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Trail P1, from Forca d'Acero to San Donato

Seven kilometers connecting the pass to the village of San Donato: a hiking trail with the valley always in front of you.

Hiker on a downhill trail under a beech tree, with the valley in the background
Share 1,538 m
7 km Distance Forca d'Acero Pass · San Donato Val di Comino
Average Difficulty Acronym E. Preparation required
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

P1 connects Forca d'Acero and San Donato Val di Comino for 7 km. It's a hiking trail (E): good fitness and hiking boots are required.

Before leaving, consider how to organize your return: it is a connecting route, not a circular one.

Wooded slope and valley with mountains on the horizon

In short

Useful information

Difficulty Average (E)
Departure Forca d'Acero Pass
I arrive San Donato Val di Comino
Distance 7 km
Distance 7 km between the pass and San Donato.
For whom Trained hikers.
What to bring Boots, water, jacket and a map.
Before leaving Check the webcams of San Donato and the pass.

Along the way

What to see

1

The path on the slope

A downhill passage with the Comino Valley in the background.

2

The woods on the slope

Stretches of woodland alternating with open meadows.

3

San Donato Val di Comino

The village that ends the route, at 728 m.

Hiker on a downhill trail under a beech tree, with the valley in the background
Wooded slope and valley with mountains on the horizon
Bends of the road under a slope, beech forest and ridge on the horizon

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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