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The Sentiero delle Macine della Valmeriana is a truly evocative hiking itinerary that offers a fascinating journey through nature and archaeology. This route leads to the discovery of the ancient millstone quarries, used since Roman times. Along the trail, the remains of abandoned millstones bear witness to an extraction activity that has characterized the area for centuries, representing an important historical legacy for the local community. The path starts from Alpe Valmeriana and is about 10 kilometers long with a difference in altitude of about 700 meters. During the excursion you will encounter points of great interest, such as the evocative Grotta delle Tre Bocche and the so-called “Planetario”, an enormous boulder from which the millstones were extracted.

Alpe Monzeon is located along the dirt road that goes from the village of Cloutra to Alpe Valmeriana. A suggestive terrace allows you to enjoy a magnificent landscape.

The village of Cloutra can be reached by car from Pontey. From Cloutra the dirt road starts that goes up to Alpe Valmeriana, the base for the final climb to Mount Barbeston (m 2482).

Colle at the intersection of several paths that descend on several sides. You usually pass it when you climb Mount Barbeston