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The Sentiero dei Vecchi Mestieri – from Grumes

Faver, Grauno, Grumes, Valda

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

3:00

in hours

Distance

5.3

in km

Status

open

Tags

Round trip
Cultural/historical interest

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The rediscovery of the rural history of the valley with its “water machines” along the Rio dei Molini between Grumes and Grauno

The Rio dei Molini valley between Grumes and Grauno was once the centre of intense artisanal activity linked to water power: it housed over 20 water machines including mills, sawmills and forges. Today, the Sentiero dei Vecchi Mestieri allows us to rediscover this world, offering unforgettable suggestions of a unique environmental and historical landscape.

The route runs transversally to the Avisio Valley and is divided into two parts: the first part, of historical-ethnographic relevance, is situated along the rio Molino between Grumes and Grauno; the second part, mostly of environmental interest, starts from the new bridge on the Avisio between Grumes and Sover and reaches the settlement of Piscine.

Gallery

The Venetian sawmill seen from the outside

The cutting area inside the Venetian sawmill

The Cristofori forge

The Venetian sawmill seen from below

The Avisio at the Pont de la Rio

The Network organizes some guided events to discover the Sentiero dei Vecchi Mestieri

The Cristofori mill with the Rio dei Molini

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Further information and useful links

Rete di Riserve Alta Val di Cembra-Avisio

www.reteriservevaldicembra.tn.it

Sviluppo Turistico Grumes

www.vivigrumes.it

Green Grill

www.greengrill.it

Visit Trentino

www.visittrentino.info

Meteotrentino

www.meteotrentino.it

Tags

Round trip
Cultural/historical interest

Route data

Intermediate

Distance

5,3 km

Duration

3 h 00 min

Ascent

400 m

Decent

400 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

1.011 m

Lowest point

702 m

Suggestions

The best way to visit the Sentiero dei Vecchi Mestieri is through a guided tour with a Medium Mountain Guide who can open and show in operation some of the old workshops. Guided tour events can be found on the Rete di Riserve website or on Vivigrumes. A stop to make on the way out or back is at Green Grill-info e sapori, the house of the Rete di Riserve located along SS 612. Here you can taste or buy local products, receive information about the area, admire the valley from the spectacular panoramic terrace. Another stop worth visiting is the organic farm Giove Officinali which can be reached with a very short detour along the route and which cultivates medicinal plants on ancient terraces. Another stop worth a visit is the organic farm Giove Officinali (www.gioveofficinali.com) which can be reached with a very short detour along the route and which cultivates medicinal plants on ancient terraces.

Safety guidelines

Although the route does not present particular technical difficulties or dangerous sections, we always recommend respecting the general safety rules for mountain hikes.

The information contained in this sheet is subject to inevitable changes, no indication therefore has absolute value. It is not possible to entirely avoid inaccuracies or errors, considering the rapidity of environmental or weather changes that may occur. In this sense, we decline all responsibility for any changes suffered by the user. It is recommended, however, to check before hiking, the condition of the places and the environmental or weather conditions.

Prepare your itinerary
Choose a route suitable for your level of preparation
Choose appropriate equipment and gear
Consult weather reports
Starting alone is more risky
Leave information about your itinerary and approximate return time
Do not hesitate to rely on a professional
Pay attention to indications and signs along the route
Do not hesitate to backtrack
In case of accident, raise the alarm by calling 112

Starting point

Grumes (Altavalle)

Directions

The starting point of this route is the village of Grumes. From Piazza Municipio, the central square of the village, turn right and take the slightly uphill road opposite L'Ost-Ostello di Grumes and the Famiglia Cooperativa grocery store. Climb until you reach SS 612, cross it and take the uphill road that goes into the forest. From here continue straight ahead until you reach a junction with signs indicating the way to Mulino Cristofori - Grauno - Sentiero dei Vecchi Mestieri. Follow the signs until you reach Rio dei Molini and Mulino Cristofori, from which the route descends on a path and boardwalks following the watercourse. On the descent you encounter several ruins of ancient mills and sawmills. Then you reach the Venetian sawmill, continue further to the Cristofori forge and then Mulino Nones. Continue descending along the path which crosses Rio dei Molini several times. After a bridge, a sign indicates the possibility to reach the Giove Officinali farm in 3 minutes on foot. Continuing along the route, you then intersect an asphalt road. From here you can choose to immediately return to the starting point by climbing the road or descend to Maso La Rio and the Avisio (returning back on your steps to reach this point). For the more trained, the Sentiero dei Vecchi Mestieri from the Avisio continues on the opposite side of the valley through scenic landscapes until it reaches Piscine, a hamlet of the Municipality of Sover.

public transportation

Accessible by public transport Trentino trasporti esercizio S.p.A. Line B102 stop Grumes.

Info on costs and schedules at www.trentinotrasporti.it

How to get there

For those coming from Trento, follow SS.612 northbound to Grumes.

For those coming from the Val di Fiemme follow SS 612 southbound to Grumes.

Where to park

Free parking at the "Le Fontanelle" parking lot near the Grumes Theatre