One of the most fascinating trips for an excursion with snow rackets is the Val Venegia. Set at the foot of the
Pale San Martino (Trentino Dolomites), above the summits of
Mulaz and
Cimon della Pala,
Val Venegia is the jewel in the crown. Its name is linked to Venice: at the time of the Serenissima the logs of these forests reached the city of the Doges with a long river voyage. Secular woods, majestic peaks, this is the Val Venegia, one of the most delightful corners of the Dolomites, loved by hikers for its incomparable scenery.It is located at the edge of the Paneveggio Forest, one of the most prestigious spruce forests of the Alps, where the trees reach remarkable heights and the timber is a valuable asset. These forests are also known as the
Violin Forest because for centuries the wood has been used for the construction of musical instruments. Departure from
Passo Rolle parking area at the former
Segantini chairlift 1950 m; uphill on foot to Segantini hut at 2200 m from where you can admire an incredible view of the north chain of the Pale di San Martino. From there begins the descent through the
Val Venegia to the
Venegiota hut at a height of 1835 m., to then continue through the valley along the Travignolo stream that runs as far as the Venegia hut where you will eat lunch based on typical products at a discounted price. From there you continue downhill to
Pian dei Casoni at 1700 m where the bus will be waiting for you in the car park at 16.00. A walk to the foot of the north chain of the
Pale di San Martino and into the beautiful Paneveggio forest known as the violin forest; Val Venegia is renowned for being one of the most beautiful valleys of Trentino. Tour of the Val Venegia without stopping at the hut with return to Passo Rolle The same tour without staying at a hut takes place in reverse from the car park of the Segantini chairlift ascending towards the
Malga Juribello and then descending to Val Venegia to the Venegiotta hut and travelling up the entire homonymous valley to Baita Segantini to then descend to Passo Rolle to the point of departure. Full-day excursion, packed lunch. Travelling anti-clockwise Or ascend to the Segantini hut, descend to the Venegiotta hut in Val Venegia then reascend to the Juribello Passo Rolle hut.