The centuries-old larches of Cavaion

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The centuries-old larches of Cavaion

Category

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity time

3:30

Durata in ore

Distance

6.5

Distance in km

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This itinerary connects two amazing mountain farms and takes us to discover some wonderful centuries-old larches, which have roots back to the fourth century.

The oldest larches from the valley Val di Sole are on the Trentino side of the park Parco dello Stelvio above the mountain farms Malga Pontevecchio and the trail to Malga Verdignana. They are centuries-old larches, dated back to the fourth century. This thematic itinerary is one of the four itineraries named “Sentieri Dendrocronologici del Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio” (dendrochronological itineraries of the park Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio), designed thanks to the dendrochronology, which is the study of the annual tree-rings.

Photos: Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (settore Trentino)

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Route info

Moderate

Distance

6.5 km

Activity time

3:30 h.

Uphill Elevation

410 m

Downhill elevation

410 m

Technical skills

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

2148 m

Lowest point

1740 m

Height difference

408 m

Copyright

Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio

Suggestions

Thanks to the dendrochronological specific studies, based on the living trees and some pieces of old trees, it was discovered that these ancient trees are witnesses of the climate changes of the valley Val di Sole at the time of the “little ice age” (1580-1850) and during the present global warming (since 1850).

Safety information

All information on this sheet are subject to changes, therefore they cannot have an absolute value. Inaccuracy and vagueness cannot be totally avoided, as both the environment and the weather can change very quickly. As a consequence, we decline any liability for any changes suffered by the users. We strongly suggest checking the state of the places and environment and weather conditions before every hike.

Please find below 10 suggestions for your hikes:

Prepare your itinerary
Choose an itinerary suitable for your training level
Choose a suitable outfit and equipment
Check the snow and weather forecasts
Hiking alone is more dangerous
Leave somebody all information on your itinerary and you departing and arrival time
Don’t hesitate to contact an expert
Pay attention to the indications and the road signs on the itinerary
Don’t hesitate to come back if you feel like to
In case any accident call the emergency number 112.

Starting point

Loc. Tablà (place) - Val de la Mare

Directions

The starting point of this itinerary Is the parking place Tablà, in the valley Val de la Mare. Cross the bridge on the brook Torrente Noce and follow the dirt road to the mountain farm Malga Pontevecchio. Take the detour going up on the slope and into the wood toward the mountain farm Malga Verdignana until you cross the path CAI-SAT n.140. From the mountain farm go back on the mule track n.140B, which takes back to the mountain farm Malga Pontevecchio.

Public transportation

The starting point is not reachable by public transportation.

For more information:

Trentino Trasporti S.p.A.

Trentino Trasporti

How to get there

From the village Cogolo you need to reach by car the place Tablà, the starting point of this itinerary.

Where to park

Parking at the place Tablà, in the valley Val de la Mare.

Hiking clothing and equipment are strongly suggested, in particular:

Hiking boots
Trekking poles
Rainproof jacket, gloves and hat
Crampons and headlamp are also suggested