Circular itinerary to discover the territory of Puos d’Alpago, among trails, small villages, waterways, and natural environments. The route goes through Cornei, Garna, Torch, Valzella, and Sitran, to then reach the Natural Oasis of Lake Santa Croce and return to the starting point.
The Puos Natura Trail is a circular route that allows you to discover some of the most characteristic environments of the Puos d’Alpago area, alternating stretches immersed in nature, small villages, and testimonies of local history.
The route starts from the sports facilities of Puos and initially follows the bank of the Tesa stream. It then continues along the so-called “Road of the Dead,” an ancient path used to escort the deceased to the church of Pieve d’Alpago, before reaching Garna and the locality of Torch, near the little church of San Pietro.
From here, the trail descends towards Valzella and continues in the direction of Nusieda and Sitran, a village characterized by ancient porticoes and some curious elements of the local landscape, such as the famous “bicycle in the tree.”
Continuing towards Bastia and Farra d’Alpago, you reach one of the most interesting naturalistic stretches of the itinerary: the Santa Croce Lake Natural Oasis, a wetland of great interest where there are also points dedicated to birdwatching.
From the oasis, the route returns to Puos again following the bank, until reaching the sports facilities and closing the loop.
Useful Information
Departure and Arrival: sports facilities of Puos d’Alpago
Type: loop path
Length: about 13.1 km
Estimated Duration: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
Positive Elevation Gain: about 335 m
Signage: marked path with “Puos Natura” signs
Surface: mixed, with paths, secondary roads, and some asphalted sections
Points of Interest: Tesa stream, Road of the Dead, Garna, San Pietro chapel, Valzella, Sitran, Natural Oasis of Lake Santa Croce.
Hiking shoes or footwear with good grip are recommended, especially after rainy days. Bring water and, during the warmer months, sun protection and a hat.
Given the length of the route, it is advisable to have a minimum level of walking experience. Some sections cross or run alongside roads open to traffic: therefore, pay particular attention.
To enjoy the route more, you may consider a stop at the Natural Oasis of Lake Santa Croce, possibly bringing binoculars for birdwatching.
