Campiglia Soana: Nature Experiences and Alpine Culture

Campiglia Soana combines hiking, nature observation, and alpine culture. A hike from Campiglia Soana to Pian dell’Azaria begins at the Campiglia Soana car park. The accompanying walking trail has an elevation gain of 300 metres and takes about two and a half hours. It is easy and also suitable for less experienced hikers and families with children.

Hiking and Nature at Pian dell’Azaria

The Campiglia–S.Besso–Grange Arietta route crosses the plains of Azaria. In spring, visitors can see chamois, marmots, and alpine flora there. Pian dell’Azaria is also a stop on the “Da Campiglia Soana alla Grangia Barmaion” MTB route, which follows the Torrente Campiglia. Another stop on this mountain bike route is the “L’uomo e i coltivi” visitor centre. This means that the same landscapes can be encountered along different routes, while hiking and mountain biking can be distinguished as separate travel interests.

Visitor Centre and Oasi Mario Rigoni Stern

The visitor route at the “L’uomo e i coltivi” visitor centre includes a 2,500-square-metre outdoor area with information panels along a visitor trail near areas where various plant species can be observed. Admission is free; only any workshops may incur a charge. The Oasi Mario Rigoni Stern has existed at Pian dell’Azaria since 2012. It is dedicated to the writer Mario Rigoni Stern.

San Besso and Regional Cultural Destinations

The Santuario di San Besso is located in the surroundings of Campiglia Soana at an altitude of 2,019 metres above sea level, at the foot of Monte Fantono, and is protected by a rock overhang. The sanctuary was completed in 1669; its first chapels were built at least as early as 1548. For your planning, this means a combination of high-altitude landscapes and historic ecclesiastical architecture whose development over time can be traced back across several centuries.

Further Landscapes and Attractions

Monte Marzo is a mountain in the wider surroundings of Campiglia Soana. Torre di Lavina is a peak in the wider surroundings of Campiglia Soana, as is Punta Tersiva. Cascata di Fondo in Valchiusella is a waterfall in the wider surroundings of Campiglia Soana. The wider regional area also includes Castello di Issogne and Castello di Verrès, both castles, as well as Forte di Bard, a fortress. Museo delle Alpi Nel Forte is a museum in the wider regional surroundings of Campiglia Soana.

If you are looking for a hotel for Campiglia Soana, you can tailor your choice to your preferred daily activities: the easy trail to Pian dell’Azaria, wildlife observation in spring, the MTB route, or historic destinations each provide a different focus for your stay.

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