Mountain Walk – Mountain Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Nature Hiking

Mountain Walk – Mountain Festival

The walk through the pastures of the Altopiano and the mountain festival of Caltrano

Caltrano — Vicenza (024) Since 1984
Dates 03 Aug — 03 Aug 2026
Location Caltrano (024)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Mountain Walk

On the first Sunday of August, Caltrano, in the province of Vicenza, celebrates its mountain with the Marcia delle Malghe. A non-competitive walk through the pastures and woods above the town, with routes of 6, 12, and 18 kilometers winding through the mountain huts and the panoramas of the Altopiano. Upon return to Pozza del Favero, next to the Rifugio Bar Alpino, the festival continues with a food stand, live music, and the convivial atmosphere of the Festa della Montagna, organized by the Pro Loco of Caltrano.

Walking among the mountain huts

The Mountain Walk – Mountain Festival is the big summer walk in Caltrano, a town in the Vicenza foothills at the gateway to the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni. Organized by the Pro Loco of Caltrano, it is a non-competitive FIASP walk that attracts walkers and mountain enthusiasts from all over the province of Vicenza and beyond every year.

Three routes through pastures and woods

The start is from the picturesque Pozza del Favero, next to the Rifugio Bar Alpino. From here, three routes of varying difficulty develop — about 6, 12, and 18 kilometers — which cross the pastures, mountain huts, and woods of Caltrano's mountains, offering panoramic views of the Altopiano. It is an experience suitable for families, experienced hikers, and simple nature lovers.

The festival after the walk

Upon return, Pozza del Favero transforms into the heart of the Mountain Festival: the Pro Loco's food stand offers gnocchi, grilled meat, and other specialties, while live music accompanies the afternoon along with fresh beer and cocktails. A day that combines gentle sport, nature, and conviviality, enhancing the deep bond between Caltrano and its mountains.

Mountain Walk — edition 2026

The 42nd Mountain Walk – Mountain Festival takes place on Sunday, August 3, 2026, in Caltrano. Departure from Pozza del Favero with non-competitive routes of 6, 12, and 18 km through pastures and mountain huts, a food stand with gnocchi and grilled meats, and live music, organized by the Pro Loco of Caltrano.

The 42nd Mountain Walk – Mountain Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2026, in Caltrano. The non-competitive FIASP walk starts from Pozza del Favero, next to the Rifugio Bar Alpino, and offers three routes through the pastures and woods of Caltrano's mountain. Upon return, the Mountain Festival continues with a food stand and live music, managed by the Pro Loco of Caltrano.

Programme Mountain Walk 2026

Sunday, August 3, 2026 — Pozza del Favero

  • Registration and start generally from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Short route — approx. 6 km (reduced elevation gain)
  • Medium route — approx. 12 km
  • Long route — approx. 18 km, the most challenging among the mountain huts
  • Upon return — opening of the Pro Loco's food stand with gnocchi, grilled meat, and other dishes
  • In the afternoon — live music, fresh beer, and cocktails

Precise times and route details will be confirmed by the Pro Loco of Caltrano in the weeks preceding the event.

Highlights Mountain Walk 2026

The three routes through the pastures and mountain huts; the high-altitude start from Pozza del Favero; the food stand with gnocchi and grilled meats; the live music in the afternoon.

Prices Mountain Walk 2026

Registration fee for the non-competitive walk (FIASP). Food stand with a charge.

Practical information — Mountain Walk

How to get there

Caltrano is located about 30 km north of Vicenza, in the foothills. The start is at high altitude at Pozza del Favero, reachable by car from the town center along the road leading up to the mountain huts.

Registration and start

Registration and start generally from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM from Pozza del Favero (Rifugio Bar Alpino). Trekking shoes and appropriate mountain clothing are recommended.

Admission

Non-competitive event with FIASP registration fee; food stand with a charge.

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Where does it take place — Mountain Walk

Pozza del Favero (Rifugio Bar Alpino)

Località Pozza del Favero, 36030 Caltrano

Contact Mountain Walk

Mountain Walk in brief

Gastronomy Nature Hiking Mountain Folk traditions Sport Trail Outdoor Vicenza

History of Mountain Walk