Military secrets: at the renegade Fort of Someda

Winter walk from Moena to Ronchi, passing through Someda

Starting from Piaz de Ramon, pass the narrow passage and climb the staircase on the right to reach Strada de Someda. Reach the first houses of the picturesque village, nestled under Piz Meda (from which it takes its name), and then the small square in front of the church of Saints Rocco, Sebastiano, and Fabiano. Continue uphill along Strada de Sèn Roch, soon leaving the village. The route passes in front of the Austrian fort from the First World War and follows the course of Rif de Sèn Pelegrin from above. Finally, you reach Ronchi (I Ronc), where the starting station of the Lusia cable car is located. The path, entirely paved, alternates short ramps of moderate slope with flat sections, making the route accessible and pleasant.

In Someda, look for the stumbling stone placed in front of the house where, in 1944, Richard Löwy and his family were arrested and deported to Auschwitz. A Jewish engineer, Löwy had lived in Moena during the First World War as an officer of the military engineering corps, saving many local young people from the war on the eastern front. Returning years later fleeing racial laws, he found refuge in the village until the German occupation, when he was captured and deported along with his loved ones.

We recommend always paying close attention to the type of terrain and being adequately equipped (hiking boots, crampons, and poles).
Carry in your backpack the essentials for any emergency situations, along with a minimal first aid kit.

1. Plan your excursion in advance based on your skills, the weather, the characteristics and conditions of the itinerary, and avalanche risk.

2. Always choose to go on excursions in company. If possible, rely on mountain professionals.

3. Make sure you have appropriate clothing and equipment with you (hiking boots, crampons, and poles).

4. Inform someone of your itinerary, return time, and any variations.

5. Go slowly, enjoy the panorama and the silence.

6. If you are uncertain about the direction, turn back.

7. Do not trample the cross-country and downhill tracks.

8. Respect the environment around you, taking your waste back down.

9. Also bring your animal friend, but only on a leash.

10. Help those in difficulty. In case of real emergency, call 112.

Main access gates to the valley coming from the A22 motorway Modena-Brennero:

exit Ora/Egna, S.S. 48 delle Dolomiti - Passo San Lugano - Val di Fiemme - Val di Fassa (distance 45 km). From the Moena ring road (industrial area) towards Canazei exit Bolzano Nord, S.S. 241 Grande Strada delle Dolomiti - Passo Carezza - Vigo di Fassa (distance 40 km). From Vigo north towards Canazei, south towards Soraga di Fassa and Moena

Other accesses to Val di Fassa:

from the A27 motorway (Venice), exit Belluno/Ponte nelle Alpi, S.S. 203 towards Agordo and S.P. 346 Passo San Pellegrino - Moena (Val di Fassa). From the Moena ring road towards Canazei from the A27 motorway (Venice), exit Belluno/Ponte nelle Alpi, S.S. 203 towards Agordo/Alleghe/Rocca Pietore. S.P. 641 Passo Fedaia - Canazei coming from Arabba, S.S. 48 Passo Pordoi - Canazei from Val Gardena, S.S. 242 Passo Sella - Canazei

Public transport lines Trentino Trasporti - Val di Fassa:

line no. 101 Canazei - Cavalese - Trento line no. 104 Cavalese - Ora - Trento line no. 123 Moena - Passo San Pellegrino - Falcade

Public transport lines SAD - Val di Fassa:

line no. 180 Vigo di Fassa - Passo Carezza - Bolzano

- Nearest bus stop (Trentino Trasporti): Moena > Hotel Trentino

- Nearest skibus stop: Moena > Piaz de Ramon

Paid parking in Navalge area (tourist office).

Val di Fassa Tourism Board

Strèda Roma, 36

38032 Canazei (TN)

Tel. 0462 609500

info@fassa.com

www.fassa.com

To avoid the staircase, after passing the narrow passage, follow the sidewalk on the left for about 50 m. Cross the road near the junction leading to Hotel Catinaccio to rejoin Strada de Someda.

You can return to Moena on foot, following the same route, or by skibus.