A shorter version of the 'Val di Peio' tour and a quick return to Cogolo.
A short tour in Val di Peio. The entire tour takes place within the Stelvio Natural park, where, if you ar lucky you will be able to see many of the wild animals which live here, respecting of course, their habitat at all times.
Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.
From the village of Cogolo (the carpark next to the church) you move on to the village of Celledizzo (a chance to see the chapel of S. Antonio with its natural murals by Giovanni and Battista Baschenis dating back to 1473 and the Museo Etnografico del legno presently housed in the recently restored saw-mill) from here go through the centre of the village, follow a dirt road through pastureland in the direction of Malga Borche (a sharp eye will be able to note the trail of the antique iron mines which were in action between the 14th and 18th centuries). After a steady ride over afew kilometres, the road enters the woods up to a junction where there is a sign on the left for Coronaccia-Malga Pontevecchio. The road running through the woods, dense with pine trees and red spruce trees, passes several streams running down from the surrounding mountains, until becoming a path before descending to Malga Pontevecchio (1.762 m). From this position it is often possible to see eagles hunting the young of the chamois grazing peacefully on the sides of the mountains. From here there is a downhill ride until meeting the tarmacked road used by the hydro-electric station in the locality known as Malga Mare (2.031 m). A downhill ride on the tarmacked road for about 1 kilometer until reaching a junction. Going right you follow the route for the Val di Peio tour, and going to the left you take the forest road which goes directly to Cogolo. You will have fun taking this fast road, and passing the typical 'huts' in Val di Peio you will arrive at the hydro-electric station at Cogolo, an interesting example of 1920’s architecture. From here the direct return to Cogolo on the normal road.
We recommend always carrying a repair kit: inner tube, pump, mastic, patches and an emergency repair kit.
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