Giro del Rust

Mount Rust is a hill that rises between Lake Lavarone and the Carbonare saddle. During the Great War (1914-1918) it was chosen by the Austro-Hungarians to place an optical connection station on the summit, a structure that allowed the exchange of light messages, encrypted, between the Forts and the rear command posts. In the walls of the building, the holes that housed the electric projectors from which the signals were sent are visible. <p>Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)</p>

The walk takes us to the summit of the mountain along the easy dirt road that climbs the northern slope of the high ground, surrounded by a mixed forest cover of broad-leaved and resinous trees. On reaching the summit, it is possible to visit the optical station and admire the panorama of the upper Astico valley and the high ground dominated by Fort Cherle. This walk is also suitable for families with children over the age of 6.