This easy hike at the foot of the Presanella and Ortles-Cevedale mountain groups leads across the forests above the Valle del Torrente Vermigliana
Image gallery: Hike in the woods of the Val di Vermiglio
This pleasant walk in the forest of the valley below Passo Tonale is a recommended alternative for less beautiful days. Our hike through the forests of the Val di Vermiglio begins on the path to Malga Pecè near Velon, a locality situated along a side road of the SS42, between Vermiglio and Passo Tonale.
After a 50-minute walk, we arrive at Malga Pecè, which is not a restaurant but a shop selling delicious home-made cheese. In the immediate surroundings there are wooden tables and benches for a rest or a picnic.
Instead of returning to Velon via the same path, we take the forest road uphill. We walk through the forest until we reach the damp meadows at Passo Tonale. The forest path ends at the junction with the SS42 pass road. We follow this road for 200 metres towards Vermiglio. From here, you can take a bus back to the crossroads for Velon (if you plan to take the bus we recommend checking the updated timetable as timetables vary depending on the season). If you prefer walking, you need to plan 2 more hours for the 7.4-km long route.
Malga Pecè: Currently closed due to change of management. (updated to August 2026)
Date of the hike: 21 August 2017
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Vermiglio, junction to Velòn
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- Overall time:
- 02:15 h
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- Total route length:
- 7,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.355 m to 1.793 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +444 m | -14 m
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- Signposts:
- "Malga Pecè", no. 268
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- Destination:
- Torbiera del Tonale, SS42 km 150
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- Resting points:
- Baita Velòn near the starting point
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Hike in the woods of the Val di Vermiglio
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
