a glance the valley
Wedged between the towns of Pergine and Grigno, and crossed by the River Brenta, Valsugana is one of the main communication routes of Trentino, in virtue of the presence of major road infrastructure and a geographical location that places it as a crossroads naturally between the city of Trento and the eastern Veneto. For those in the eyes of the postcards the most famous valleys of the Trentino, the first impression of the Valsugana to see from the highway, it may not be exciting: the landscape is altered in the valley rather than the numerous manufacturing plants, small but widespread, and greenhouse crops (apple trees), which stand out in a campaign targeted at times still waiting auntenticamente traditional. The impact of modern development, however, is mitigated by the majestic mountains that squeeze the long valley, often until it takes on the appearance of a real canyon on their wooded slopes, then, can be seen here and the beautiful medieval castles the shape of a mysterious and dreamy, as well as pastures and farms that testify to the old agrarian settlement.
From village to Valsugana Civezzano
cultural and artistic heart of the itinerary is certainly Valsugana Borgo, a fine old town on the banks of the Brenta in certain places that recall the atmosphere of Venice, with its bridges and galleries overlooking the river, very beautiful buildings of the course, giving the feeling of a town once rich and important, has now become agricultural center, industrial and commercial importance of fair, village is dominated by the Castel Telvana, a magnificent fortress of the fourteenth century, unfortunately private property and not open, instead crossing the plain to the south and also briefly in the mountains that surround the Plateau of Asiago you can reach the secluded valley Sella with the interesting experiment of "Arte Sella" is a sort of garden that offers a happy combination of the imaginative works of contemporary art, made strictly from natural materials, and environment. Going then to Valsugana Trento, deserve a break and Civezzano Pergine, who retain some interesting churches, stands out as the presence of two lakes, picturesque parallel to each other and separated by a wooded ridge: the Caldonazzo (formerly visible from the highway) and Lake Levico (nearby hot springs are of the same name), similar to each other, offer delightful lake suitable for a pleasant and romantic walks.
From Tesino to Lagorai
Back at the village and then to Castelnuovo, Let's go now in the mountains, north, and we begin to climb the slopes of the Dolomite Group Lagorai, one of the least known and most intact of Trentino destination of our trip is the cold, lonely Step Manghen, small pass at 2043 meters above sea level from which you can descend to the Val di Fiemme. Already tortuosissima the road to the pass you can enjoy the unspoiled Lagorai, in dense conifer forests and meadows filled with delightful green, dotted with ancient huts (now converted to farm friendly) and more recent huts used for vacationing. Once at Manghen (when there is a refuge-bistro style restaurant, bordered by a lovely stretch of water) is possible different paths to travel on foot, but some were only suitable for those who possess a "good leg" to the less experienced it is recommended that it leads in three quarters of an hour at the Pond Buse, in a beautiful alpine scenery. Back in the valley by the same way, we proceed to Strigno, village dominated by a soaring bell tower and by the size of the Monte Lefre, military post in the First World War, around small towns rise from the houses brightly plastered (Samone, Villa Agnedo, hopefully Scurelle, Ivano Fracena with fairy Castel Ivano) which together form a kind of curious "urban sprawl" alpine. It then starts to climb to more than Bieno and earn the green valley Tesino, with the picturesque towns of Pieve (home of the statesman Alcide De Gasperi) and Castel Tesino, both popular for summer holidays.
Val Malene and the Cima d'Asta
After crossing the vast, rolling plateau, continue towards the Brocon pass through a landscape of dense forests. You meet at a certain point the junction to the Val Malene, marked by a sign tourism: it is a magical and secret, marked by a clear stream, the Grigno, and equipped with shelters, some restaurants nearby, is also the parking which gives access to the path for the Cima d'Asta (2883 m.), a must for lovers of trekking the path leads to neno known one of the corners of the Dolomites, and therefore more attractive for those in search of true wilderness, the summit of this magnificent massif - which offers a magnificent panorama - is affordable only by trained and experienced hikers, but is not limited to climbers, making it a wonderful destination (August-September months as indicated) for those seeking a healthy and long Sgambati without the risks of other climbing Dolomites; the reach of many instead of the same name, a lovely lake at the foot of the mountain , near which is a cozy refuge is open during the summer. However, the path to the lake and possibly for the Cima d'Asta is a veritable gallery of scenic splendor: starting Grigno, still raging torrent here that sometimes form rapids and waterfalls that accompanies the entire trip; impressive, on the other hand, the closer the views as spectacular and tormented rocky ramparts of the Cima d'Asta. By the way of going back down, finally allowing a detour to visit the enchanting Lake Bruno Costa, one of the deepest lakes at high altitude (60 meters) of Europe.
