Trentino Alto Adige – The most beautiful mountains and natural parks in Italy

Suggestive cities, full of history, and breathtaking landscapes. The region on the border with Austria offers numerous ideas for spending a weekend or a holiday full of nature and culture.

• Mendola funicular:

the ascent to Passo Mendola by means of the Funicular is a suggestive and romantic journey for the breathtaking view over the Adige valley and the Bassa Atesina. It is one of the largest European funiculars. The difference in altitude of 854 meters is overcome with an average gradient of 40%, but in the last stretch it reaches a level of 64%. Today it is among the steepest in the entire Alpine arc.

• Braies Lake:

Lake Braies is now unanimously considered the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites. Its emerald green waters and unspoiled nature make it a heavenly place that attracts tourists from all over the world. Furthermore, the lake has become even more famous and popular in recent years after the creation of the Italian television series “A step from the sky” .

• Borgo Valsugana:

it is the only municipality in Trentino Alto Adige to have expanded on both banks of a river, the Brenta, and represents the border area between two regions, Veneto and obviously Trentino. These aspects makes this locality a very important historical center. A cultural and economic area, scene of numerous war events whose results were fundamental for the future of the area .

• Val Pusteria:

Val Pusteria is certainly one of the best known valleys in the Dolomites. Almost 70 kilometers long, it is a true paradise of things to see, of enchanted villages, excursions to the Unesco heritage mountains and wellness at the highest levels. But the discovery of this wonderful territory also passes through its symbolic places:

• Adamello Brenta Natural Park :

unspoiled nature, breathtaking views, hundreds of kilometers of trails, history, culture and gastronomic excellence for all tastes. This and much more is offered by the Adamello Brenta Natural Park, the largest protected area in Trentino (62,051 hectares). The great variety of elements of geological and scientific interest has meant that from 2008 the Adamello Brenta Park became part of the European and World Network of UNESCO Geoparks. It conquering the name of Parco Adamello Brenta Geopark. (click here to discover our programming)

• Madonna di Campiglio :

nestled in the Dolomites, this beautiful mountain resort is the fascinating destination that promises to be in photos and postcards. The green expanses of Madonna di Campiglio are what you need for a holiday dedicated to rest, immersed in the quiet and silence of the mountain areas. However, there is no shortage of opportunities for recreation and entertainment. (click here to discover a fantastic itinerary)

• Val Gardena :

it has always been considered one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alps. It extends for 25km between the Dolomite passes Passo Sella and Passo Gardena and located in the Dolomites of South Tyrol. Nature has generously embellished Val Gardena with amazing masterpieces. Consequently, art lovers as well as nature lovers will also find extraordinary monuments in this valley such as, for example, the crucifix of Seurasas or the church of San Giacomo.

• Doss del Sabion :

it is a 360 ° natural viewpoint. In winter it hosts the Pinzolo ski area. It forms part of the Madonna di Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta Val di Sole Val Rendena ski area with more than 150 km of slopes (at this link a fantastic way to discover this splendid area). You can admire the wonders described above, in our GO IN ITALY programming – click here to discover it.