ArcheoAlps Excursion: ArcheoAlps Excursion: in Val del Gallo da S. Giacomo di Fraele a Prà Grata
From the parking in S. Giacomo di Fraele (1,950 m), we will follow the path of the Valle del Gallo which, slightly downhill, leads to the large collection of rock fragments formed by the accumulation of debris from Paolaccia Valley. Immediately after, at a crossroads, we will follow the trail on the left which, slightly uphill, leads to the small bridge that crosses the Val Bruna, the highest point of the excursion (1,947 m), and then descends to the large grazed meadows of Prà Grata (1,850 m). This is where the ancient Cazzabella furnace once stood, used for the first smelting of iron ore from the mines present in the valley. In fact, many toponyms of the peaks of the ridge that borders the Gallo Valley to the south testify to how common the mining activity was (Cassa del Ferro, Pizzo del Ferro, Dosso della Miniera). The route is characterized by thick forests of mountain pine, called “hooked pine” here because of a particular arboreal aspect it presents. On the way back, a different route is possible: after the small bridge of Val Bruna, it is possible to take the old military road on the right which, at first flat and then downhill, leads back to the parking.
Costs
- Free excursion
- Registration by 18:00 the day before the trip at:
Stelvio National Park Office (Tel. 0342 901654 - info.torrealberti@stelviopark.it)
Bormio Tourism (Tel. 0342 903300 - info@bormio.eu)
Online at bormio.eu
Meeting at 9.30 am at the parking in S. Giacomo di Fraele
Details
- Difficulty level: low - touristic itinerary
- Duration: about 3 hours of walking + breaks
- Length: 8,5 km distance, 150 m positive elevation gain
- Suitable for everyone.
- Excursions take place with a minimum of 5 participants. If the minimum number is not reached, the event will be canceled and the fees paid will be refunded
- The access road to Cancano is a toll road (columns along the road climbs) and from the Palazzina di Cancano, during the summer, there is a shuttle bus service to the parking lot of S. Giacomo. They ticket cost is not included in the purchase of the experience.
- Packed lunch
- Recommended gear: hiking boots, appropriate clothing, particularly at least one waterproof garment. It is advisable to bring a hat and a pair of long pants
- Dogs are not allowed on the excursions
