At the far end of Luson, the road to Pezzè climbs towards the Passo delle Erbe, which connects Luson with the Ladin Valle di Antermoia
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Befitting its scenic location, the local church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, who is, among others, the patron saint of hikers. As was often the case in such places, a spring sanctuary previously stood on this site. This is still visible today: A spring rises to the left of the altar, and its water is channelled through the chancel to a fountain outside. The church houses a Lourdes grotto.
Not far from the building, pottery shards from the Bronze Age have even been discovered. There are not many farms here - about 20 people live in Pezzè. To the south rises the mighty Sasso Putia, and to the southwest, the Plose: Pezzè may be tiny, but it is a rewarding destination for hikers. Here in the furthest part of the Valle di Luson, many farm names still have Romanic origins. The place name itself is also derived from what shapes the landscape: the spruces, "picetum" in Latin.
Here are a few suggestions for hikes where you can discover the beauty of the landscape in any season: A pleasant start is the two-hour stream-side walk along the Way of the Cross. It takes you along the Rio Luson stream, also called Rio Lasanca, from Pezzè (Petschied) to the sports zone and on to the main village of Luson. There you can enjoy a South Tyrolean dessert before heading back to the hamlet. The hike up the Monte Muro is a little more challenging.
The route runs via the Gschlierer Hut to the scenic Monte Muro summit at the Passo delle Erbe. In winter, it becomes a recommended snowshoe or ski tour. During the cold season, the Pezzè sports zone also offers a natural toboggan run and its own cross-country ski track.
