Something Cavalletto guests discover on the very first morning: Moena is a place to explore on foot. You don’t need a car or transfers. From the hotel door you can walk to the trails, the stream, the woods and the historic hamlets. It is one of the least advertised advantages of staying in the village centre – and one of the most practical.
Below are the routes we recommend most, with the essential technical details and a few tips you won’t find on hiking apps.
This is the perfect route for your first day, for an after-dinner stroll, or whenever you feel like walking without thinking. It is a loop around the Avisio stream with a stop at Lake Soraga, suitable for pushchairs and baby carriers, with refreshment stops along the way, including the El Mas and Malga Piè agritourisms.
It’s not just a flat walk: looking east, the Catinaccio (Rosengarten) and the Sassolungo group accompany you all the way. Along the route, a restored building recalls the days of the “Bottega del Pinter”, the cooper who made barrels for storing food, and in Someda the Gothic church of Saints Rocco and Sebastiano stands out, built at the time of the plague and restored after the fire of 1883. Ladin history surfaces everywhere, even on the gentlest walks.
Technical details: about 5 km return — almost no elevation gain — 1h to 1h30 — difficulty: easy
This is the route we recommend to anyone who wants to discover the most authentic side of the Fassa mountains – and it includes an exceptional detour.
Start from the church of San Vigilio, climb towards the hamlet of Sorte and reach Malga Panna, an old mountain hut at 1,400 metres, less than two kilometres from the centre of Moena. The Donei family’s story is intertwined with that of this hut, turned into a restaurant in the 1950s: today it is one of Val di Fassa’s Michelin-starred restaurants, with chef Paolo Donei reinterpreting local flavours in a contemporary key. The Michelin star has shone here since 1993.
From the Sorte plateau the path continues through the woods to the Peniola clearing, then descends to the little village of Medil, a handful of timeless traditional Ladin houses, and returns to Moena in a very charming loop.
Technical details: about 8 km loop — 350 m elevation gain — 3 hours — difficulty: easy/moderate
Moena is crossed by two tributaries of the Avisio: the Rio San Pellegrino and the Rio Costalunga, named after the passes where they rise. Following the Rio Costalunga inland means entering one of the coolest, quietest stretches of forest in the area – ideal on July and August days when the sun beats down on the valley floor.
The path climbs gently towards the meadows around Pala da Rif, crosses areas suitable for picnics and offers natural resting spots in the shade of the firs. A walk that doesn’t chase spectacular views but offers something different: the sound of water, cool air, the feeling of being far from everything while only twenty minutes’ walk from the centre.
Technical details: 6 km return — 250 m elevation gain — 2 hours — difficulty: easy
A loop through the woods around Moena, scenic and shady. The name evokes something ancient, and the route doesn’t disappoint: a peaceful atmosphere, dense forest and unexpected viewpoints over the valley.
It is a good choice for half a day of walking without too much climbing, perhaps combined with an afternoon stop at a mountain hut.
Technical details: about 7 km — 300 m elevation gain — 2h30 — difficulty: easy/moderate
For those with the legs and a taste for altitude, Alpe Lusia is the go-to destination. You reach it by gondola from Ronchi, a few minutes from the centre of Moena, and from there a range of routes opens up among Alpine pastures, huts, small lakes and views of the Pale di San Martino that make every step worthwhile.
The routes vary greatly in length and effort: you can opt for a gentle stroll between the mountain huts or push on to more demanding peaks. For families with children, the Marmot Trail, a themed route with wooden games and wildlife sightings, is one of the highlights of summer in Val di Fassa.
Technical details: variable length (3.5–10 km) — 300–500 m elevation gain — 3–5 hours — difficulty: easy to moderate
For those who prefer to walk with someone who knows the trails, stories, plants and animals of this area, Moena Outdoor organises a programme of guided activities every summer, including trekking, family hikes, MTB and e-bike tours, mountain hut visits and nature experiences. Activities are led by certified professionals: hiking leaders, mountain guides and MTB instructors.
Cavalletto guests have access to this programme and can book directly through the hotel. It is one of the best ways to turn a mountain holiday into something more: not just walking, but understanding where you are.
| Situation | Recommended route |
| Families with small children | Moena – Soraga along the Avisio |
| First walk at altitude | Pala da Rif and the Rio Costalunga valley |
| Half a day, woods and views | Sentiero dei Principi |
| Nature + top-class food | Malga Peniola – Medil (with a stop at Malga Panna) |
| Fit hikers, Dolomite views | Alpe Lusia |
| Those who prefer a guide | Moena Outdoor programme |
Staying at Hotel Cavalletto in the centre of Moena means having all this within walking distance. No transfers to organise, no need to know where to go in advance. Just step outside, look at the mountains and choose a direction.
Often, that is enough.
Want to know which hikes are available during your stay? Contact Hotel Cavalletto: we will help you plan each day according to your level and interests.
