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On Nature's Footsteps

Cavalese
Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
2:00
in hours
Distance
3.9
in km
Suggested period
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

In the magical Alpe Cermis forest between fauna and flora.

Easy route at altitude, through the scents of the forest, to discover the curiosities of the fauna and flora that surround you. The thematic path has numerous signs illustrating and explaining nature and the animals that inhabit it.

Further information and useful links

APT Val di Fiemme - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it    

Alpe Cermis - Tel. +39 0462 340490 - info@alpecermis.it - www.alpecermis.it 

Route data
Intermediate
Distance
3,9 km
Duration
2 h 00 min
Ascent
177 m
Decent
177 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
2.176 m
Lowest point
2.006 m
Safety guidelines

THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS  

  1. Prepare your itinerary beforehand
  2. Choose an itinerary that suits your physical abilities
  3. Choose suitable clothes and equipment
  4. Check the weather forecast
  5. Hiking by yourself is more risky; if this is the case, take a mobile phone with you
  6. Leave information about your itinerary and your expected return time
  7. If you are not sure about your itinerary, contact an Alpine Guide
  8. Pay attention to signposts and directions that you find along your way
  9. Do not hesitate in going back if you feel too tired
  10. In case of emergency call 112

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Starting point
Alpe Cermis - arrival of the second cable car
Directions

Reach an altitude of 2000 m using the Alpe Cermis cable cars (lifts open from mid-June to mid-September) and head towards the Sporting Hotel. On the left, take the path that plunges into the mysterious and curious stone pine forest and climbs with moderate gradient to the Lo Chalet refuge.

The return can be made along the same route.

Alternatively, continue uphill until you reach Paion del Cermis (20 minutes - 50 metres difference in altitude) from where there are 2 descent possibilities:

a) along path L01

b) with the Lagorai chairlift

public transportation

You can reach Cavalese by bus from each village of Val di Fiemme.

How to get there

When you reach Cavalese follow the directions Funivie Alpe Cermis. On the road in the bottom of the valley you will find the cable car departure between Masi di Cavalese village and the waterfall.

Where to park

There are two parkings: one in Cavalese near the lift office, the other one is on the valley floor close to the second lift office (near the river).

Hiking shoes, rain-jacket, hiking poles, water, sun cream.

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