The Cammino delle Terre Sospese is a 90 km route that connects villages, hamlets, and farmhouses in the Val di Cembra, which appear suspended in time, to meet the genuine identity of this valley far from tourist circuits. Traveling this path, you will cross the valley, passing from the right bank to the left bank, crossing the Avisio stream multiple times, the undisputed protagonist of this fascinating route. You will discover a richness and diversity of natural and cultural landscapes that will surprise you: neighborhoods, faces, and ancient fountains in small villages, terraced vineyards supported by daring dry stone walls, medieval chapels, castles and historic connecting roads, small farmhouses and ancient rural houses, mills, forges, sawmills… and then streams and silent woods. The Cammino delle Terre Sospese is not just a physical route but an important community project, promoted by a spontaneous group of volunteers who founded the association Destinazione Val di Cembra ETS, to encourage people to meet and discuss more sustainable development of their territory, strengthening the spirit of an active and welcoming community. For this reason, we wish for it to be a route rich in encounters and relationships.
Before departing, consult the Cammino website, download the track, prepare your backpack with water and what is necessary to face the daily stages. In case of emergency, remember the number to call immediately is 112.
Although the route does not present any particular technical difficulties or dangerous sections, we always recommend respecting the general safety rules for mountain hikes.
Prepare your itinerary
Choose a route suitable for your fitness level
Choose appropriate equipment and gear
Check the weather forecasts
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 markings you find along the route
Do not hesitate to retrace your steps
In case of an accident, raise the alarm by calling the emergency number 112
The information contained in this sheet is subject to unavoidable changes; therefore, no indication has absolute value. It is impossible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors due to the rapid environmental or weather changes that may occur. In this respect, we disclaim any responsibility for changes suffered by the user. However, it is recommended to check the state of the places and environmental or weather conditions before undertaking a hike.
Start from the church of Segonzano and proceed towards the Trattoria Giacomozzi on flat ground, then climb back into the village, continuing left at the first fork. Continue for 200 meters on flat ground and then turn upwards towards Madonna dell’Aiuto, the Marian sanctuary. You arrive at the plateau of doss Venticia, which offers a panoramic view of the valley both West and East. From here, continue on an asphalt road for about 400 meters, then veer slightly right and climb into the typically colorful woodland of Mediterranean-Lagorai nature. Finally, you reach a small fork; at the crossroads, continue left to arrive at the place of worship dear to the people of Cembra: the “Madonna dell’Aiuto”.
Having left the site, delve into the wood, climbing for a few meters and, at the fork, turning left following the signs. You encounter a building which I recommend observing without entering due to danger of collapse. Continue through the woods, at times descending, then climb again towards Gaggio, a pleasant place inhabited by some families with a small chapel. Continue towards Valcava always in the woods with a brief ascent to the locality Secont Pian, a suggestive place that allows photographing beautiful glimpses of the upper valley. From here, descend rapidly towards the village of Valcava, with its chapel and cemetery. Continue descending following the signs towards the Brusago stream, passing first a small rock climbing area, then turning left, cross it, and then climb towards the small farmhouse of Bortolai.
In case of flooding inside the village of Valcava, you will find a left turn to avoid the stream and continue comfortably in the woods, crossing the SP71 (be very careful) and after the Boioni bridge, turn right at the first exit and climb again towards Bortolai with dry feet.
At the ruined Bortolai farmhouse, cross the fences climbing towards Brusago, then at the first fork turn left and enter the path, which is private but easily walkable, that will take you to Sveseri, a hamlet of Sover. Having passed Sveseri, temporarily following a 1200-meter stretch of asphalt road, you arrive at Montesover, the largest hamlet of the municipality of Sover with its imposing church and adjoining cemetery, saved by the Napoleonic forces. Having crossed the village, you are guided down by the signs arriving at Facendi through an ancient paved path called “salesà,” for years the access road to the village of Montesover, and you return into the woods towards the Crosettina, a place dear to the inhabitants of the municipality. Then descend towards Sover and arrive at the end of the stage with its church dedicated to San Lorenzo.
