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Excursion to Lake Valda - from Ponciach

Faver, Grauno, Grumes, Valda

Category

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

4:30

in hours

Distance

9.8

in km

Status

open

Suggested period

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

A pleasant route from Ponciach to the peat bog of Lake Valda, with a flight over the Adige Valley.

The itinerary takes us from the hamlet of Ponciach to make a circular route around Mount Faver, seeing its two faces: one facing the Cembra Valley, the other towards the Adige Valley. Along the route, numerous mountain huts are encountered, once shelters for people and animals during haymaking time. The route touches the peat bog of Lake Valda, included within the Monte Meadows Provincial Reserve, one of the most important and evocative protected areas of the Val di Cembra Avisio Network of Reserves.

On the way back, the path runs along the cliff overlooking the Adige Valley, offering wide and unexpected views.

The peat bog in spring becomes a breeding ground for various species of amphibians

The woods in autumn climbing towards the peat bog of Lake Valda

One of the panoramic views over the Valle di Cembra encountered while ascending towards the peat bog of Lake Valda

A white fir, a noble and fragrant tree

The peat bog of Lake Valda

The peat bog of Lago di Valda

The peat bog of Lake Valda in winter

A view of the Val dell'Adige along the return route

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Further information and useful links

Alta Val di Cembra-Avisio Network of Reserves

www.reteriservevaldicembra.tn.it

Visit Trentino

www.visittrentino.info

Meteotrentino

www.meteotrentino.it

Tags

Scenic
Round trip
Flora

Route data

Intermediate

Distance

9,8 km

Duration

4 h 30 min

Ascent

500 m

Decent

500 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

1.417 m

Lowest point

1.011 m

Suggestions

At the end of the route we recommend trying the potato focaccia, a specialty offered by the Gens Paolazzi farmhouse in Ponciach.

Safety guidelines

Although the route does not present particular technical difficulties or dangerous sections, we always and in every case recommend respecting the general safety rules for mountain excursions.

The information contained in this sheet is subject to inevitable changes, so no indication has absolute value. It is impossible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors, considering the rapidity of environmental or meteorological changes that may occur. In this sense, we disclaim all responsibility for any changes experienced by the user. It is recommended, however, to check the condition of the places and environmental or weather conditions before undertaking an excursion.

Prepare your itinerary
Choose a route suitable for your preparation
Choose appropriate equipment and gear
Consult weather bulletins
Starting alone is riskier
Leave information about your itinerary and approximate return time
Do not hesitate to rely on a professional
Pay attention to the signs and indications you find on the route
Do not hesitate to retrace your steps
In case of accident, raise the alarm by calling number 112

Starting point

Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle)

Directions

From the parking lot next to the ponds at the entrance of the hamlet of Ponciach, follow trail 415A: it is the paved and then paved road that climbs beside the house located in front of the parking lot. Continue up to the fork just above the wooden fountain. From here, follow the dirt road on the right that runs flat into the woods and the signs for Lake Valda. From the peat bog, continue towards Rifugio Potzmauer. At the fork, turn left following the signs for Zise-Lago Santo. Upon reaching the locality of Zise (fork with wooden crucifix), take the paved road descending to return to Ponciach.

How to get there

For those coming from Trento, follow the SS.612 north towards Faver where, at the entrance to the village, follow the signs for Ponciach which is 3.5 km away.

For those coming from the Fiemme Valley, follow the SS 612 up to the village of Faver, cross the tunnel and upon reaching the roundabout, turn back towards the village. At the beginning of the inhabited area, follow the signs for Ponciach which is about 3.5 km away.

Where to park

Parking at the beginning of the hamlet of Ponciach near two small ponds

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Duration	5 h 06 min
Ascent	256 m
Decent	1.413 m

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Duration	7 h 00 min
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Decent	1.240 m