From Don to the scenic Sanctuary of San Romedio
Hiking trail • Val di Non
From Don to the scenic Sanctuary of San Romedio
This path is definitely the most scenic way to reach the Sanctuary of San Romedio on foot, also because it retraces the ancient pilgrimage routes of travelers heading to the famous place of worship. It is along this route, among other things, that, according to legend, Romedio, on his way to Trento, met the bear destined to become his companion in hermitage.
The route crosses a dense forest and then descends steeply to the base of the deep canyon where the Sanctuary of San Romedio rises on a rocky spur. The Sanctuary is one of the most visited places of worship in Trentino. The return is made along the same route as the outward journey.
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From Don to the scenic Sanctuary of San Romedio
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Photo: Silvia Gentilini, APT Val di Non
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.Tips and suggestions
CAI / SAT trail difficulty classification: http://www.visittrentino.info/legenda-difficolta-cai
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Difficulty: E (hiking)
From the square, continue towards the cemetery and take the CAI SAT trail no. 539 which, after a flat stretch through a cool larch forest, descends via steep switchbacks to the bottom of the canyon formed by the Rio San Romedio. This canyon is one of the deepest in Val di Non, and at the upper part, it widens into a river valley with lush vegetation. Upon reaching the bottom of the gorge, an exciting walk through an environment rich in echoes of history and spirituality begins: only by this path, in fact, before the advent of mechanical means, was it possible to reach the village of Sanzeno and, for pilgrims, the Sanctuary of San Romedio. Shortly after, you arrive at the parking lot at the foot of the sanctuary, which can be reached in a few minutes via a steep pebble path.
The Sanctuary of San Romedio, always a pilgrimage destination for visitors from all over the world, perches on a rock spur over 70 meters high overlooking the Rio San Romedio valley. It consists of a complex of seven chapels and small churches connected by a steep staircase of 131 steps. Near the Sanctuary, there is a wildlife area where some brown bear specimens are housed, according to legend, the faithful companion of the hermit. From the Sanctuary, it is possible to reach the historic center of Sanzeno on foot (15 minutes) or, in summer, by shuttle bus. Here, the Basilica of the SS. Anaunian Martyrs is worth a visit. Also, from the hermitage, after a short stretch of asphalt road, you can embark on a second scenic itinerary carved into the rock that leads in about an hour's walk to the Rhaetian Museum of Sanzeno, a center for archaeology and ancient history of Val di Non.
The return to the village of Don takes place by ascending the same path taken on the way out.
Directions
At the roundabout of the village of Cavareno, in Val di Non, turn following the signs for Don and Amblar. The road is flat for one kilometer after which you come to a fork: to the left, you see the nearby village of Amblar. To the right, the road continues to Don.Parking
You can leave your car at the village church.Coordinates
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
