Forest Gold

Discovering Largà

For centuries, the forests of Trentino have provided mountain people with timber for building homes and wood for heating. They also provided fruits, leaves, and flowers for use as food for people and animals, as well as remedies for various ailments.

In recent decades, these 'secondary' uses have almost disappeared. This is partly due to a modern lifestyle where we buy food in supermarkets and rely on pharmaceutical products. However, there are still forests where ancient traditions are kept alive. This is true for the woods of Palù del Fersina, where the magic of Largà has returned. This precious larch resin is once again being collected for many purposes, going well beyond its medicinal uses.

Join Paola, a local guide and forestry expert, on an easy hike to explore these woods. You will learn how to distinguish larch from other trees. She will also explain how the revival of this ancient practice allows us to still harvest the forest's gold: the precious Largà.

Technical details: 5.5 km and 300 m elevation gain

Price:
- €15 per person
- €10 reduced (ages 5-12)
- €7 with Valsugana Guest Card

Notes:
- Maximum 15 participants
- Booking mandatory by 5.30 pm the previous day
- Meeting point: Piazza Municipio in Palù del Fersina at 9.30 am

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