by mountain bike. Malga Boalon p a g e 7 1

72 The top of Mount Cauriol 2,494 m a.s.l. p a g e 7 2

73 Itinerary No Rifugio Refavaie - Mount Cauriol Technical notes: Unit: Lagorai Cauriol Cece Colbricon, Access trail No Start: Rifugio Refavaie 1,116 m a.s.l. - Arrival: Mount Cauriol 2,494 m a.s.l. Altitude difference: uphill 1,378 metres Medium travelling time: 4.00 hours Maps: Tabacco f : Kompass f : Notes: Itinerary for expert trekkers; it is long and challenging, and not to be underestimated. Start from Rifugio Refavaie (1,116 m a.s.l.), provided with restaurant and rooms to let, that can be reached by following the Vanoi Valley to the end. Take the trail No. 320, which starts in the forest, and reach Malga Laghetti. Continue towards Passo Sadole (2,066 m a.s.l.), and continue on the trail called Via Italiana. Be careful in this area, because the soil is completely shattered and exposed in some areas. Rifugio Refavaie With a last effort, reach the top of Cauriol, which was heavily affected by bombings during the First World War. When the sky is clear, the view is unforgettable: Val di Fassa, Vanoi Valley, Latemar, Catinaccio, Sassolungo, Sella, Marmolada, Pale di San Martino, Lagorai Chain and Cima D Asta, all as far as the eye can see. To return, follow the same uphill itinerary. Cima D Asta p a g e 7 3

74 List of huts and accommodation facilities found along the itineraries Rifugi Alpini C.A.I. and S.AT. Rifugio Pedrotti alla Rosetta 2,581 m a.s.l. G.A. Managers Mariano Lott and Roberta Secco San Martino di Castrozza - Tel. (+39) Managers home Tel. (+39) Rifugio Velo della Madonna 2,358 m a.s.l. G.A. Manager Anna Toffol San Martino di Castrozza - Tel. (+39) Managers home Tel. (+39) info@rifugiovelodellamadonna.it - Rifugio Canali - Treviso 1,631 m a.s.l. G.A. Managers Tullio Simoni and Mara Jagher Tonadico - Località. Val Canali - Tel. (+39) Managers home Tel. (+39) Rifugio Pradidali 2,242 m a.s.l. G.A. Managers Duilio Boninsegna and Pierina Boni Tonadico - Località. Val Pradidali - Tel. (+39) Managers home Tel. (+39) Rifugio Volpi al Mulaz 2,571 m a.s.l. G.A. Managers Bruno De Donà and Mirella Scola Pale di San Martino - Settore Settentrionale - Tel. (+39) Managers home Tel. (+39) Rifugio Boz 1,718 m a.s.l. Manager Daniele Castellaz Cimonega, Conca Nevetta (information at the C.A.I. of Feltre (BL) All these Alpine huts are open from 20 June to 20 September, and provide normal Alpine shelter services. p a g e 7 4

75 List of huts and accommodation facilities found along the itineraries Other Facilities Hotels and Restaurants in Various Locations: read the Guide to Accommodation Facilities and Guide to Restaurants Rifugio Escursionistico Capanna Cervino Tel. (+39) Baita Segantini Tel. (+39) Malga Venegiota Tel. (+39) Malga Venegia Tel. (+39) Malga Rolle Tel. (+39) Rifugio Colbricon Tel. (+39) Garnì Malga Ces Tel. (+39) Rifugio Quota 2000 al Colverde Tel. (+39) Malga Pala Tel. (+39) Malga Valcigolera Tel. (+39) Rifugio Tognola Tel. (+39) Malga Tognola (closed on summer) Malga Crel Tel. (+39) Albergo Miralago Tel. (+39) Albergo Cant del Gal Tel. (+39) Albergo Baita La Ritonda Tel. (+39) Malga Canali Tel. (+39) Agritur Malga Fossetta Tel. (+39) Albergo Chalet Piereni Tel. (+39) Maso Tais Tel. (+39) Rifugio Petina Tel. (+39) p a g e 7 5

76 List of huts and accommodation facilities found along the itineraries Other Facilities Rifugio Caltena Tel. (+39) Rifugio Fonteghi Tel. (+39) Rifugio Vederna Tel. (+39) Malga Agnerola Rifugio San Giovanni Gualberto (shelter only: always open) Malga Valsorda Alta Agritur Santa Romina Tel. (+39) Ristorante Lozen Tel. (+39) Coffee shop alla Siega (Open from June to September) Malga Miesnota di Mezzo Malga Miesnota di Sopra Malga Fiamena (solo ricovero sempre aperto) Malga Boalon Rifugio Refavaie Tel. (+39) Malga Laghetti p a g e 7 6

77 Additional information: Alpine Guides San Martino di Castrozza and Primiero Alpinism School and Alpine Ski Tel. (+39) G.A. Director Luciano Gadenz Tel. (+39) Alpine Rescue: San Martino di Castrozza... Tel. (+39) Fiera di Primiero... Tel. (+39) Caoria... Tel. (+39) Health Emergency:... Trentino Emergenza 118 Offices of the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino... Tel. (+39) Notes: - All facilities are progressively listed as they appear on itineraries. - All Alpine huts (unless otherwise indicated) may be closed and without a shelter. - Obtain the information on site before the beginning of the excursion to know the situation of any support facilities. - To follow the itineraries by mountain bike, obtain the information from the offices of the Natural Park Paneveggio Pale di San Martino on any limits in using mountain bikes. p a g e 7 7

78 The Publisher wishes to thank the Director of the Scuola di Alpinismo delle Aquile di San Martino G.A. Luciano Gadenz for his support in drawing up this guidebook. Photograph References: Pages 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26, 42, 67 - photo archives Azienda per il Turismo San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi. Pages 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73 - photo archives Carlo Bazan. Graphics: Ana Mayerly Polloni, Roberto Menegon. Text Revision: Enrica Candiani e Antonio Urbano. Publishing and Project Design: Carlo Bazan Studio Multimediale S.a.s., on behalf of Azienda per il Turismo San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi. Reference persons at the Tourist Office: President Antonio Stompanato, Dir. Ivan Cristoforetti, Ugo Bettega, Antonella Faoro. All rights reserved. It is forbidden to reproduce and disseminate the contents of this Guidebook in any way whatsoever, without a specific written authorization from Copyright owners. Copyright 2010 Azienda per il Turismo San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero e Vanoi. Copyright 2010 Carlo Bazan Studio Multimediale S.a.s. Publisher Carlo Bazan Studio Multimediale S.a.s. Via Sile, 3/d Volpago del Montello (TV) Tel. (+39) info@multimediabazan.it Second Edition p a g e 7 8

79 Panoramic Map p a g e 7 9