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Excursion to Lake Valda - from Ponciach

Faver, Grauno, Grumes, Valda
Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4:30
in hours
Distance
9.8
in km
Status
open
Suggested period
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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 Alta 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.

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
Easy
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

Hiking shoes or mountain boots

Hiking poles

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