Another pleasant flat path overlooking the Val di Non following the traces of an ancient irrigation canal.
Another pleasant flat path overlooking the Val di Non following the traces of an ancient irrigation canal.
The Margherita Path runs flat along the route of the irrigation canal, the “Lez”, built over 160 years ago to irrigate the fields of Terres, Flavon, and Cunevo by diverting water from the Tresenica stream in Val di Tovel.
The path reaches into the pleasant pine forest above the municipalities of the Contà and is easily identifiable because the old aqueduct trace is always visible, where it is still possible to see the water flowing. Along the route there are equipped areas to stop and it is easy to spot roe deer in the woods. Those taking a walk with children will be happy to know that at the end of the path, just above the Terres irrigation basin, there is a beautiful playground made entirely of wood in the cool shade of the pine forest. There is also a fire point and a large wooden table here.
Those who want to extend the route can continue beyond the Terres irrigation basin and enter the tunnel which, after 2.5 km, opens into the Val di Tovel. The tunnel is open from May 1 to October 31 and it should be noted that the temperature inside is a constant 10 degrees, even in summer!
