An itinerary exploring a rare and fascinating geological phenomenon, the “òmeni de Segonzan”
This route explores one of the Trentino’s most fascinating geological phenomena: the Segonzano earth pyramids, spectacular ‘natural sculptures’ resulting from the action of rain water on ancient glacial deposits. When the porphyry blocks contained in these deposits are brought to the surface by erosion, these may act as ‘roofs’ to the material underneath, protecting them from rainwater and thus generating singular pyramids with ‘hats’ on. If these hats fall off the pyramids quickly fall down. Locally called òmeni’ de Segonzan – the Segonzano ‘men’ – they are thus an ephemeral phenomenon.
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Even if this trail is not technically difficult and has no dangerous stretches, we always and in any case suggest to follow the general rules on safety for mountain hikes.
Starting from the Ristobar Chiosco alle Piramidi car park the footpath climbs quickly to a first junction above the kiosk and continues climbing along a footpath with pyramid viewpoints along it. It then continues to the asphalt road and descends to the villages of Luch and Stedro. From Stedro it follows a country road and then returns to its starting point on a footpath after a detour to a panoramic point providing views of the highest pyramids from below.
To drive here from Trento, you need to follow the main road S.P. 71 north. After passing the crossroads to Faver-Cembra park in the forecourt of the kiosk Chiosco alle Piramidi on your right.
To drive here from the valley Val di Fiemme, you need to follow the main road S.P. 71 south. After passing the hamlet Scancio turn left and park in the forecourt of the kiosk Chiosco alle Piramidi.
Free parking at the parking place of the kiosk “Chiosco alle Piramidi”, before arriving to the hamlet Scancio arriving from Trento or just after the hamlet Scancio arriving from Cavalese.
