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On the European path E5 with taste

Cembra, Lisignago, Faver, Grauno, Grumes, Valda, Segonzano

Category

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

5:25

in hours

Distance

11.7

in km

Suggested period

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Description Details Turn-by-turn directions How to get there Equipment

Food and wine itinerary for trained walkers, to discover the local excellences, the history and the natural masterpieces of the Cembra Valley.

Mixed route, which follows part of the European Path E5, between paved roads that lead to the discovery of the ancient villages and the ruins of the Castle of Segonzano, dirt roads between the terraced vineyards that descend to the Avisio stream and the path that passes through the famous Earthpyramids.
All "seasoned" with some stops in the historic cellars and restaurants with km-0 products.

Segonzano Castle

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Further information and useful links

Ufficio Turistico Cembra - Tel. +39 0461 683110 - info@visitvaldicembra.it – www.visitvaldicembra.it

Along the way are to be found the following producers and restaurants:

Home Restaurant Locanda del Passatore, Faver
Paolazzi Distillery, Faver
Butcher shop Paolazzi, Faver
Barone in Prato Cellar, Piazzo di Segonzano
Distillery and restaurant Locanda Giacomozzi, Stedro di Segonzano
Ristobar Chiosco alle piramidi, Segonzano

Nearby we mention:

Pilzer Distillery, Faver
Hotel alle Piramidi restaurant, Segonzano

Tags

Multi-stage route
Scenic
Round trip
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical interest

Route data

Intermediate

Distance

11,7 km

Duration

5 h 25 min

Ascent

668 m

Decent

671 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

891 m

Lowest point

444 m

Suggestions

We suggest you to check opening hours of the agriturismus and restaurants and to make a reservation. Among the points of interest we mention the Cantilaga bridge on the Avisio; in Piazzo di Segonzano the ruins of the Medieval Castle, the Immacolata Concezione church and the Palazzo Baroni in Prato and the stunning Earth Pyramids.

Safety guidelines

Degree of difficulty according to the common symbolism: route E (on paved road, dirt road and path)

External risks present along the route: secondary roads busy by work vehicles mainly in spring and autumn, steepy downhill path to the geological site of the Pyramids of Segonzano

THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS

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

Starting point

Faver, Altavalle

Directions

The itinerary starts from Faver, a small village characterised by the wine and food tradition still alive in the local producers, including the Paolazzi Distillery, the Paolazzi Butcher Shop and the Locanda del Passatore. From here, descend following European Path E5, along the ancient Corvaia trail, to the historic Cantillaga bridge over the Avisio river. From here, turn right in the direction of Piazzo. Near the cemetery, a diversion to the left leads to the ruins of Segonzano Castle, a panoramic viewpoint over the vineyards and of historical and cultural interest. After reaching the chapel of Sant'Antonio, we descend to the village of Piazzo, where the church of the Immacolata and the Baroni a Prato palace with the winery of the same name are located.

From here it is possible to return towards Faver or, taking the E5 again, climb up to the hamlet of Stedro where the Giacomozzi inn and distillery is located. From here, proceed gently uphill to the vantage point looking down on the Piramidi di Terra di Segonzano and descend along the path, which crosses the entire site, until reaching near the Regnana stream and the Chiosco alle Piramidi kiosk. A path leads back to the village of Piazzo from where you descend along the provincial road to the Friendship Bridge over the Avisio river. After crossing the bridge, turn immediately left along a secondary road that runs alongside the stream. Along the country roads that cross the vineyards, you climb up to Faver.

Distance	18,3 km
Duration	7 h 00 min
Ascent	1.141 m
Decent	397 m