The bellowing of the stag | San Giacomo di Fraele

Autumn 2026 excursions: The bellowing of the stag

Early autumn is the mating season for stags. The males put on a display of bellowing; the forest clearings echo with their calls.
In this way, they seek to intimidate rival males and attract as many females as possible to their harem. If the bellowing is not enough to intimidate the other stags, it can even lead to a ‘clash’: a sort of ‘arm-wrestling’ match, antler against antler.

Dates:

• 10 October 2026 | San Giacomo di Fraele (free excursion)
  Meeting point: San Giacomo di Fraele car park | Time: 9.30 am | Maximum distance: 8.5 km | Elevation gain: 150 m This hike forms part of the Interreg MAP-Rezia project, dedicated to the study and monitoring of biodiversity, and follows a route that runs partly along the Cammino dei Tre Parchi.
  Note: Access road to Cancano is subject to a toll – ticket machines are located along the ascending routes

Details:

• Price: free event – registration required
• Booking required
• Booking: Stelvio National Park Information Point, Via De Simoni 42, Bormio, Tel. +39 0342 900823 | Bormio Tourist Office, Via Roma 131/B – Bormio, Tel. +39 0342 903300 or by clicking on the red button PRENOTA ORA