Group of itineraries
Piana di Marcesina, Valmaron and Ortigara
| Ideal: by bike Length: 27 km Average duration: 01:39 Difference in elevation: 630 m Difficulty: intermediate Data collected through Komoot App, “ROAD CYCLING” mode |
|
| Starting point/Arrival: Bivio Dori (Enego) Recommended direction : Counter-clockwise Ideal season for trekking: da maggio a ottobre |
Starting point at Bivio Dori. Go uphill following the directions for Valmaron. Once you’ve passed Rifugio Valmaron, keep left and continue until you reach Piana di Marcesina. Soon after the Casonetti and the Rifugio Marcesina, turn left at the next two forks until you reach Malga Ronchetto and follow along the main road until you reach Lazzaretti di Foza locality. Then turn left and follow the main road until you return to Bivio Dori.
| Plateau area/s | Marcesina – Ortigara |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Ideal by bike |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length (by bike) | from 21 to 30 km |
| Difference in elevation (by bike) | from 501 to 1000 m |
Looping itinerary that allows you to reach the Piana di Marcesina even with a street bicycle, as well as some of the most beautiful high-altitude pastures of the Plateau.
The Piana di Marcesina, renowned for exceptionally cold winter temperatures due to its particular position and morphological conformation, is an extremely interesting area from an environmental, landscape, and historical point of view.
Despite the damage caused in 2018 by the strong winds of the Vaia Storm, vast spruce forests still characterize the Nordic type landscape of the Piana di Marcesina and the Valmaron, providing spectacular views.
Mountains in the area: Monte Lisser.
Photos, videos, tourist spots in the surrounding areas
| Ideal: by bike Length: 27 km Average duration: 01:39 Difference in elevation: 630 m Difficulty: intermediate Data collected through Komoot App, “ROAD CYCLING” mode |
|
| Starting point/Arrival: Bivio Dori (Enego) Recommended direction : Counter-clockwise Ideal season for trekking: da maggio a ottobre |
Starting point at Bivio Dori. Go uphill following the directions for Valmaron. Once you’ve passed Rifugio Valmaron, keep left and continue until you reach Piana di Marcesina. Soon after the Casonetti and the Rifugio Marcesina, turn left at the next two forks until you reach Malga Ronchetto and follow along the main road until you reach Lazzaretti di Foza locality. Then turn left and follow the main road until you return to Bivio Dori.
The circular route track is available in .gpx format as well
> Find out more about how to use GPS tracks
> E-bike recharge stations – Rental and purchase spots for bikes, e-bikes, clothing and equipment
This itinerary is easily accessible by following an approaching path from the center of the Seven Municipalities of the Altopiano or from particularly convenient points due to their geographical position or services offered.
Alternative starting points/arrivals in the area:
We recommend to checking the periods when the services offered by the malgas are available (usually June-September, but with varying dates)
Attività e servizi:
Attività e servizi:
Attività e servizi:
Attività e servizi:
Attività e servizi:
Attività e servizi:
Attività e servizi:
MAP with all itineraries