Our valley has a wealth of scenic places for trail running, i.e. running on unsurfaced trails. Amid the meadows and forests, at the foot of the imposing peaks of the Dolomites, running is the very best way to experience nature.
The especially sporty, fast version of trail running is called speed hiking. The route suggested here starts in Corvara and is particularly suitable for speed hiking: the first part goes across gentle meadows and the last, steep part through the forest.
The route begins in Corvara at the Boé gondola. Follow the trail through the meadows towards Pescosta, ascending to the area of Merscia. From here, take the steep trail no. 4A towards the Sassongher massif and continue uphill to Col Pradat.
Descend from Col Pradat on trail no. 3 through the Stella Alpina valley. First, you will reach the village of Colfosco, then continue along a wide, level trail back to Merscia and return to Corvara.
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards Corvara.