Following red deer tracks
The rutting - Stelvio National Park
CAMOUFLAGED IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO OBSERVE THE RED DEER’S COURTING RITUAL
Many animal species live in the Park. The most imposing animal is the red deer, a hoofed animal which is active at dusk and dawn, and may be observed in woodland clearings. In autumn, its courting behaviour is fascinating to watch: strange sounds, colours and odours intermingle with vocal contests, all of which aim to conquer the female harem.
It is a truly fascinating experience to watch this ritual in the Peio and Rabbi valleys, where the red deer density is amongst the highest in the Alps.
The walks do not present any particular difficulties, but they do require a certain familiarity with day trips in the mountains.
FOLLOWING RED DEER TRACKS
Guided walks aiming to help participants to understand the behaviour of red deer in its natural habitat.
Friday, September 22
PEIO – evening excursion
Meeting point: at 20.30h at the Park Information Point in Cogolo. Return at about 23.00h.
€ 5.00
Sunday, September 24
RABBI – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Friday, September 29
PEIO – evening excursion and deer census
Meeting point: at 20.30h at the Park Information Point in Cogolo. Return at about 23.00h.
€ 10.00
Saturday, September 30
RABBI – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Sunday, October 1
PEIO – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Park Information Point in Cogolo. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Friday, October 6
RABBI – evening excursion and deer census
Meeting point: at 20.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 23.00h.
€ 10.00
Sunday, October 8
RABBI – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Own transport and packed lunch.
Clothing: rucksack, parka-coat, woollen jumper, walking boots.
Bookings by 17.00h of the previous day or by 11.00h for the evening excursions at the Park Visitor Centers: Cogolo (0463-909773) and Rabbi (0463-909774).
For group bookings, the walks may be organized on different days.
The Organisation declines any responsibility for damages to persons and things before, during and after the excursions.
In case of rain the walk could be cancelled.
There may be some changes in the programme.
At the Park Visitor Centers in Cogolo and in Rabbi Fonti it is possible to rent free of charge the rucksack to carry children during the excursions discovering the Park. Ask for information, security deposit € 10.00.
Many animal species live in the Park. The most imposing animal is the red deer, a hoofed animal which is active at dusk and dawn, and may be observed in woodland clearings. In autumn, its courting behaviour is fascinating to watch: strange sounds, colours and odours intermingle with vocal contests, all of which aim to conquer the female harem.
It is a truly fascinating experience to watch this ritual in the Peio and Rabbi valleys, where the red deer density is amongst the highest in the Alps.
The walks do not present any particular difficulties, but they do require a certain familiarity with day trips in the mountains.
FOLLOWING RED DEER TRACKS
Guided walks aiming to help participants to understand the behaviour of red deer in its natural habitat.
Friday, September 22
PEIO – evening excursion
Meeting point: at 20.30h at the Park Information Point in Cogolo. Return at about 23.00h.
€ 5.00
Sunday, September 24
RABBI – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Friday, September 29
PEIO – evening excursion and deer census
Meeting point: at 20.30h at the Park Information Point in Cogolo. Return at about 23.00h.
€ 10.00
Saturday, September 30
RABBI – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Sunday, October 1
PEIO – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Park Information Point in Cogolo. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Friday, October 6
RABBI – evening excursion and deer census
Meeting point: at 20.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 23.00h.
€ 10.00
Sunday, October 8
RABBI – full day excursion
Meeting point: at 6.30h at the Visitor Centre in Rabbi Fonti. Return at about 15.30h.
€ 10.00
Own transport and packed lunch.
Clothing: rucksack, parka-coat, woollen jumper, walking boots.
Bookings by 17.00h of the previous day or by 11.00h for the evening excursions at the Park Visitor Centers: Cogolo (0463-909773) and Rabbi (0463-909774).
For group bookings, the walks may be organized on different days.
The Organisation declines any responsibility for damages to persons and things before, during and after the excursions.
In case of rain the walk could be cancelled.
There may be some changes in the programme.
At the Park Visitor Centers in Cogolo and in Rabbi Fonti it is possible to rent free of charge the rucksack to carry children during the excursions discovering the Park. Ask for information, security deposit € 10.00.
