Great War tour into the valley Val del Monte

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Great War tour into the valley Val del Monte

Category

Difficulty

Moderate

Activity time

5:40

Durata in ore

Distance

13.7

Distance in km

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This itinerary in the valley Val del Monte has a great historic interest. It goes on a land strongly fought by the Italian and the Austro-Hungarian armies during the Great War period 1915-18.

This itinerary goes through very impressive places, that still today can tell the stories of the sad time of the Great War: trenches, fortifications, barracks and military tracks are the witnesses of the presence of Italian troops trying to fight the Austrian enemy, located between the peaks of the mountains Monte Cevedale and Punta San Matteo.

Some places to stop at:

“Stói de la Vegaia”: a series of tunnels dug into the rock that were used as military lookouts, for shelter or as ammunition stores.

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Photos: Parco Stelvio Trentino, Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (settore Trentino)

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Route info

Moderate

Distance

13.7 km

Activity time

5:40 h.

Uphill Elevation

892 m

Downhill elevation

667 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1953 m

Lowest point

1508 m

Height difference

445 m

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Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio

Suggestions

“Pian de la Vegaia”: a panoramic plateau characterized by some still evident war trenches.

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

Frattasecca (place)

Directions

This itinerary starts and end at the parking of the place Frattasecca, not far from the hamlet Peio Fonti.

Take trail CAI-SAT n.110 which goes on the bottom of the valley and then up to fort Barbadifior. From there continue into the valley Val del Monte until you reach Pont del Margolìn, a bridge to connect with the opposite site of the valley. Cross the paved road on the bottom of the valley at the start of the path to the pasture of the mountain farm Malga Frattasecca Alta. After the clearing go up to “Stói de la Vegaia”, a series of tunnels dug into the rock that were used as military lookouts, for shelter or as ammunition stores. In a short time, you will reach “Pian de la Vegaia”, a panoramic plateau characterized by some still evident war trenches. The way back is on the road “Strada de la Vegaia”, trail CAI-SAT n.124, which ends at the parking Frattasecca.

Public transportation

The starting point is not reachable by public transportation.

For more information:

Trentino Trasporti S.p.A.

www.trentinotrasporti.it

How to get there

From the hamlet Peio Fonti you can reach by car the place Frattasecca

Where to park

Parking at place Frattasecca, not far from the hamlet Peio Fonti.

Hiking clothing and equipment are strongly suggested, in particular:

Hiking boots
Trekking poles
Rainproof jacket, gloves and hat