formazon alm
formazon alm

Hike to the Farmazon Mountain Hut in the Tessa Group

The Farmazon Hut is situated in a side valley in the Upper Val Passiria: A forest road connects it with Capanne di Fuori

An easy and leisurely hike leads us in an hour and a half from the car park near the Capanne di Fuori bus stop into the Farmazon Valley. Capanne di Fuori itself is a small hamlet between Plata and Plan, in an excellent area for hikes and mountain tours. We start and immediately walk through the Hütterwald forest, which is already located within the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park.

In total, we cover an elevation gain of about 420 metres over a distance of just under four kilometres. After about an hour's ascent through the forest, we reach the final section of the road above the Farmazon Valley. Here we have a great view of the valley and the mountains, from the Monteneve near Passo del Rombo in the north to the nearby peaks of the Texel Group in the south. We have now left the forest behind us, and alpine roses characterise the heathland.

Now only the last section of the path to the Farmazon Mountain Hut (Farmazon Alm), also known as Formazon Hut, lies ahead. The sunny terrace of the alpine inn at 1,886 metres above sea level is a pleasant place to rest, and the mountain hut serves excellent South Tyrolean dishes.

Later, we return along the same path to Capanne di Fuori (Ausserhütt). Incidentally, the forest road is also manageable with an all-terrain pushchair.


Author: AT

Experienced: August 2020
Last updated: 2026


stroller-friendly alpine pasture hike suited for families difficulty: easy
  • Starting point:
    Capanne di Fuori near Moso in Passiria (bus stop, car park)
  • Overall time:
    02:25 h
  • Total route length:
    8,0 km
  • Altitude:
    from 1.470 m to 1.886 m
  • Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
    +426 m | -426 m
  • Signposts:
    Formazon Alm forest road
  • Destination:
    Farmazon Mountain Hut (1,886 m a.s.l.)
  • Resting points:
    Farmazon Mountain Hut (June to September)
  • Recommended time of year:
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Download GPX track:
    Hike to the Farmazon Mountain Hut in the Tessa Group
  • More information:
    The total time indicated above refers to the walking time only, excluding breaks.

If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!

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