Loop trail starting from Garna, a fraction of the former municipality of Pieve d'Alpago now known as Alpago.
Total distance of about 42 km with a positive elevation gain of 680 meters: most of the route is on paved roads with a few dirt sections, but it is still of medium difficulty. It's possible to use muscular mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and of course, e-bikes.
After a short distance, a panoramic stop at the chapel of S. Pietro is a must, where you can see all the settlements surrounding the lake.
A brief and unique technical descent on dirt leads to the cycle path that goes to the lake, which we follow until we reach the area of Poiatte, where due to necessity, we must travel the state road to Santa Croce.
After a stop at Baia delle Sirene, we set off again, following the shoreline of the lake until the fork for Cornolade. Climbing for 2 km, we reach the place where canyoning is practiced in summer and ice climbing in winter: the Cornolade Waterfalls.
After another 2 km of ascent, we stop at a farm for a fruit juice of their own production to refresh ourselves before returning to the starting point.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Parking: Unione Montana Alpago
Route length: 42 km
Altitude difference: 680 m
Duration: full day
Difficulty: hard
You are in a natural environment that requires respect:
- Prohibition of collecting flowers
- Prohibition of bathing
- No to the shouting
- Prohibition of ignition of fires
- Do not leave waste around, but throw them in the appropriate spaces (also cigarette butts, tissues, masks and wet waste)
- Minors must be accompanied
- Dogs must be kept on a leash and their collected excreta
- Do not leave the path
- Do not disturb the local fauna
It is suggested to inquire through the ARPAV website about any disturbances before embarking on the route.
