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Cogolo - Church of Santa Lucia

Category
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
2:05
Durata in ore
Distance
5.5
Distance in km

Pleasant and easy walk that climbs through the woods from Cogolo di Peio to reach the distinctive Church of Santa Lucia, built on a hill.

Admire the splendid Val di Peio from a completely new viewpoint. Walk the path leading from the village of Cogolo to the unique hill where the small Church of Santa Lucia stands. The little church overlooking Val di Peio is located just outside the village of Comasine, once inhabited by miners working the nearby iron mines. A simple walk immersed in the woods, which in a short time will take you to a truly unique place thanks to its spectacular panoramic view over the valley.

Route info

Easy
Distance
5.5 km
Activity time
2:05 h.
Uphill Elevation
274 m
Downhill elevation
275 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1320 m
Lowest point
1154 m
Height difference
166 m

Copyright

APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi

Suggestions

Places of interest: Church of Santa Lucia, panoramic viewpoints

The trail is not suitable for strollers. 

Safety information

Rules for mountain walks:

  • the accessibility of routes in a mountain environment is strictly linked to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, get detailed information about the route and its conditions before setting out. You can do this by contacting the Information Office nearest to you;
  • if you plan to reach an alpine hut or refuge, make sure they are open and, if you intend to stop for food or accommodation, call in advance to book;
  • leave information about your itinerary and always carry a mobile phone;
  • in case of accident, call 112;
  • never leave waste at high altitude and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or alpine huts you visit;
  • if you spot wild animals along the route, please remain on the path, do not approach them closely, do not shout, and keep your dog on a leash to avoid it instinctively chasing and frightening them. 

Starting point

Cogolo - bus stop parking lot

Directions

After leaving the large parking lot at the Cogolo bus stop (1160 m), continue along the sidewalk on SP 87 towards Celledizzo for about 50 m, then turn right onto the road to località Plaze - cycle and pedestrian path. Then take the path on the right that climbs through the woods up to the romantic Church of Santa Lucia (1300 m), isolated on a hill outside the village of Comasine, an ancient hamlet once inhabited by miners. From the church, take the visible path downhill to the small shrine, then continue left through the meadows and once again left, follow the country road back to località Plaze.

Public transportation

You can reach Cogolo di Peio by the Trentino Trasporti bus line MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - COGOLO - PEIO (download the outbound and return timetables).

How to get there

Follow the SS42 to the junction for Val di Peio, where you will turn right onto SP87. Then continue along the provincial road until you reach the village of Cogolo. 

Where to park

Parking at Cogolo bus stop.

To undertake this walk, we recommend wearing hiking boots and a hat and carrying a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle in your backpack.

Don’t forget your camera or mobile phone to capture the landscapes and views that you like most. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.