Trentino

Skiing and fun in the snow. When it comes to holidays in the mountains, most people say: Trentino! One of the most popular regions for winter sports and its broad offering, Trentino is an assurance for people looking for fun, relaxation and outdoor activities. You will be welcomed by downhill ski tours, cross-country and Nordic skiing trails, snow parks, playgrounds in the snow, school centres, après ski and all the magic of snow in the amazing Dolomites. If you are looking for an unforgettable holiday in a superlative location, you will never go wrong with Trentino.

Skiing, shopping and luxury in the Dolomites Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Brenta Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madonna di Campiglio, with its 155 kilometres of slopes, is one of the most famous ski resorts in Trentino and beyond. This “Queen of Snow”, as it has been nicknamed, offers visitors the chance to experience the world of the mountains in all its facets, from the sportier and more adrenaline-pumping adventures to the more glamorous and social activities. If you are just starting out and prefer skiing on easier pistes, the Graffer slope is perfect for you. Intermediate skiers can enjoy the famous 3 Tre slope, with the Canalone Miramonti, an established World Cup World Cup slalom ski course. Meanwhile, the most well-trained and experienced skiers can launch themselves at breakneck speed down the Spinale Direttissima, which plunges from an altitude of 2,100 metres down to the village at 1,550 metres, reaching a maximum gradient of 70%. If you love scenic walks, we recommend the 45-minute Sentiero dei Siori route. You can also enjoy an invigorating snowshoe hike along Lake Nambino, which takes 70 minutes. For the more daring, Via dei Fevri is a long route with an altitude difference of over 750 metres that leads up to a sensational view of the entire village. For the youngest visitors, there is a family park, mini clubs, educational farms, and facilities and restaurants with dedicated services for children. In the centre of Madonna di Campiglio, luxury boutiques and high-end fashion shops offer the best Made in Italy products. Don’t miss out on an evening aperitif at the former hunting lodge of Franz Joseph I of Austria, which is now a bar and the most fashionable meeting place in the area.

When summer gives way to autumn and the bright greens of the warm season turn into the kaleidoscope of wonder that is foliage, in Trentino you can also admire a wide variety of mountain flowers, typical of autumn and winter.

Snow-covered slopes, gourmet cuisine and aperitifs with friends are three vital ingredients for a skiing week. From traditional high-altitude refuges to designer chalets with gourmet restaurants and amazing night-life in the clubs, Trentino as ever ranks among the best choices for a relaxing and truly enjoyable mountain holiday.

A long and colourful tradition binds it to some of the most important moments in Italian history: set in the heart of the Alps, it developed in Roman times and retains many elements from that period such as the early Christian basilica and the underground archaeological space in Piazza Cesare Battisti. Trento's multi-millennial history has always been an attraction for different tastes, from northern and southern Europe, creating a unique cultural mix. The many rich gastronomic specialities typical of the area are famous. An all-round wellness destination to devote more than just a short trip to.

Travelling through Trentino on four wheels is a fantastic experience. You’ll be met by picture postcard landscapes, with lakes and valleys, castles and hermitages, shepherd’s huts and Dolomite peaks. There really is so much to see. You'll only need your car or camper van to reach the recommended destinations, because remember, you can only truly experience nature on foot with a backpack on your shoulders. We're off!

San Martino di Castrozza, a petite and cozy Alpine town in eastern Trentino, lies in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains (themselves a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Part of the municipalities of Tonadico and Siror, San Martino di Castrozza boasts 4,757 ft between it and the level of the seas, and it calls the slopes of the majestic Pale di San Martino its neighbors. Tourism is a long standing fact of life here, from the mid-1800s, when the first English and German climbers arrived they very well remained enchanted by the impressive peaks Cimon della Pala, Vezzana, Rosetta, and Sass Maor. Above all, San Martino has the traits to make family and winter sports vacations memorable, fun, and generally ideal.

Surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountains in the Dolomites, such as the Marmolada, Sassolungo and the Vajolet towers, the Val di Fassa is a beautiful area where you can enjoy skiing, both downhill and cross-country, in some of the most spectacular and famous ski areas in the world. Equipped for the needs of families as well as for the most discerning skiers, it also offers thermal spas and a notable gastronomic scene. In the summer months, too, there are some fabulous walks.

The change in color of the leaves from green to russet and golden hues always makes an impression, no matter how many times we may have seen it. Trentino is one of the places in Italy where you can observe this colorful phenomenon in a landscape which becomes even more magical during this season. Here, breathtaking landscapes and the Dolomites mountains create a natural vision of unparalleled beauty, which during this season is coloured with warm inviting shades. Here are some places where you can go for a walk or autumn hike in Trentino, to enjoy the seasons spectacle, take memorable photographs and indulge in a regenerating moment in nature.

