Hike & Fork

Trail 635Beautiful villageValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Baita Monzoni to Mandra de Valacia

Sèn Jan di Fassa · about 45 min by car from Bolzano

Distance
5.1 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
357 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

5.1 km out-and-back walk near Sèn Jan di Fassa, up to Mandra de Valacia (bivio 615), 357 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1799 and 1924 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Ciasa dò Parè in Soraga (3.3 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Bolzano: about 45 min (31 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Bolzano, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

46.40454,11.73599

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

  • Sèn Jan di FassaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy1.3 km from the trail

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Ciasa dò Parè

Soraga · 3.3 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Alle Codole

Canale d’Agordo · 15 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Sèn Jan di Fassa and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Ciasa dò Parè in Soraga, 3.3 km by car.