In the heart of the Adamello-Brenta natural park One of those valleys rises that seems to have been painted by the hands of an extraordinary artist. A magnificent corner of Italy immersed in the most authentic nature, dotted with typical villages and where life runs calmly and hospitably. We are in Val Rendena, a true wonder of Trentino.
What to expect
Val Rendena is a fascinating little piece of land framed by the Brenta Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It also seems a world apart thanks to its 1.650 meters of altitude in which contexts of great silence develop, where uncontaminated nature dominates and where towns, glamorous places and sporting events make room.
Taking a trip through these parts means discovering an area that seems full of mystery, wild, but at the same time is also bright, full of water and grasses, forests, rocks and wonderful glaciers. A microcosm where everything manages to be preserved in an almost excellent way: the majestic glaciers Adamello and Presanella, the towers and pinnacles of the Brenta Group, the bare granite walls and then the meadows, forests, streams, lakes and waterfalls.
The villages of Val Rendena
Val Rendena is made up of several small towns and places, each one more special than the other. One of them is Pinzolo, where the cemetery church of San Vigilio is undoubtedly worth a visit, which preserves several prestigious frescoes inside, but also a marvel on the outside: "The Danza Macabre", located on the south façade. a true masterpiece because it is 21 meters long and contains 40 human-sized characters.
Popular both in summer and winter, it is ideal for families but also for snow lovers: alpine skiing is undoubtedly one of the reasons that lead to choosing Pinzolo for ski weeks thanks to its slopes, especially of medium difficulty. .
Another town not to be missed is the very famous Madonna di Campiglio, a village in Pinzolo that impresses with its elegance. Located at 1.550 meters above sea level, it is one of the best Italian ski resorts, but also the perfect destination to practice numerous sports in all seasons and admire the most authentic nature. Do you want an example? The beautiful Lake Nambino that offers views that reach straight to the heart.
You can't miss it too Give where you will feel like you are going back in time: it is full of typical stone houses such as Casa Cues, which stands out for being an excellent example of medieval architecture. The fountain in Piazza Roma is also beautiful.
then again Villa Rendena, whose historic center is framed by old houses with solid walls with interlocking granite portals, and Saint Anthony of Mavignola, a well-known summer and winter tourist center.
Very impressive too Open space It features a beautiful church dedicated to Sant'Antonio that represents a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. In these parts, you should not miss the White Adamellina War Museum, where you can admire all the objects found on the paths traveled by soldiers during the First World War.
We will now Streatham, an old town through which the Sarca River flows, in whose bend the river park was built which, together with the recreational area, forms a large area in which to relax properly.
Finally - but the villages of Val Rendena do not end here - Bocenago which still today preserves the typical rural architecture of its buildings linked to the forestry-pastoral economy. We are talking, therefore, about structures with robust rectangular masonry bases, where even the hearth and the stable leave space.
With granite portals, they have original balconies that in turn overlook curious streets. But the thing does not end there because it is even more curious to know that the center of the town is indicated by an original fountain formed by two large boulders, one made of granite to symbolize the Adamello and another of dolomite to remember the Brenta. Dolomites.
The nature of Val Rendena
Val Rendena is the perfect place to experience high altitude nature. In winter it is a white carpet, but in the rest of the seasons the greenery bathed by the Sarca River dominates, allowing a network of more than 400 kilometers of trails in which authentic natural gems emerge.
Wine lovers can also experience many joys. Mountain bike, because here for the "Bike Transalp", and golf lovers thanks to two extraordinary greens: the Campo Carlo Magno in Madonna di Campiglio and the Golfclub Rendena in Bocenago.
But the truth is that in this wonderful corner of Italy the mountain shows all its facets in the rocky peaks of the Brenta Group, Adamello, Presanella and Carè Alto. An optimal place, therefore, for practicing sports such as climbing, mountaineering and hiking.
From Pinzolo, for example, you can reach Doss del Sabion which is one of the most panoramic points in the area because it allows you to contemplate between mountain refuges and exciting horizons. In winter, however, in these places there are more than 150 km of slopes suitable for all levels.
Then there are the suggestive side valleys, such as the Val Genoa, which turn out to be true aquatic paradises thanks to their attractions. An example of all this are the Nardis waterfalls, a thunderous waterfall that falls from more than 130 meters between the mountains of the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park.
Equally interesting is the small, but no less exciting, masanel waterfall that makes space in the town of Bocenago. To get there it is necessary to take a simple and regenerative excursion that children can also do.
Finally, know that Val Rendena should also be taken into account if you are looking for a holiday dedicated to well-being, as particular itineraries have been created that can provide numerous benefits. These are routes such as the barefoot walk on bark, grass and pebbles, the natural Kneipp, the silent room, the forest bath and the nature walk.
In summary, the Val Rendena is able to truly please everyone.
