First stage of the Primiero Slow Tour that rises from the Primiero valley floor up to Passo Cereda crossing the Val Canali, one of the most beautiful and spectacular of the Dolomites
The route starts at Fiera di Primiero at the large parking lot next to the headquarters of the San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero and Vanoi Tourism Board. Following the Canali stream to the town of Tonadico, cross the stream heading toward the Madonna della Luce locality. From here, through a recently restored path, you reach the foot of the historic and scenic Castel Pietra, symbol of Tyrolean domination over the Primiero valley. After passing the castle ruins continue, still on the path, towards the Cesurette locality. In a few minutes, crossing the provincial road again, you reach the Welsperg pond, a picturesque water mirror reflecting the peaks of the southern sector of the Pale di San Martino. The route then continues on the Sentiero delle Muse Fedaie, an educational path created by the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Park which has one of its offices right near Villa Welsperg. Near the villa, take the forest road that climbs the right side of the mountain, immersed in lush fir and larch woods. Continue until you reach the wide meadow area of Colzoncai and then proceed along path 738 "Piero Agostini" until you come out onto SP347 leading to Passo Cereda. From here, after another 10 minutes' walk, you reach Passo Cereda, the final destination of this first stage.
