Known for the particularly cold temperatures reached in winter and for its peculiar vegetation, the Piana di Marcesina is a place that allows you to immerse yourself in absolute relaxation, which only contact with nature can give. It is a plateau extended for 15 km² at an average altitude of 1400 meters above sea level.m.
In this locality there is a vegetation of important naturalistic interest. Here, in fact, there are two peat bogs and rare carnivorous plants. In Marcesina the fauna is also particularly rich: walking it is easy to meet roe deer, deer, foxes, badgers and other mountain dwellers.
The Piana di Marcesina in summer is the optimal place for summer grazing, as well as ideal for mountain biking or long walks. During the winter, however, the area is crossed by cross-country ski trails.
Marcesina was one of the areas of the Plateau of the Seven Municipalities where the First World War took place, and of the war events it still has many signs and testimonies, such as the Church of San Lorenzo and the war cemetery.
Also very interesting is the Cave of Ernesto which testifies to the presence and habits of prehistoric men who inhabited the area thousands of years ago.
