Top 6 Caves around Carzano

La Grotta del Colo (from the ancient term covolo, meaning cavity or refuge) is a fascinating natural cavity located on the right-hand side of Val Malene, in the municipal territory of Pieve Tesino. Main features Historical and anthropic interest: The entrance to the cave is partially delimited by an ancient dry-stone wall. Inside, engravings and inscriptions dating back to the 17th century can be observed (including a dating from 1675). Glacial and karstic evidence: In addition to limestone incrustations, at the bottom of the cave there are granite pebbles transported by glaciers during the last glaciation, when the valley was covered by ice. Internal structure: The main chamber extends for about 65 meters in depth and about 10 meters in width. On the left, a narrow tunnel about twenty meters long (requiring crawling) opens up to access a second, smaller cavity. How to reach it and excursion Itinerary: The excursion

Very steep section that leads to the top of Ortigara, it is useful to have a headlamp with you

The tunnel was initially an Austro-Hungarian machine gun emplacement (2093 m), designed to defend the overlooking 2101 m of Mount Ortigara. It was later captured by the Alpine troops during the first attack on June 10, 1917, becoming the headquarters of the Italian command of Colonel Pietro Biancardi, from whom it takes its current name. A must-see on the trail connecting the summit of Mount Ortigara to the Agnella Pass: fascinating, steep, and facilitated by steps and ropes. The imperial emplacements are accessed by descending into a shaft using metal supports (technical descent, only for experts).

During the First World War, in view of the Battle of Ortigara in 1917, the area on the eastern slopes of Cima Caldiera was transformed into an Italian logistics base of enormous tactical importance: one of the main storage centers for food, ammunition, tools and materials needed for combat and the sustenance of the troops. It was located on the slope sheltered from enemy fire, but close to the front line, to which it was connected by a web of walkways; it was accessible via a wide and comfortable road from Piazzale Lozze, which is now used as a path; the six tunnels dug one after the other, connected internally by a single corridor, served as warehouses and were hidden from view by external wooden barracks that, leaning against the rock, covered the entrances. Two interesting tables show the inventory of the goods stored: food for the soldiers, daily rations and materials for the Engineers.

Trenches along the path that leads to Cima Caldiera. They are part of the Eco Museum of the Great War. The trenches and the excavated cavities served as warehouses for supplies for the troops of Ortigara.

Karst gorge typical of this type of mountain. There are many throughout the plateau, just look carefully at the maps

Unpaved stretch, not too demanding, from where you can enjoy very beautiful landscapes and on occasion not very frequented passages

Along the road that goes from Campogallina to Selletta Mecenseffy and Bivio Italia, you come across this very deep well classified in the Venetian speleological register. The entrance to the well is located at street level and is not protected in any way. Therefore, pay maximum attention especially if you have children or even animals. It could be very dangerous.