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  3. I Giganti del Bosco – The Woods Giants

I Giganti del Bosco – The Woods Giants

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Duration 1.9 h

Distance 8.2 km

Ascend 397 hm

Descent 390 hm

Max. height 1525 m

I Giganti del Bosco – The Woods Giants - Description

An unusual quantity of white fir that, thanks to the microclimate present in that zone are majestic. This is the surrounding of the path I giganti del Bosco - The Wood Giants.
There are three different path choices (short, medium and long distance, see description), it starts from the point where there was Avez del Prinzep (Avez means white fir), considered the tallest white fir in Europe (54 m), 250 years old, unluckly it fell on 12th November 2017 because of a heavy storm. The excursion brings you to the forest characterized by the biotope of Malga Laghetto and by testimonies of the First World War, as the military cemetery of Costalta. The short and medium paths are suitable for families with children aged over 6 years old.

Tips for the tour

Be careful when crossing the roads

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

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  • Landscape

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Malga Laghetto is located 4 km away from Lavarone Cappella. Follow the signs to Luserna –Asiago and once you drive past Cost, after one kilometre turn right.
Near the starting point.

public transport
You can get to Malga Laghetto by bus. Info APT +39 464 724144 - +39 464 724100

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