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Pramper Torrent - Pian de Palui

Municipalities

Forno di Zoldo

Access

From Forno di Zoldo by car along a road about half of which is open to traffic, then on foot

Difficulty reaching and moving about in the area

Medium

Recommended time of year

Summer

Habitat

Wooded valley with pastures and interesting wetland areas (Pra Torond bog and Pian de Palui). In the highest part of the valley, the larch woods give way to mugo pine, pastures and upland grasslands

Wildlife to look out for

Common frog, alpine newt, yellow-bellied toad, common grass snake, common adder, viviparous lizard, goshawk, Tengmalm's owl, black woodpecker, great spotted woodpecker, capercaillie, roe deer

Equipment

Walking boots and normal mountain gear.

Notes

Observant visitors to Pian de Palui can see all the species of amphibian and reptile listed above. You can stop or stay the night at the Rifugio Pramperet alpine hut.