A nice walk from Lake Coredo to the Sanctuary of San Romedio

DESCRIPTION
Excursion both for nature lovers and historical and artistic beauties and for curious children.
The walk, which starting from the Coredo and Tavon lakes reaches the Sanctuary of San Romedio, is one of the most suggestive itineraries in the Val di Non.
The Sanctuary of San Romedio is one of the most interesting medieval religious complexes in Trentino. It is located in Val di Non, near the town of Sanzeno, on a 70-meter spur of rock. Here the hermit San Romedio lived and according to what the legend tells, he was in the company of a bear. That's why near the sanctuary you find a fence with a bear. The religious building consists of five small overlapping churches, all built on a spur of rock and joined together by a long staircase of 131 steps: at first glance it seems to see a Tibetan monastery. It is guarded by the friars of the Order of St. Francis of Assisi. Entry is free, if you want you can make an offer.
Returning to Lake Coredo you will find facilities to rest and for the smaller beautiful playgrounds.

ITINERARY
Starting from the parking lot of Lake Coredo (879 m), take the road that runs alongside the two lakes. At the bottom of Lake Tavon take path 537 until you reach the Sanctuary of San Romedio (738 m). You return by taking the same road to Lake Tavon and then return to the parking lot by taking the dirt road on the other side of the lakes.

STARTING POINT
Coredo lake

REFRESHMENT POINT
At the Sanctuary of San Romedio (738 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
In addition to visiting the beautiful Sanctuary of San Romedio, go up to the cemetery of the friars, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the religious building.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. Therefore, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always consider what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the route, weather conditions and season: windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, sunscreen, boots, first aid kit, specific clothing, gloves, backpack with food and drink.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 064 VAL DI NON - LE MADDALENE - CLES - ROÉN - MENDOLA

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.santuariosanromedio.it/
HOW TO ARRIVE
A22 exit San Michele All’adige. Take the Val di Non SS43 road to Dermulo. Here, turn right, SS43Dir, and immediately after, take the SP7 which, after passing Coredo, leads to Lake Coredo.

PARKING AREA
Free at Lake Coredo
GPS coordinates: 46.352308, 11.101030

Partenza dal Lago di Coredo

Lungo la strada sterrata dei laghi

Arrivati al Santuario di San Romedio

L'orso presso il santuario

Entriamo a visitarlo

Uno scorcio dell'edificio dall'entrata

Il santuario visto dal Cimitero dei frati

Il Cimitero dei frati

Ritornati ai laghi facciamo l'altra sponda

Attrezzi del percorso vita

Altalena ad uno dei parchi gioco