primiero slow tour

10.7 km · 3:50 h · M+ 706m · M- 41m

Stage 1 of the Primiero Slow Tour, leading from the Primiero valley floor up to Passo Cereda through Val Canali, one of the most beautiful and scenic valleys in the Dolomites.

The itinerary begins in Fiera di Primiero at the large parking area next to the headquarters of the San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero and Vanoi Tourist Board. Following the Canali stream to the village of Tonadico, the route crosses the stream and heads towards the locality of Madonna della Luce. From here, a recently restored trail leads to the foot of the historic and picturesque Castel Pietra, a symbol of Tyrolean rule over the Primiero valley. Skirting the castle ruins, the trail continues towards Cesurette. Within a few minutes, after crossing the provincial road again, you reach Lake Welsperg, a charming body of water reflecting the southern peaks of the Pale di San Martino. The route then follows the Sentiero delle Muse Fedaie, an educational trail designed by the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Park, which has one of its offices in nearby Villa Welsperg. Near the villa, the path joins a forest road climbing the right slope of the mountain through lush spruce and larch forests. The route continues to the wide meadows of Colzoncai and then follows trail 738 “Piero Agostini” until reaching the SP347 road leading to Passo Cereda. From here, a further 10-minute walk brings you to Passo Cereda, the final destination of this first stage.

This stage passes through some of the most beautiful and photographed locations in the area.

Particularly worth a stop:

• Madonna della Luce
• Castel Pietra
• Lake Welsperg
• Sentiero delle Muse Fedaie and Villa Welsperg
• Colzoncai
  
  

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9.6 km · 4:35 h · M+ 783m · M- 895m

Stage 2 of the Primiero Slow Tour, from Rifugio Cereda to Rifugio Caltena, skirting the Pale Alte and Monte Padella.

The route begins at Passo Cereda and follows trail 729 to Malga Fossetta. After reaching the mountain hut, open with food service in summer, continue around Col Spiz along trail 723 until joining a forest road leading to Domadoi. Shortly before the Domadoi meadows, trail 744 branches off to the left into the forest. Following it uphill leads to a junction: keeping left (trail 744), you reach the 1850 m summit cross of Monte Padella, before descending the opposite slope (still trail 744) to Rifugio Caltena. This option is more demanding but also more scenic, offering a 360° panorama from the summit, stretching from the Pale di San Martino to the Lagorai chain, the Vette Feltrine, and the Cimonega group.

The ascent to Monte Padella is the most challenging of the entire tour but rewards hikers with unparalleled views.

Alternative route

10.1 km · 3:45 h · M+ 507m · M- 622m

A variant of Stage 2 bypasses Monte Padella without reaching its summit. Starting from Passo Cereda, follow trail 729 to trail 723 leading to Malga Fossetta. Continue along trail 723 past the Stiozze meadows to Ritasa, where a connecting path leads to trail 743 towards Scofa. The route then passes near Niosa and joins a forest road leading to the paved road up to Caltena. After about 600 meters, signs on the left indicate the final 5-minute walk to Rifugio Caltena. This alternative follows lower elevations and is less demanding.

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10.4 km · 3:20 h · M+ 349m · M- 510m

Stage 3, from Rifugio Caltena to Rifugio Fonteghi via the San Giovanni meadows and the suspension bridge over the Rio Giasinozza.

Starting from Rifugio Caltena, follow trail 726 downhill to Poit. A short descent to the right leads to a sign for “Cordognè–San Giovanni.” Taking trail 728A, the path climbs through forest to the ridge, which it follows southwest for about one kilometer. This scenic section offers views of the Vette Feltrine and features informational panels and wooden benches. The trail then descends to Falasorni and continues along a forest road to the San Giovanni meadows, beloved by the people of Mezzano and home to a small, panoramic church. From here, the route returns to Poit and continues along trail 726 to the Iner meadows, before descending through forest to Val de Riva. At the end of the descent, you reach the suspension bridge over the Rio Giasinozza (30 m high and 70 m long), built in 2018. After crossing, a final 20-minute climb leads to Rifugio Fonteghi.

Highlights:

• Cordognè viewpoint (Monte Pavione view)
• San Giovanni meadows and church
• Rio Giasinozza suspension bridge

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11.7 km · 4:40 h · M+ 797m · M- 571m

Stage 4, from Rifugio Fonteghi to Rifugio Vederna via the Giant Fir Trail.

From Rifugio Fonteghi, take trail 735 over Piadochin to the forest road (trail 733). Continue to the starting point of the Giant Fir Trail, a thematic loop created by the municipality of Mezzano, showcasing some of the tallest spruce and fir trees in Trentino. Following the trail leads to Pozza dell’Ors and Malga Val de Stua di Sopra, a former alpine pasture with panoramic views of the Vette Feltrine. From there, a forest road connects to trail 733 heading west, leading in about two hours to Rifugio Vederna. Near the end, past Col Camoz, the forest opens onto the vast Pian Grant pastures, revealing the refuge and the nearby Madonna della Neve chapel. Also worth visiting is the restored Casera Campigol, now a small ethnographic museum.

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16.9 km · 5:30 h · M+ 439m · M- 1058m

Stage 5 (final stage), from Rifugio Vederna back to Fiera di Primiero via Monte Vederna and Imer.

From Rifugio Vederna, follow trail 741 to the panoramic summit cross of Monte Vederna (1584 m), offering sweeping views over the Primiero valley. Return briefly, then descend along trail 736. At San Paolo, take the steep Val Caora path down to Val Noana. Continue alongside the road (avoiding tunnels) to Gavion, where a path leads to Imer. From there, follow the Primiero cycle path towards Mezzano, then take the Madonna del Sass trail (Quota 860), which runs slightly above the cycle path through the Osne meadows and Mondin before gently descending to Fiera di Primiero, the final destination.

Particularly scenic:

• Monte Vederna summit cross
• Salton waterfall (trail 736)

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