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Horse riding in the Cansiglio Forest

Horse Riding · Veneto

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La via delle PREALPI

/ La Piana del Cansiglio
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/ Il Giardino Botanico Alpino
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/ Tratto di percorso vicino al Golf
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/ Passaggio nel Bosco
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/ Legname del Cansiglio
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This horseback ride must be tried at least once in a lifetime. It will make you discover the secrets of a magical and unspoilt place where man and nature coexist in perfect balance. The ride requires a bit of experience and mainly develops on forest roads and wide paths that go into the woods. It will be a great occasion to experience the unique emotions that only the Cansiglio Forest can convey.

moderate

19.2 km

3:45 h

357 m

364 m

Pian Osteria - Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo - Giardino Botanico - Valmenera - Pian Osteria

The Piana del Cansiglio reserves surprises for all tastes: you will discover interesting places of naturalistic, historical and cultural value such as the characteristic dwellings of the Cimbrian Villages; the Hangar Cansiglio, which bears witness to the presence of a former Cold War military base and the "Giangio Lorenzoni", an Alpine Botanical Garden. It will be a great occasion to taste the typical cheeses produced by local dairies, cold cuts and jams while admiring the colours of nature.

Author’s recommendation

The suggested itinerary goes along the Via delle Prealpi, which connects Lake Garda to the Cansiglio Forest. Plan your own adventure and check out the points of interest, where to sleep, where to eat and the various services that will make your experience even more complete and safe on www.laviadelleprealpi.it.

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,101 m

Lowest point

909 m

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Safety information

Follow some simple rules and enjoy a great experience in the heart of nature:

Plan your trip in advance
Show respect for private property and the natural environment
Always use safety equipment and check it in advance
Follow the marked route and respect the bans
Adapt the speed to your preparation and don't exceed your limits
Do not scare animals
Do not litter
Always give way to pedestrians and let them know when you are approaching
Do not ride at a dangerous speed
Do not stop too suddenly or you might damage the soil

The practicability of routes in the Alpine foothills and mountain areas depends on the weather, the climatic phenomena and the environmental changes. For this reason, the information provided may be subject to change. Before you set off, find out about the state of the route by asking the local organisations, local experts and the tourist information offices on the website www.laviadelleprealpi.it. The local authorities and associations of the involved areas do not assume any legal liability for injuries or damages to people and things that may occur along the marked routes.

Tips, hints and links

Discover this route and many others that cross all the Veneto Prealps from Lake Garda to the Cansiglio Forest on www.laviadelleprealpi.it.

Start

Pian Osteria, Tambre (BL) (1,008 m)

Coordinates:

46.091000, 12.411639

DMS

46°05'27.6"N 12°24'41.9"E

UTM

33T 299908 5107415

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Destination

Pian Osteria, Tambre (BL)

Turn-by-turn directions

From Pian Osteria continue in the direction of Pian Cansiglio on the SP422 road for about 500 mt, turn right and take the path that enters the woods continuing to the Cimbrian village I Pich. Take the dirt road that crosses the pasture and the Piana del Cansiglio in the direction of Hangar Cansiglio. Go down for 1 km on the road until you reach the Rifugio S. Osvaldo car park. Turn right towards Fregona and continue along the SP422 road for 200 mt. At the end of the golf course turn left and continue for 500 mt following the sign for Bus De La Lum. At the end of the golf course turn left and take the Cansiglio ring trail that enters the woods. Once you reach the Archeton pic nic area, take the dirt road and proceed in the direction of the Botanical Garden. From the Botanical Garden, take the path that enters the wood in the direction of Valmenera through the Boral del Giaz. Once past the Boral del Giaz, take the dirt road that leads to Valmenera and continue maintaining the left at the two crossroads until you reach Pian Rosada. From Pian Rosada take the road that leads to Campon. Just past Campon in the direction of Pian Osteria, take the path turning left along the SP422 road until you reach the car park of Pian Osteria.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Getting there

If you arrive from Treviso you can go along the SP422 road from Fregona up to the mountain hut S.Osvaldo, located at the centre of the plain.

If you arrive from Friuli Venezia Giulia you can take the SP61 road from Sarone and then continue on the SP422 road up to the mountain hut rifugio S.Osvaldo, located at the centre of the plain.

If you arrive from Belluno you can take the SP28 road from Farra d'Alpago and then continue on the SP422 road up to the mountain hut rifugio S.Osvaldo, located at the centre of the plain.

Parking

Car park of Rifugio S.Osvaldo, Tambre, (BL)

GPS coordinates: 46.065577, 12.404621

Coordinates

46.091000, 12.411639

DMS

46°05'27.6"N 12°24'41.9"E

UTM

33T 299908 5107415

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Ask for the maps at the nearest Tourist Information Office - and download the promotional materials on www.laviadelleprealpi.it

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco Map nr.12 Alpago-Cansiglio-Piancavallo-Valcellina

All publications

Equipment

Every excursion requires specific clothing and equipment. Adequate equipment is always recommended in order to avoid unpleasant surprises related to the variability of the weather, the season and the condition of the soil that can cause unpleasant accidents. Make sure you always evaluate the type of route you are facing, the stopping points and any useful references in case of need.

The routes in the mountains can hide many pitfalls even for the most experienced ones, so make sure you never leave the marked trails, always warn someone where you are heading and when you expect your return.
The telephone number in case of emergency is 112.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

19.2 km

Duration

3:45h

Ascent

357 m

Descent

364 m

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