From Badia to the sanctuary of La Crusc/S.Croce and back through the Armentara meadows

From Badia ascend with the chair lift and cable car to the La Crusc/S.Croce sanctuary (2045 m). The excursion starts from above the church, following trail nr. 15 towards Armentara. The path is flanked by the Via Crucis stations and crosses wide meadows till the next junction. Here, follow trail nr. 15A which sloping gently downwards, crosses the Armentara meadows to the edge of the wood. Continue on the left and follow the sign for “Roda de Armentara - Badia“. After a slight climb, you reach the Ütia Ranch da André hut (1h). The trail continues south as before, following the indication “Roda de Armentara - Badia“ initially on the flat then gently downhill through the Valacia hollow. Walk alongside a small lake (biotope). The descent continues, passing the Razuns barns towards the Valgiarëi farm. At the junction, go left, still following the directions for “Roda de Armentara - Badia“. Once you have left behind the farms of Cialaruns, Alfarëi, Ruac and Fussé, you reach Badia and the excursion’s starting point.