Reading the forest: a different way to experience the mountains

There are hikes that take you from point A to point B. And then there are walks that change the way you see the landscape.

Reading the Forest was created with exactly this goal in mind: learning to observe nature with fresh eyes. On each outing, we explore the forests, pastures and trails of Lessinia and the Prealps, slowing down to discover the invisible relationships that bring an ecosystem to life.

This is more than just a hike: it’s an experience of exploration and discovery.

Guided by a hiking guide and a biologist, we alternate walking with moments of observation, hands-on activities and insights into the local wildlife, plants and ecology.

Every forest tells a different story. We learn to recognise the plant species that shape it, read the signs left behind by animals, and understand how soil, water, climate and living organisms are all part of one interconnected system in constant balance.

An example: Vajo Marciora

During one of our Reading the Forest outings, we explored Vajo Marciora, one of Lessinia’s fascinating karst formations, leading all the way to the famous Ponte di Veja.

Among rocky walls, forests and wetlands, we discovered an ecosystem rich in biodiversity and home to numerous plant and animal species. It was the perfect setting to understand how deeply connected every element of nature is: from trees and fungi to insects and large mammals, as well as the distinctive geological features that make this area so unique.

What begins as a simple walk becomes an opportunity to understand the mechanisms that shape life in a forest and to learn how to read the landscape with greater awareness.

Who is it for?

Reading the Forest is for anyone who loves walking, is curious about nature and wants to discover the mountains beyond their views and scenery.

No previous knowledge of nature or ecology is needed. All you need is the desire to slow down, observe and discover a world of details that often go unnoticed.

Every outing is different, because every season, environment and trail has a new story to tell.

A forest is much more than a collection of trees: it is a network of relationships, stories and adaptations. Learning to read it means experiencing the mountains in a more conscious, curious and meaningful way.

The forest changes with every season, and every outing tells a different story. Follow @francescamorra_amm on Instagram or join the WhatsApp group to discover upcoming outings and keep exploring nature with us.