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The shepherds’ writings

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The shepherds’ writings
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Short and interesting tour to discover the ancient rock writings of the shepherds of the Val di Fiemme.

easy

Distance 4 km

1:25 h

225 m

1,373 m

1,149 m

For many centuries, the steep mountain sides above the valley’ towns have been used to graze goats and sheep. Today, the rock writings on the sides of Mount Cornon and Pizzancae are proof of this old habit. The writings date back to a period between the 15th and 20th century.

Author’s recommendation

Did you know? The shepherds’ writings were made with hematite (red ocher) mixed with saliva or goat or sheep milk. A stick, whose tip was chewed or softened with a stone, was used as a paint brush. The writings mostly include the shepherd’s initials, the year and the number of grazing sheep and goats.

Author

Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme ND

Update: December 29, 2022

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

1,373 m

Lowest point

1,149 m

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Track types

Dirt road

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THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS

Prepare your itinerary beforehand
Choose an itinerary that suits your physical abilities
Choose suitable clothes and equipment
Check the weather forecast
Hiking by yourself is more risky; if this is the case, take a mobile phone with you
Leave information about your itinerary and your expected return time
If you are not sure about your itinerary, contact an Alpine Guide
Pay attention to signposts and directions that you find along your way
Do not hesitate in going back if you feel too tired
In case of emergency call 112

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 hints

APT Val di Fiemme - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it

Start

Tesero (1,149 m)

Coordinates:

46.289833, 11.524240

DMS

46°17'23.4"N 11°31'27.3"E

UTM

32T 694432 5129347

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Destination

Tesero

Turn-by-turn directions

From the parking lot, walk along the dirt road that, constantly and slightly climbing, leads to the area of Salime. Once at the crossroad, take the road on the right that continues through a beautiful wood of pines. Just before getting to the creek, you can spot on the left a rock covered with red writings. Crossed the bridge, you can admire a small waterfall on the right and if you look up on the left side, you can see another piece of rock with further writings.

By road

From Cavalese or Predazzo, drive to Tesero and take Via Cavada. The road, quite narrow and very steep, is paved for the first part then turns into a dirt road. Continue until the road crosses with a forest road, drive past it, then park your car on the left side of the road.

Parking

In the small square on the left side of the road.

Coordinates

46.289833, 11.524240

DMS

46°17'23.4"N 11°31'27.3"E

UTM

32T 694432 5129347

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

SUI SENTIERI DEI PASTORI - Itinerari escursionistici alla scoperta delle scritte dei pastori di Fiemme.

In vendita negli uffici APT di Cavalese e Predazzo - € 8,00

Author’s map recommendations

Tabacco – Val di Fiemme, Lagorai, Latemar N° 14

Kompass – Val di Fiemme, Catena del Lagorai N° 618

Map for walks available in all Val di Fiemme information offices.

Equipment

Hiking shoes, rain-jacket, hiking poles, water, sun cream

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

4 km

Duration

1:25 h

Ascent

225 m

Descent

225 m

Highest point

1,373 m

Lowest point

1,149 m

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