Raetia was created in 2011 by Carlo Zani, driven by the desire to ideally retrace the journey that prehistoric man made when ascending the Valle Camonica more than thirteen thousand years ago, through a territory rich in megalithic sanctuaries and thousands of rock engravings recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Suspended in 2020, the Via Raetia was relaunched in 2022 thanks to the collaboration between Carlo Zani, Marco Rovati and Laura Bonetti. The project was rethought and expanded: the original route was redesigned to transform what had been a hiking trail into a true long-distance trail, with a clear identity and a precise guiding thread. The focus shifted to the rock art and archaeology of the Valle Camonica, leading the trail through 13 archaeological sites — a record unmatched among Italian trails.
Today the Via Raetia is the result of the work and passion of all three: Carlo Zani for historical research, Marco Rovati for route design, environmental expertise and territorial enhancement, Laura Bonetti for communication, graphic design and the storytelling of the journey. Three different perspectives, one shared goal: to give the Valle Camonica a trail worthy of its extraordinary heritage.
Carlo Zani
Active in the sustainable development of territories in Piedmont, Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto, Carlo Zani has created dozens of guides dedicated to walking and cycling routes for the Lombardy Region and for numerous Provincial Administrations.
Former national vice-president of LAGAP, one of the most representative associations of Professional Environmental Hiking Guides, he has curated the design of numerous trails including: The Legend of Charlemagne in the Heart of the Alps, Walking for Francis, The Grand Tour of Lake Garda, The Green Way of the Oglio.
Marco Rovati
Marco Rovati, Web Application Developer & Architect, is currently an Hiking Guide, Tour Leader and Bushcraft and Survival Instructor/Trainer.
Actively engaged in sustainable tourism, Marco is President of "Zero to Wild - APS", through which he promotes territories and responsible and conscious practices to preserve the environment and contribute to sustainable use of natural resources.
Laura Bonetti
Graduate in Economics and Commerce, Senior Analyst & Software Developer, Laura Bonetti is also a blogger and content creator specialized in hiking and trekking. Passionate about nature and outdoor life, she loves to travel, walk and explore new places. Her adventures are immortalized through photographs and narrated daily, leaving a "trace" of authentic emotions.
Author of the novel Jordan Trail - Beyond the Desert, Laura transmits her passion for hiking with engaging and unique stories, inspiring those who dream of setting off to discover the world at a slow pace.
