The Valley of the Sphinxes, a natural wonder of the Lessini Mountains

The Valley of the Sphinxes, an excursion between fairy tales and nature

Looking for an idea to spend a nice day with children? The Valley of the Sphinxes, in Velo Veronese, is the right place for you. It is a valley in the heart of the Lessini Mountains, covered with a thick green meadow dotted with curious rock formations that look like stone ships in an emerald sea. Why is it perfect for children? Because here they can dream and invent stories about fades and ogres, magical characters from Cimbrian mythology typical of this area of Lessinia.

The ogre and the fades

According to legend, the Valley of the Sphinxes was inhabited by many fairies. One day, a big ogre thought to help them by creating places to tie laundry thread, so the fairies could wash their clothes and let them dry in the sun among the rocks. One formation is famous for this story: the Mushroom, or "sengio de l'orco," a mushroom-shaped rock brought by the ogre himself to tie the fairies' thread there.

The Trail of the Valley of the Sphinxes

To explore the Valley of the Sphinxes you can follow an easy loop trail of just over 9 kilometers. It starts at the Covolo Geopaleontological Museum in Camposilvano and winds its way through the bizarre rocks of this fairy valley. The trail is simple and perfect for those looking for walks in Lessinia with children: the little ones will have fun looking for strange shapes in the stones or waving at grazing cows. The trail is well marked and, for those who wish, a detour leads to the Lausen Refuge: a delicious stop to taste typical mountain products.

How do you get to the Valley of the Sphinxes?

Valle delle Sfingi is located in Camposilvano, a hamlet of the municipality of Velo Veronese. We are in the heart of Lessinia, a land of Cimbrian traditions and verdant landscapes, known for its ancient geological history. You can comfortably drive to Camposilvano and then walk to the Fungo and the beginning of the trail. Before or after the hike, don't miss a visit to the Covolo Museum in Camposilvano-the fossils on display will make children's eyes sparkle. In just one day you will discover a unique place of nature, legends and wonder-a perfect idea if you are wondering what to do in Lessinia with children!