TOURISM OFFICE
Ponte 4 - 28863 Formazza (VB)
Tel. +39 0324 63059
Email: prolocoformazza@gmail.com
OPENING HOURS
Tourist Office opening hours from September 1st to May 31st
Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 6 pm
Friday and Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2:30pm to 6pm
Sunday from 10 to 12:30
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RIALE
WALKS
Riale is the ideal starting point for leisurely walks to discover the natural wonders of the Formazza Valley. Among mountain pastures, lakes, and breathtaking views, the trails are perfect for those seeking a relaxing experience immersed in pristine nature.
RIALE PLAIN
For those who prefer flat walking, the Riale plain offers the opportunity to walk the entire length without any hills. From the parking lot at the Fondo center to the Morasco dam wall, follow the paved road, also suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
MORASCO DAM
Elevation gain: 50m
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: T
From the road at the foot of the dam, it's possible to climb, on foot only, to the "Guardians' House." It's also possible to cross the dam by following the wall to the other side (600m). The route descends to the Riale plain, still on an easy path.
TOUR OF THE MORASCO LAKE
Elevation gain: 100m
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: T
From the Riale plain, reach the right summit of the Morasco dam wall. Continue along the flat dirt road that leads to the lake's edge. Cross the river and skirt the lake on a slight incline, reaching the shore of the Morasco dam where, still on an easy trail, you descend back to the Riale plain.
FROM TOCE FALL
Elevation gain: 50m
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: T
From the large square at the Toce waterfall, toward the bottom, the trail begins and winds through the meadows of the "Frua" plain. Keep to the right of the valley to climb to the pass that separates the waterfall from Riale. Continue downhill to the right, following the cross-country ski trail to Riale.
RIGONI STERN WAY
Dislivello: 200m
Tempo: 2 h
Difficoltà: T
Il sentiero è stato intitolato al grande scrittore e Alpino Rigoni Stern per la sua permanenza a Riale nel 1939 durante un periodo di addestramento e preparazione in previsione dell’inizio della seconda guerra mondiale.
Il sentiero parte dietro l’albergo Aalts Dorf e si inerpica ripido nel vallone di destra, raggiunto il colletto si prosegue sulla destra salendo ancora e portandosi sopra i dossi che accedono alla piana del Furkulti.
Si sale ancora verso destra al passo del Furkulti, bella veduta su tutta la valle, si scende comodamente fino alla diga di Morasco sfruttando una comoda strada bianca. E’ possibile percorrere l’itinerario anche al contrario.