This hike along the “Strada dei 52 tunnel” on Monte Pasubio leads to Rifugio Achille Papa and back to the valley via the “Strada degli Scarubbi”. This special tour in the Alpi Vicentine takes us across the battle fields of the Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops during the Great War
Image gallery: Hike on the “Strada delle 52 Gallerie” path
We start at the car park of the Strada delle 52 gallerie above the Passo Xomo. The unpaved road is narrow and we recommend taking coins with you to pay the car park, as the pay and display ticket machine does not accept bills.
We follow the former military road on the slopes of Monte Pasubio. After few bends we are already at the first tunnel where information panels tell the history of the battles of Pasubio and explain the construction of the road during World War 1. It is advisable to bring a torch with you, as some of the 52 tunnels along the path are long and characterised by rocky and partially wet terrain. At the end of this spectacular road, we arrive at the Achille Papa mountain hut, where we eat sandwiches and drink hot tea for lunch.
Now we would like to see another side of Monte Pasubio, which is why we descend along the Strada degli Scarubbi. This less steep but slightly than 1 kilometre longer itinerary is still used by vehicles as well. Shortly before reaching the destination in the valley, we stop for a last time at malga Campiglia.
Caution: due to the high altitude of the itinerary, there may still be snow on the path in May. The Achille Papa mountain hut is open every day from 29 May to 18 October 2026 and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 23 October to 8 November 2026.
Date of the hike: 26 September 2015
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- 52 Gallerie parking space above the Xomo mountain pass
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- Overall time:
- 04:25 h
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- Total route length:
- 14,9 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.204 m to 1.913 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +1065 m | -1065 m
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- Route:
- Strada delle 52 gallerie - Strada degli Scarubbi
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- Signposts:
- 366, 370
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- Destination:
- Rifugio Achille Papa (mountain hut)
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- Resting points:
- Rifugio Achille Papa
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Hike on the “Strada delle 52 Gallerie” path
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
