Top 15 Gorges around Calvene

This route is absolutely a very challenging one! We started hiking from Rotzo with children aged 5 to 10. It's just manageable up to the waterfalls and a very beautiful hike. At the waterfall itself, there's a pleasant flat section but with dangerously deep drops. The return route is downright dangerous from the start and not recommended. We explored the route a bit further, and there it's even risky for adults. Many other hikers turned back as well.

Very small rock labyrinth, but nice to do, be careful in winter that between fallen trees that do not allow passage and the frozen snow you risk getting hurt.

A beautiful place in the Assa Gorge.

Very nice route to do, all trail in the middle of the woods. I recommend caution since one misstep is enough to slip and get hurt, there are sheer points so always be extremely careful. (Better to do it if you have a minimum of experience)

Natural chasm that nature is now recovering, worth seeing if you pass through the area

The Valle dei Gorghi Scuri is a fascinating and narrow impluvium full of waterfalls, natural pools, whirlpools and lively waterways formed by the Valletta stream, which originates right here. As a frame, a florid and lush vegetation of ferns and moss. The path starts from the hamlet of Capo di Sopra, along a dirt road that runs along the rising gorge carved out by the stream from above, where the first water features can be glimpsed; from here you reach the upper part, the most evocative and fairy-tale-like, where you can venture off-track, as far as the water and rocks allow depending on the season. I recommend the route after the rains, even if the path can be slippery (EE), and in spring/summer, when very green and lush vegetation frames the water.

The Sentiero delle Cenge is spectacular! An adventurous up-and-down trail beneath the Rotzo plateau, passing at the foot of high, majestic vertical walls of yellow and black rock that form natural canopies, with breathtaking views of the sheer Val d'Assa! The photos, as usual, don't do justice to the awe of these natural wonders. Numerous points of interest (the Pulpito, the Vignale del Ghil, the Pach Waterfalls, etc.) make the trail even more interesting and varied. The full route starts from Castelletto/Bostel and ends in Alberedo, but it can be shortened at the waterfall by climbing to the village of Rotzo, especially since the climb to Albereto is quite challenging. The trail can also be reached from below, from Pedescala or from the 6th hairpin bend of the Strada del Piovan. In this case, I recommend detouring towards Castelletto, possibly retracing your steps, as this section offers the most exposed and panoramic ledges. Rated EE (Expert Hikers) for several exposed sections of the chasm (facilitated by the presence of climbing ropes fixed to the rock) and for its challenging nature. Perhaps not recommended for those with a fear of heights. * A ledge is a horizontal section on a vertical rock face; a covolo is a natural ravine or overhang caused by erosion.

Here, the Pach stream (which in the Cimbrian language actually means "stream") cascades over a thirty-meter (?) drop, forming a waterfall amidst lush vegetation. It's a charming spot, hidden in the heart of the forest, beneath the Rotzo basin, between the sheer cliffs of the Val d'Assa. Unfortunately, it's a stroke of luck to find an active waterfall instead of a trickle of water, due to the Pach's torrential nature and the increasingly dry seasons. The ideal time to visit is after heavy rains, but this makes the trail treacherous and slippery.