Surrounded by the peaks of the Dolomites and the Lagorai group, the Valle di Primiero, also known as Valle del Cismon and its side valleys are situated in the eastern part of Trentino
Image gallery: San Martino, Primiero, Vanoi
The Valle di Primiero and its surroundings, Castel San Bovo in the Valle di Vanoi and Sagron Mis on the other side of the Passo Cereda, are situated in the southern Dolomites, at the border between Trentino and the province of Belluno (Veneto). The area is surrounded by three mountain groups: the Lagorai mountain chain in the west, bordering the Val di Fiemme and the Valsugana, the Vette Feltrine in the south and the Pala mountain group in the north. The Pale di San Martino form an extensive high plateau overlooked by over 3,000 m high peaks. The Lagorai is composed of magmatic rocks and borders the Val di Fiemme. The latter is reachable via the Passo Rolle and a true paradise for winter sports lovers. Its ski areas in fact offer thrilling ski slopes and modern lift facilities. Snow is guaranteed throughout the season.
In 1967 the Autonomous Province of Trentino established the Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino Nature Park which includes some parts of the Pale and Lagorai groups, as well as meadows, forests and pastures of the Val Canali, the Valle di Vanoi and the Val Venegia.
