フォルガリーアの峡谷・トップ16

Construction site presence at the start and end of the route in July 2025

The Val Canale is the largest drainage basin descending from the southern slope of the Pasubio massif, as well as the most direct, short but fairly steep route to the Papa Refuge. After an initial stretch through a beautiful forest, the landscape opens up onto the valley itself, with the trail advancing between high walls and rocky spurs, occasionally crossing scree and scree: a highly evocative climb. During the First World War, before the construction of the Road of the 52 Tunnels in 1917, it was the main Italian route to the Pasubio Gates, the immediate rear of the front: in addition to the mule track, cableways ensured supplies for the army. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_Canale_(Pasubio)

Beautiful route for EE (Expert Hikers) as in just a few km there is a huge difference in altitude. The route is steep at times, almost like a climb, at times sheer, so be careful not to slip otherwise you will arrive directly down. This road connects directly if I'm not mistaken with the 41st tunnel, from there you continue and reach the Papa refuge

We were advised not to drive here, which I now regret🙈

Interesting valley with very suggestive geological stratification of the rocks. At times very impervious and dominated by the peaks of Vezzena and Manderiolo

An ancient road with a gravel surface, the Fricca was normally used for communications between the plateaus and the Valsugana. It had a strategic function during the First World War.

A great alternative to not driving through the tunnel. Definitely try.

I think it's a better way with a view of a great gorge than through the tunnel. There are also trucks and cars.