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Easy walk from Ponciach to the old quarry Gravoni.

Faver, Grauno, Grumes, Valda

Category

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

1:30

in hours

Distance

3.3

in km

Status

open

Suggested period

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An easy walk into the woods from the hamlet Ponciach to the old quarry Gravoni of Faver.

Starting from the basin of lawns in Ponciach this itinerary goes on the south-western slopes of the mountain Monte Castion and after passing through beech and Scots pine woods ends at a steep porphyry stone landslide named I Gravoni. There was a porphyry stone quarry here on time, which has been abandoned since a few years. Among the rocks sometimes you can still see some pieces of iron: parts of machines and carriages used for the carved stones transportation. From here you can enjoy a wonderful landscape on the valley Valle di Cembra.

The old Gravoni Quarry

Ancient artifacts emerge among the porphyry stones

Crustose lichens color the porphyry boulders

Panorama from the Ponciach hill towards the Cembra Valley

The route is especially suitable for those who want to practice Nordic Walking

The route is particularly suited for those who want to practice Nordic Walking

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Further information and useful links

Rete di Riserve Alta Val di Cembra-Avisio

www.reteriservevaldicembra.tn.it

Visit Trentino

www.visittrentino.info

Meteotrentino

www.meteotrentino.it

Tags

Out and back

Route data

Easy

Distance

3,3 km

Duration

1 h 30 min

Ascent

150 m

Decent

73 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

1.072 m

Lowest point

1.011 m

Suggestions

This itinerary is short and appropriate for an afternoon walk from spring to autumn with a final stop to watch the landscape having a snack on a big porphyry stone.

This trail is appropriate to combine the walk together with some Nordic Walking practice.

Safety guidelines

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.

Prepare your itinerary
Choose an excursion appropriate for your real ability and training level
Choose the fitting equipment
Check the weather forecast
Hiking alone is risky
Give details about your itinerary and about the approximate hour of your return
Do not hesitate to entrust you to an expert
Pay attention to the indication and signals you will find along your journey
Do not hesitate to retrace your steps
In case of accident: ask for help and call the number 112

Starting point

Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle)

Directions

From the parking place on the side of the little lakes at the entrance of the hamlet Ponciach climb the hill to reach a small church and enjoy the view on the valley and the peaks of the mountain range Lagorai. Go on the path crossing this small hill going down on the opposite side of the church. Take the first road on the right going slightly downhill then the forest road on the left going flat into the wood going straight ahead to reach the quarry I Gravoni where the road ends. The way back is the same as the way to.

How to get there

To drive here from Trento, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 north to Faver. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach which is 3,5 km away from there.

To drive here from the valley Val di Fiemme, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 to Faver. Pass the tunnel and at roundabout drive back to the town. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach which is 3,5 km away from there.

Where to park

Parking place at the entrance of the hamlet Ponciach close to the two little lakes.

Distance	4,6 km
Duration	2 h 00 min
Ascent	150 m
Decent	150 m
Status	open