Sentiero delle Ore

Depart from the start of Trail 508 near San Lucio then go on through the woods. The Sentiero delle Ore is a pleasant trail through a cool forest.

Route Description

Behind the Chiesetta di San Lucio begins the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) Trail 508 that climbs towards Pianone and Pizzo Formico. Take the path that immediately enters the forest and, after a short ascent, travel along a wider dirt road for a few minutes. At the first fork, take the path to the left that goes up amongst the fir trees. The deviation here is not signposted but is recognisable by the fact that going straight ahead, you will come across a red and white bar whilst to the right, you will spot signs for Pizzo Formico. Continuing along the path through the forest, after about five minutes you come out into the meadow, from where you follow the signs to the Sentiero delle Ore. Continue straight ahead, entering a dense, shady pine forest populated with maple, spruce and beech trees. After about 15 minutes on foot, the path ends and you come to the junction with a broader path.
Here, there are two choices:
1. Descending to the left after a few minutes’ walk, cross an agricultural-woodland-pastoral road that descends again to the left. After about 10 minutes, still going downhill, you will come to a sign on the left with directions to San Lucio. Take this path and return to the starting point via the Senter De Mès.
2. Turning right uphill, on the other hand, one continues towards Pianone then back to San Lucio.

Details

• Starting point: behind the Oratorio Montano San Lucio
• Difficulty: easy
• Difference in altitude: approx. 80 metres
• Travel time: 15–20 minutes starting from San Lucio
• Distance: 500 metres/1.5 kilometres starting from San Lucio