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San Cassiano to Malga Armentarola - the Tru De Lersc.

Alta Badia

Dolomites

Trentino-Alto Adige

A scenic cruise through a famous Ladin valley.

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
13 km
Ascent
415 m
Descent
415 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
1.8 km
Gradient
San Cassiano to Malga Armentarola - the Tru De Lersc. Map

Many people believe that the Dolomites is home to only 2 official languages - German and Italian - but there is actually a third language spoken in the region; Ladin. This (frankly strange-sounding) language doesn't bear much resemblance to either German or Italian and hearing it in the villages of the Dolomites is a bit of a shock to the system! This ride takes you right through the heart of the Ladin Dolomites, and the name of this trail "Tru De Lersc" means "Larch (lersc) Trail (tru)".

Description

Start out in the lovely little village of San Cassiano and ride alongside the river to the Armentarola cross country ski track. From here, follow easy gravel roads to the Malga Armentarola - a wonderfully traditional mountain Alm with all sorts of animals to look at. The hut is very small and rustic; one San Cassiano local expert described it as "down to earth" and we can do no better!

From the Malga Armentarola go back onto an easy, small singletrack back to the road. Pass the Camping Sass Dlacia then follow a track alongside the road before turning right at the Apartmenti Ciasa Pini and climbing up the road to a signpost sending you left on to the Tru De Lersc.

The trail undulates and then descends to San Cassiano via the hamlets of Rü and Tamors past some classic Ladin barns, which are amazingly well kept and charmingly traditional. Although easy enough, this ride will have given you a fascinating insight into a little known part of Alpine culture.

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Road sections

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