A Green Oasis in Trentino
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Val di Sole towards the Tonale Pass A green oasis in Trentino Cascata del Pison - Val Meledrio Amidst the Brenta Dolomites, the Adamello Massif, the Presanella Massif, the Ortles-Cevedale Group, and the Maddalene Range, the Val di Sole (“Valley of the Sun”) The water lies with its 50 summits over 3,000 meters high, its gla- ciers and ruddy promontories. Val di Sole is truly a green realm oasis in the northwest of Trentino, between Lake Garda Water is another predominant element in Val di Sole, and South Tyrol. More than a third of the valley is under cascading throughout the entire valley. The primary place of nature protection: The Stelvio National Park in the north, interest is the valley floor, wherethe famous river “Fiume and the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park in the south. A real Noce” travels along its length, a paradise for water sports pearl of the Alps, with countless options for hiking and lovers. The Noce is continually met by the small torrents sports activities for every taste: From sports disciplines and streams which fall from the great heights on either requiring a high level of physical fitness, all the way to side, their pure waters merging with that of the greater adrenaline-charged activities like rafting, hydrospeed, can- river. In the higher elevations sit the wonderful mountain yoning, mountain climbing, etc. lakes, such as Rotondo Lake, Corvo Lake, The Marmot Lake But that’s not everything! Val di Sole also features a well- and many others that all owe their existence to the glacier distributed network of hotels, B&B, vacation apartments, movements thousands of years ago. camping sites and Alpine huts. Thus, every individual taste The year-long snow and ice deposits on the highest and style of vacationing is satisfied. You can be sure of a mountain peaks are crucial for the flow of water, for life in really pleasant holiday, where every day is a new day of general and for the sustainability of the natural environment. discovery. In the Noce River and the smaller streams such as The Vermigliana, The Meledrio, and The Rabbies, as well as in the numerous lakes, one can fish several trout species such as the brook and rainbow trout. Fishing licenses are required in order to fish as well as a permit for foreign visitors, (information can be obtained from the tourist offices in the valley), and the ticket that can be purchased from various authorized points in the valley. The water that flows from Val di Sole is particularly well known for its therapeutic properties. From the peaks of the Ortles–Cevedale mountain chain, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park, spring the waters which are used by the historic Thermal spas in Peio and Rabbi. Mountain huts in Val di Rabbi Lago Nero - Val di Peio 3 Lago dei Caprioli - Fazzon Laghetti di Strino - Vermiglio Rhododendrums Lago delle Malghette among the Brenta Dolomites A lake a day, among fields and glaciers Lago Quarto – Val di Rabbi An abundance of The alpine lakes What is a biolake? Mirrors of water among fresh water! A biolake is much more than just a swimming pool: it is the mountains a natural and eco-sustainable swimming area where aquatic plants purify the water instead of chemicals such Val di Sole has a rich and unique abundance of water, with a The lakes represent one of the most important features of Val as chlorine. The principle method of purifying the water di Sole, the most important being: multitude of lakes and springs that embellish this spectacular stems from an entirely natural biological method where Presena Lakes (2.180m): reachable from the Tonale Pass with landscape. There are in fact almost 100 lakes, a great plants and micro-organisms break down the nutrients in the Paradiso cabin-lift. number indeed when you consider that there are 297 lakes in the water without the use of chemicals. the whole Trentino region. The total surface area of the lakes Val Strino and Montozzo Lakes (2.600-2.800m): scene of the in Val di Sole are equal to less than a single square kilometer, Great War. The biolake in Monclassico (78.4 hectares). Together, all of the lakes in Trentino occupy From Barco Lake (1.904m) in a forested enclosure to Venezia The Monclassico biolake is made up of a swimming lake, Lake (2.050m) with a view of the Presanella. 