Valpiana Loop
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The Valpiana Loop is a walking trail that winds through the meadows of Valpiana in Val Noana.
easy
Distance 5.2 km
1:35 h
184 m
182 m
1,239 m
1,095 m
From the Fonteghi Mountain Hut, take the trail that branches off to the right and, after about ten minutes of walking, turn right and follow the forest road called “Valpiana Aie,” which winds upward in switchbacks and leads to Malga Valpiana. Once you reach the mountain pasture, take the dirt road that descends to the right and continue until you reach the Valpiana Forest Lodge. Here, turn right again and follow the dirt road that passes near the forest hut and continues on flat ground along the slope of Monte Piadochìn; from here, you can see the meadows of Valpiana di Sotto below. The road then winds through the meadows and mountain huts of Valpiana di Sopra; once past these, it turns into a trail that descends and leads back to the Fonteghi Mountain Hut.
Author’s recommendation
Near Malga Valpiana and the Valpiana Forest Lodge, there are tables with benches where you can eat a packed lunch. The Malga and the Forest Lodge are closed and should not be considered places to eat.
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T1
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
1,239 m
Lowest point
1,095 m
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529 m
Forested/wild trail
4.4 km
Path
282 m
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Rifugio FonteghiSafety information
An easy trail with no particular safety concernsRoadbook
From the Fonteghi Mountain Hut, take the trail that branches off to the right and, after about ten minutes of walking, turn right and follow the forest road called “Valpiana Aie,” which winds upward in switchbacks and leads to Malga Valpiana. Once you reach the mountain pasture, take the dirt road that descends to the right and continue until you reach the Valpiana Forest Lodge. Here, turn right again and follow the dirt road that passes near the Casina and continues on flat ground along the slope of Monte Piadochìn; from here, you can see the meadows of Valpiana di Sotto below. The road then winds through the meadows and mountain huts of Valpiana di Sopra; once past these, it turns into a trail that descends and leads back to the Fonteghi Mountain Hut.
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Rifugio FonteghiCanyoning in Val Noana - Rio Neva
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The starting point at the Fonteghi Mountain Hut is not accessible by public transportationDirections
Starting from the tourist center of Mezzano by car, take Via Val Noana, which descends from the Mezzano Coop toward State Road 50. At the first roundabout, take the second exit and stay on the main road until you reach the entrance to Provincial Road 221 (Val Noana). Continue on the paved road, following the signs for Rifugio Fonteghi; the parking lot and the trailhead are located near the refuge.Parking
Parking is available at the Fonteghi Mountain HutCoordinates
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46.139297, 11.856842
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46°08'21.5"N 11°51'24.6"E
UTM
32T 720652 5113492
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Parts of this content were machine translated from Italian.
Difficulty
T1
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.2 km
Duration
1:35 h
Ascent
184 m
Descent
182 m
Highest point
1,239 m
Lowest point
1,095 m
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