7 - Paradiso tour

<p>In former times, the pastureland area of Monte Cornetto (1610 m above sea level) was known as Malga Cornetto di fuori. Paradiso is a name that dates back to the 1960s, to the time when the large pasture area had been transformed into Folgaria&#039;s main ski area, accessible by a cableway that connected it directly to the town. It is the landing and departure point for the traditional excursion to Bècco di Filadonna (SAT 425).</p>

<p>The route that leads to Paradiso starts from Folgaria west (1170 m) and climbs the left orographic slope of the deep and wild Val di Gola, following what was a military road of the Great War, specially built in 1915 - 1916 to allow Crown Prince Charles of Hapsburg to follow the great Offensive of May 1916 from safety posts. Today, the road, which has collapsed in places and has been transformed into a path, makes it possible to reach the pasture area of Mount Cornetto, offering stupendous views of the Lagarina Valley, Castel Beseno below, the spires of Mount Spizzom (on which eagles nest) and, of course, the Gola Valley.</p>