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A walk in the Mandres Larch Forest

Cortina d'Ampezzo

An easy walk that takes you to less familiar locations in Cortina, going through a verdant larch forest.

Hiking Easy

Distance
4.4 km
Ascent
266 m
Descent
266 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
1.5 km
Gradient
11˚
A walk in the Mandres Larch Forest Map

Take the Faloria cable car near the bus station, and get off at the midway station at Mandres. From here, take track n° 220 through the forest, which in 45 minutes will bring you close to Fattoria Meneguto, an agritourism venue at the foot of the slopes that rise steeply up to Monte Faloria. The Fraina area and the slopes around it are sites with a wealth of ancient legends and beliefs: Faloria, a mountain behind which the sun rises, was considered sacred because it was here that there was a gateway opening to the god Silvanus. In addition, Fraina is thought to be one of the first human settlements in the Ampezzo valley. To return, take track n° 214 until you reach the intersection with track n° 210; turn right and then return onto track n° 220 which takes you back to the starting point.

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between June and November

Features

  • Alpine
  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Wild flowers
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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