A nice, peaceful path, taking place mainly in a dense forest where is possible to enjoy sounds and colors of this land in absolute peace, except for some mushrooms seeker.
The hike starts from Val Piana area , next to Ossana. Next to the parking area there are various educational activities for children. In a few minutes drive there is the Malga Valpiana, so if you are in a group you could decide to divide, leaving the lazy ones in the Val Piana area while others walk on the path.
Leave the car and go back along the torrent until you cross the dirt road that turns on the left, we think it is possible to drive by car here to shorten the route. Check the signs and the bans in any case before getting here by the car. It could be possible to walk on the unpaved road, but following the signs for path 204 to the Malga del Dosso you will stay inside the wood, where is possible to find mushrooms , flowers , colorful plants and many kind of barries .
The forest is really dense , is possible to hear a lot of birds flying and chirping, you have the feeling of being into the wild. Flowers and mushrooms are everywhere. You will then reach the Malga del Dosso , check it out whether is possible to get here also by car in case you want to shorten the path.
After a short stretch of dirt road, the trail return into the wood until an old lake now full of peat with a torrent and several flowers targeted by bees and butterflies . Last stage cross another forest section where this beautiful blue electric crisomelids appears and finally the path reach the Lake of Barco , where also are a hut and a picnic area, not in good conditions indeed.
Point of interest: Wood, Barco lake
Difficulty: medium
Difference in height: 900 m
Maximum height: 1950 m
Length: 6 km one way
Duration of journey: 3 - 4 hours one way
Suggested season: summer
Technical equipment : required
Difficulty: medium
Difference in height: 900 m
Maximum height: 1950 m
Length: 6 km one way
Duration of journey: 3 - 4 hours one way
Suggested season: summer
Technical equipment : required