If there is a place where the landscape of the Prosecco hills (UNESCO World Heritage) reveals itself in all its geometric and spiritual power, that place is the route that leads from Farra di Soligo (11.5 km from Corte di Marga) to Sanctuary of Collagù.
It is a path that does not just make us walk, but allows us to “read” the geology of the territory through its ridges (the Crêpeand find peace in one of the most iconic sanctuaries of the Marca Alta.
The route is a 7 km loop starting from Farra di Soligo, in the car park of the small church of Santo Stefano Vecchio where you can leave your car. From there, follow the signs for paths 004 and 1, “Sentiero delle Crepe”.”
The first part of the path skirts Col Porchera to the west until it reaches a fork where, amongst the vineyards, we will find a rose garden surrounding a shrine dedicated to the Madonna and Child. From there, take the right fork, which will lead us to a place called “Le Crepe,” passing through vineyards and a dense wood.
It is the technical heart of the trek. The “Crepe” are rocky outcrops and thin ridges that offer a 360-degree view. You will walk right on the edge of the ridge: on one side, hills embroidered with vines, on the other, the Prealps closing the horizon. The chromatic contrast between the bright green of the vineyards and the wilder woods is breathtaking.
Slightly lowering the altitude, it will almost magically appear the Sanctuary of Collagù. Rebuilt by the Bottari de Castello family after the Great War, it is a place of absolute tranquility. Its architecture blends harmoniously with the surrounding natural amphitheatre. It is the perfect spot for a contemplative pause before completing the loop, heading towards the Busa di Ieto, skirting the Rio Patean. Upon reaching the tarmac road, turn right along Via Antonio Vivaldi for the return to the car park.