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La Giazzera della Val di Gresta

Val di Gresta

Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1:35
Duration in hours
Distance
5.4
Distance in km
Status
open
Suggested period
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Trail leading from the center of Ronzo to the Giazzera in Val di Gresta, a cave where ice forms during the summer.
The cave, locally known as "bus del giaz," opens at an elevation of 1165 meters above sea level. It formed among large fallen rocks and isn't particularly big or deep, but it possesses a unique characteristic: in summer, in its innermost parts, significant amounts of ice form and accumulate, remaining until the end of the cold season. This distinctive feature has made the cave known since ancient times, and it was used as a sort of "natural refrigerator" almost until World War I.

The project to make the trail to the Giazzera accessible stems from a collaboration between the Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto and the social cooperative Il Ponte, with the support of the Comunità della Vallagarina. Descriptive texts along the route have been made accessible through the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

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  • Geological highlights
  • Round trip
  • Flora
Route info
Easy
Route number
Distance
5,4 km
Duration
1 h 35 min
Altitude difference (+)
185 m
Altitude difference (-)
185 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.158 m
Lowest point
973 m
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