The Trail
A 1.8 km loop walk starting from Carisolo and leading to the picturesque Church of Santo Stefano, before continuing into the chestnut grove. The route winds through forests, meadows and chestnut trees, offering peaceful views and authentic contact with the natural environment. A simple and pleasant itinerary, ideal for immersing yourself in tranquillity.
Longevity Profile of the Trail
Movement: a short and easy route, suitable for gentle physical activity and accessible to everyone, including children and older adults.
The short distance and duration make it ideal for:
- light physical activity
- restorative walking
- active recovery
- broad participation, including people who are not physically trained
Physical load: muscular effort is very light, with a very gentle uphill section and a gradual descent distributed along an overall short route.
Quantitative Indicators
Average speed: 1.8 km in approximately 1:00 h, estimated speed ~1.8 km/h
This pace is consistent with a slow walk focused on enjoying the surroundings and social interaction (walking together and chatting).
Estimated steps: for 1.8 km, approximately 2,300–2,800 steps can be estimated (depending on height, stride length and pace).
Estimated calorie expenditure: for an activity lasting about 1 hour with limited elevation gain:
- 60 kg person: approximately 120–170 kcal
- 70 kg person: approximately 140–200 kcal
- 80 kg person: approximately 160–230 kcal
Sensory Dimension
The trail unfolds through a peaceful natural environment characterized by an alternation of forests, meadows and chestnut trees.
Sight:
- Church of Santo Stefano
- Forests along the route
- Meadows and open spaces
- Chestnut trees
- Peaceful views in a natural setting
Hearing:
- environment conducive to a variety of natural sounds
- perception of tranquillity
- setting suitable for a slow and mindful experience of the natural soundscape
Smell: olfactory stimulation associated with:
- forest vegetation
- meadows and natural surroundings
- presence of chestnut trees
Proprioception and Balance
Walking on a natural trail stimulates:
- coordination while walking
- gentle postural adaptation
- awareness of movement in a natural environment
Longevity Summary
This trail works in an integrated way across several dimensions:
- Movement: short, gentle and accessible walking
- Stress reduction: peaceful environment and slow pace → relaxing effect
- Gentle cognitive stimulation: simple route that encourages attention and presence
- Social connection: suitable for shared walks and light group activities
- Connection with nature: immersive experience among forests, meadows and chestnut groves in the Carisolo area