35 square kilometers. Most of the lakes are small enclosures of (of around 500 m2 with a maximum depth of 3 meters), Fazzon Lake (1.300m): a panoramic point reachable by car. water, but they are of course always fascinating. A large number and an aquatic zone dedicated to aquatic plants, (oxygenat- Pian Palù Lake (1.830m): an artificial lake above Peio Fonti. of the lakes are found among the Ortles – Cevedale mountain ing plants, shade plants, primrose, equisetum, phragmites, Careser Lakes (2.460m): an interesting route chain, between the Peio and Rabbi water lilies and many more) and mi- to this lake in the Stelvio National Park. valleys in the Stelvio National Park. croorganisms that help to purify the Sternai Lakes (2.480m): the glacial lakes The titanic glacial forces, present near the Dorigoni mountain hut. water. both at high altitudes and in the Corvo Lake (2.460m): home of the rare and THE RESULT? You can have fun lower part of the valleys, have left sought after rainbow trout. in a swimming pool that does not these lustrous blue pearls for us to Rotondo Lake (2.424m): of volcanic origin, damage the environment and at enjoy. In many cases there are little amongst the deepest in Trentino. the same time enjoy swimming in strings of lakes, such as at the foot Malghetto Lakes of Mezzana (2.039m): from fresh water, pleasant to the skin of the Monticelli mountain chain and Marilleva 1400 towards the Croz del Mezdì. and that does not cause any aller- at Strìno (Tonàle), Montózzo (higher (rock) gies, with the average temperature part of Val del Monte, Pèio), Corvo Cima Vesa Lakes (2.200m): in the Maddalene being around 26-27°C. Lake and Sternài (Val di Rabbi). mountain group. Cascate di Saent – Val di Rabbi The Monclassico biolake 5 Reflexions Lago Rotondo – Val di Rabbi Lago Lame – Val di Peio Terzolas Clear, fresh water Immerse yourself in the utes to a holiday that is tailor made for all. The fountains Immersing yourself into the daily life of the small towns traditions of the mountain and villages will do wonders for your spirit and soul as you Among the 14 municipalities and 50 villages in the val- rediscover simplicity, spontaneity, and a direct contact with There are around 250 fountains in Val di Sole, that can ley, you can still find genuine traditions and tastes for a the people of the valley that unfortunately has become very be found throughout every village and town in the area. made to measure holiday. rare in the big cities. Before water was available in each dwelling, fountains A holiday in Val di Sole is more were extremely important and prevalent in all villages. than just a jump into the spec- They were also used as washing areas where tacular natural environment of the everyone could gather to wash their laundry. Alps. Life is not only found in The fountains therefore had an important so- the forests and mountains but cial role in the community, becoming a meet- also down in the heart of the ing place where people could discuss the latest valleys or in the small sunny vil- news or just meet to have a chat while doing lages clinging to the tops of the the washing. This characteristic is now part of valleys. Reserved but honest and the past, but fountains still represent a sim- sincere people, that due to their ple yet typical urban and architectural element frugal and essential past has led that allows communities to express themselves them to maintain a deep sense of in an ornamental and artistic manner. They re- attachment for their territory, a main beautiful timepieces that not only satisfy radical sense of self-government the eye but quench our thirst on hot sum- and a determined sense of respon- mer days, taking us back to our youth. To use sibility that places the needs of the words of the famous German writer, Johann the community first. Together with Wolfgang Goethe (“The Sorrows of Young Wer- a strong history of volunteering in ther”) both a social and cultural sense, “He who is a stranger to these sensations has these values reflect the spirit of never really enjoyed cool repose at the side of the valley, prevalent also in the a fountain after the fatigue of a weary summer tourism sector, which contrib- day.” Caldes Carciato 7 Dimaro Upper Val di Sole and a hamlet of Pellizzano, the village of Castello A deer in the Stelvio National Park 20.000 hectares-nature protection area Towards the Larcher al Cevedale mountain hut Val di Sole encompasses an enormous area under nature protection, affording you a marvelous opportunity to renew your Special holidays strength and refresh your spirit. In both the Stelvio National Park (which includes the two side valleys of Peio and Rabbi) and the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park (which extends from Dimaro towards Folgarida-Madonna di Campiglio), 17 - 20 September guided excursions are conducted almost daily from June till September, including nighttime strolls, guided tours of the Venetian sawmill, to the Alpine dairies (where you can watch milk and cheese being produced), botanical study trails, THE DESMONTEGADA mountain climbing, and glacier crossings.