Trail of the Giant Fir Trees

The Giant Fir Trail was created between 2016 and 2018 as part of an initiative by the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park to promote its forest heritage. With over 250,000 cubic meters of timber—of which approximately 3,500 are harvested each year—the Val Noana forest consists mainly of silver fir, red fir, and beech trees.The Giant Fir Trail is an extraordinary and wild place, teeming with centuries-old trees whose impressive heights seem to reach up and touch the sky. It is a scenic loop trail, suitable for families and children. Here, spruce trees, silver firs, as well as beech and yew trees, have been the silent guardians of the Noana Valley for centuries, and in recent years they have become the undisputed stars of two magical and evocative trails that allow you to tiptoe into the heart of the forest, discover its atmosphere, and, above all, savor its silence. We recommend the long route, which starts near the Valpiana Forest Lodge, just 6 kilometers from the village of Mezzano. As you follow the 7-kilometer loop, you’ll feel as though you’re in the heart of a vast forest, but at times you’ll also come across open meadows and scenic viewpoints from which to admire the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites.The trail is suitable for all seasons, although it should be noted that during the winter, if there is heavy snow, we do not recommend it because it would simply be impassable.