Winter hikes - Marciò Trail (winter) - PRIMIERO SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA

The Marciò Trail is a nature loop route with observation points and information panels inside the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park.

The route develops within the majestic Paneveggio forest, known as the “forest of violins” for its valuable resonance Norway spruces used by the most renowned luthiers in constructing the soundboards of musical instruments.

The walk presents no difficulties and starts from the parking lot adjacent to the Paneveggio Visitor Center. After crossing the first covered bridge over the Travignolo stream, the route winds through the woods before crossing again, on a spectacular suspension bridge, the Travignolo, which flows through a narrow gorge forming rapids and waterfalls.

The barrier-free route develops within the majestic state-owned Paneveggio forest, a vast stretch of woods covering about 2700 hectares in a fan shape above the upper basin of the Travignolo, between the Lagorai chain, the Pale di San Martino and the Bocche Peaks, at an altitude between 1400 and 2150 m. The Norway spruces constitute almost 90% of the trees in the forest and among them there are still centuries-old specimens that can reach 40 m in height.

The area is also known as the “forest of violins.” Even today, as in the past with the famous Stradivari, the most renowned Italian and European luthiers come to the forest to select the best resonance Norway spruce specimens needed for the construction of the soundboards of musical instruments.

The walk, which presents no difficulty, starts from the parking lot next to the Visitor Center, where you find the first indication for the Marciò Trail. It consists of a loop route along which information panels are placed.

After crossing the first covered bridge over the Travignolo stream, the route winds through the forest. In the last part of the path, you cross again, on a spectacular suspension bridge, the Travignolo, which flows through a narrow gorge forming rapids and waterfalls.

In winter the trail often has snow but, except in case of exceptional storms, snowshoes are not necessary.

Crampons are recommended instead to face possible icy sections in the woods.

Route suitable for all. Particularly beautiful is the section with the suspension bridge over the Travignolo gorge.

The route is regularly involved in the guided activities of the Park and is part of the Dolomiti Family Adventures program activities.