Scenic circular route to Casera Friz and the Arneri refuge: dolines and karst sinkholes, beeches, firs and blossoms are the main features in the Cavallo-Cansiglio group.
Start from the Piancavallo Infopoint at the intersection of Via Collalto and Piazzale della Puppa. Cross the square until passing the parish church dedicated to Maria Ausiliatrice. From the Stone Heart sculpture, the starting point of the Botanical Trail CAI 992 begins. The route climbs moderately for a short stretch beside the downhill track, passing through the first stretch of beech forest and then going deeper and steeper into the beechwood. Continue over gentle undulations. At the fork, continue along CAI 994 with a modest descent to Cippo Maso and Casera Campo. The recently renovated shelter is surrounded by a large meadow in a splendid panoramic position overlooking the plain.
Continue for 200 meters descending the Cavallo-Cansiglio ridge. Turn right (arrow 994) onto the wide mule track to then take the ancient path connecting Casera Campo and Valle Friz. First across a wide meadow, then through the woods following the white-red markings. After about 400 meters of gentle ascent, cross the ridge. In front is a ladder from which the trail signs continue. Upon reaching Casera Friz turn right onto trail CAI 984 which, from Mezzomonte climbs up to Cansiglio, through a still intact environment of the Cavallo-Cansiglio group. The ascent is gentle among dolines and karst sinkholes up to the junction with CAI 993, discovering beeches, red and white firs, junipers, splendid blossoms, and encountering alpine ungulates. Upon reaching the junction with the CAI 993 trail marker continue towards Baita Arneri, where it is possible to take a break.
Descend towards the Piano del Cavallo along the white-red marked path that runs alongside the Tremol 1 chairlift. Return to Piazzale della Puppa.