You cannot say that you have truly experienced the Dolomites and Alto Adige without having taken at least one sunrise trip, surrounded by postcard-perfect landscapes. Going for a hike and sunrise in Alto Adige is an exciting experience that begins in the middle of the night, when everything is still dark. Better still, if accompanied by a guide, try your hand atconquering a few peaks, but even ahike is within everyone's reach to enjoy an unprecedented panorama. One thing: don’t forget a torch and non-slip shoes.

The perfect destination for those who enjoy alpine sports and walking, but also ideal for a wellness and relaxation holiday thanks to its sulphurous water thermal springs, Pozza di Fassa is located at an altitude of 1320 metres above sea level, at the point where the Val di Fassa is widest and at the confluence of the Avisio and San Nicolò streams.

You’re not in Canada or Colorado, and the postcard landscapes that evoke distant lands are those of Trentino in the beautiful Fumo Valley, a real jewel of western Trentino at the foot of Carè Alto. The area owes its name to the halo of clouds that has always accompanied it.

So sang Jovanotti in Mi fido di te and Trentino is one of the ideal regions in which to test yourself on the subject. We are talking about paragliding. Here, you can experience the thrill of flying over lakes, valleys, forests and mountains, and then return with your feet on the ground, gliding gently over meadows. Paragliding in Trentino means flying through rocky landscapes such as the Brenta Dolomites, alpine valleys such as Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme, mountain villages and alpine lakes such as Lake Molveno and Lake Levico. If until recently this experience was reserved for experts, now, thanks to the tandem paraglider, even novices can take to the air in complete safety. All you need is a good pair of shoes and warm clothes. The experienced pilot who accompanies you takes care of the rest. There are at least five places in Trentino in which to try paragliding.

Vineyards and apple orchards are an invitation to enjoy local flavours, while Mediaeval castles bear witness to an impressive past: here are five entirely green itineraries.

Trentino offers climbers an enchanted slice of nature between the crystal blue of the lake waters and the vivid green of the protected oases and forests. You climb in silence, breathing in the healthy air. The scenery embracing the cliff offers the whole family moments of regenerative relaxation.

In the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will find a perfect new dimension in uncontaminated territory where you can cycle on routes covering over 400 kilometres. Would you like to learn more about the opportunity? We’ll provide you with a few details. Given your particular interest, an ideal location would be Paganella, where the local bike park offers access to a series of routes winding across a spectacular mountain range, with downhill, free-ride and ‘flow’ trails, and also single-track zones. Tracks of various grades for all levels and types of biking activities.

There is a beautiful place in the heart of Trentino that promises all who visit an unforgettable adventure: the Valle del Chiese, a paradise for canyoning enthusiasts, where you can go canyoning in spectacular gorges, tackling daring routes along streams, right into the heart of the mountain. Between natural pools, gorges, heart-stopping dives and daring climbs, an adrenaline rush is guaranteed!

Val di Fiemme , has 50 ski facilities serving 100km of slopes, 3 snow parks and 2 slopes for sledding. This haven for winter sports is in the wonderful setting of the Latemar massif. You can even ski at night on the Cemis and Obereggen slopes. Val di Fiemme is also an area with great mountain culture and traditions, and an ancient institution that presides over its development.

There is a “path” in Trentino that takes you back in time. It winds its way through museums and castles, palaces and majestic churches. It takes you on the trail of the prince-bishops, lords of the ecclesiastical state that for almost eight centuries dominated the territories of parts of the current autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano. It is a 4-stage itinerary through history and ancient art and will catapult you into a fascinating world of the past.

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The Sentiero Culturale Arte Moderna e Contemporanea winds through Trentino and includes a series of stops where art and nature perfectly complement each other. In short, the views alternate between artistic masterpieces and valleys, mountains, lakes and forests. You’ll be amazed by their perfect harmony.

Scattered across Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites are valuable evidence of the pile-dwelling settlements of prehistoric communities. There are 19 in Italy, located in the immediate vicinity of lakes or the wetlands in Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino and Alto Adige.

It was Le Corbusier, the famous French naturalised Swiss architect, town planner, painter and designer, who called them “the most beautiful architectural work in the world”. A paradise for those who love sport, untouched nature, uncompromising mountains and traditional flavours: the Dolomites, the legendary mountain range of the Eastern Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage List site. The so-called “pale mountains” are distributed over three regions, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. An absolutely unique habitat in which to enjoy breathtaking views.

We’re not suggesting you take a geology or geography lesson, but rather that you discover the Science and Nature Cultural Itinerary, a route that will open the secrets of the wonders of Trentino to you with its acclaimed museums, majestic panoramas and ancient villages.