Park Trails · Challenging

Macchiarvana Ring and Sanctuary of Monte Tranquillo

Two hours and twenty-four minutes between Macchiarvana and the Sanctuary of Monte Tranquillo, with wide views and technical sections.

Stone cairn with red trail marker and two hikers on a flowery meadow
Share 1,538 m
2 hours 24 minutes Duration Stops excluded
Demanding Difficulty Acronym EE. For expert hikers.
1,538 m Pass altitude Forca d'Acero, on the SR509
All year round Period In winter with snow and snowshoes

The route

What to expect

This loop connects the Macchiarvana clearing to the Monte Tranquillo Sanctuary. It takes approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes to complete, with some technically challenging sections (EE).

It is the main loop proposed for trail running on the pass, with wide panoramas and varied passages.

Valley with the pass road, a red refuge and green meadows at sunset

In short

Useful information

Difficulty Challenging (EE)
Departure Forca d'Acero Pass
I arrive Sanctuary of Monte Tranquillo
Duration 2 hours 24 minutes
Duration 2 h 24 min.
Level Challenging (EE).
What to bring Boots, water and jacket.
Activity It can also be run for those who are fit.

Along the way

What to see

1

Macchiarvana

The starting clearing, with meadows and horses.

2

The Sanctuary

The destination of the route, on the slope of Monte Tranquillo.

3

The trail signs

Stone men and red signs along the more open stretches.

Stone cairn with red trail marker and two hikers on a flowery meadow
Valley with the pass road, a red refuge and green meadows at sunset
Grassy slope with a red and white trail marker on a rock, valley in the background

Before leaving

Check the weather and webcam

The weather changes quickly at high altitude. Check the pass webcams and the weather forecast before ascending, and bring water and layered clothing.

Info

A good advice

Conditions change with the season: in winter the trails are snow-covered and can be explored with snowshoes.

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