The Peace Trail is one of the most meaningful long‑distance routes in the Alps: a 520‑km itinerary linking Passo dello Stelvio with the Marmolada, following the former Italian–Austrian frontline of the First World War. It is a path where nature, memory and culture intertwine, crossing mountains, valleys and fortifications that still bear witness to the conflict. The entire route is marked with the symbol of a white dove, painted on wood or rock.
Along the trail, hikers encounter some of the most significant sites of the Great War:
- former military roads transformed into panoramic paths
- trenches, walkways and restored fortifications
- lookout points and historic border markers
Between 1986 and 1990, the Autonomous Province of Trento launched a major restoration project, reopening military structures, securing exposed sections and installing dedicated signage. Additional maintenance and recovery work was carried out during the Centenary of the First World War.
The seven main sections of the Peace Trail
1) Tonale – Adamello (2 days)
Passo Tonale → Rifugio Mandron → Rifugio Carè Alto
2) Adamello – Val Rendena, Giudicarie and Concei (7 days)
Rifugio Carè Alto → Rifugio Trivena → Lardaro → Rifugio Pernici
3) Ledro Valley – Upper Garda (3 days)
Rifugio Pernici → Riva del Garda → Nago → Rifugio Damiano Chiesa
4) Rovereto and Vallagarina (7 days)
Rifugio Damiano Chiesa → Mori → Ronzo Chienis → Rovereto → Rifugio Monte Zugna → Rifugio Fraccaroli → Rifugio Achille Papa → Rifugio Lancia
5) Plateaus of Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna (4 days)
Rifugio Lancia → Passo Coe → Carbonare → Luserna → Passo Vezzena
6) Valsugana – Lagorai (6 days)
Passo Vezzena → Caldonazzo → Vetriolo Terme → Campestrini → Rifugio Carlettini → Rifugio Refavaie → Passo Rolle
7) Val di Fiemme and Fassa (3 days)
Passo Rolle → Passo San Pellegrino → Rifugio Contrin → Passo Fedaia