Step Towards Recovery Brocon
Provincial Road from the junction of Val Malene, then continue to Step Brocon that welcomes us with a little ruined grasslands from the ski lifts and several senior lightning, very good starting point, however, for an unforgettable Desk. From here, going to one of several hills surrounding the pass, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Dolomites and San Martino di Castrozza Primiero, reached by a narrow road that winds thousand curves in the ancient lands of the Ladino. But that is another story: a last farewell to Brocon, then, and go back to the height of Valsugana Strigno, fed up with these beautiful places and still outside of mass tourism and easy stereotypes.
Valsugana at the table
But a "stereotype" we can afford, and that is the famous "Valsugana polenta, which has made this valley famous throughout Italy. Actually, the original recipe is still secret the housewives, but in public places is served in many different ways: with meat sauce, mushrooms, with cheese or meat of deer, the choice is very wide. Moreover, this valley has its traditions un'enogastronomia copy of Trentino: polenta appear next to the famous "spatzle (green spinach dumplings), stuffed dumplings, or the risotto with Teroldego (Lower Trentino red wine doc) with melted gorgonzola. In any case, the restoration of the area is substantial and less expensive than the average tourist valleys: in short, the hope of classic "good food and spend less" is still in Valsugana something realistic, thanks to the genuineness of his country and the hospitality of its inhabitants.
Wedged between the towns of Pergine and Grigno, and crossed by the River Brenta, Valsugana is one of the main communication routes of Trentino, in virtue of the presence of major road infrastructure and a geographical location that places it as a crossroads naturally between the city of Trento and the eastern Veneto. For those in the eyes of the postcards the most famous valleys of the Trentino, the first impression of the Valsugana to see from the highway, it may not be exciting: the landscape is altered in the valley rather than the numerous manufacturing plants, small but widespread, and greenhouse crops (apple trees), which stand out in a campaign targeted at times still waiting auntenticamente traditional. The impact of modern development, however, is mitigated by the majestic mountains that squeeze the long valley, often until it takes on the appearance of a real canyon on their wooded slopes, then, can be seen here and the beautiful medieval castles the shape of a mysterious and dreamy, as well as pastures and farms that testify to the old agrarian settlement.
From village to Valsugana Civezzano
cultural and artistic heart of the itinerary is certainly Valsugana Borgo, a fine old town on the banks of the Brenta in certain places that recall the atmosphere of Venice, with its bridges and galleries overlooking the river, very beautiful buildings of the course, giving the feeling of a town once rich and important, has now become agricultural center, industrial and commercial importance of fair, village is dominated by the Castel Telvana, a magnificent fortress of the fourteenth century, unfortunately private property and not open, instead crossing the plain to the south and also briefly in the mountains that surround the Plateau of Asiago you can reach the secluded valley Sella with the interesting experiment of "Arte Sella" is a sort of garden that offers a happy combination of the imaginative works of contemporary art, made strictly from natural materials, and environment. Going then to Valsugana Trento, deserve a break and Civezzano Pergine, who retain some interesting churches, stands out as the presence of two lakes, picturesque parallel to each other and separated by a wooded ridge: the Caldonazzo (formerly visible from the highway) and Lake Levico (nearby hot springs are of the same name), similar to each other, offer delightful lake suitable for a pleasant and romantic walks.
From Tesino to Lagorai
Back at the village and then to Castelnuovo, Let's go now in the mountains, north, and we begin to climb the slopes of the Dolomite Group Lagorai, one of the least known and most intact of Trentino destination of our trip is the cold, lonely Step Manghen, small pass at 2043 meters above sea level from which you can descend to the Val di Fiemme. Already tortuosissima the road to the pass you can enjoy the unspoiled Lagorai, in dense conifer forests and meadows filled with delightful green, dotted with ancient huts (now converted to farm friendly) and more recent huts used for vacationing. Once at Manghen (when there is a refuge-bistro style restaurant, bordered by a lovely stretch of water) is possible different paths to travel on foot, but some were only suitable for those who possess a "good leg" to the less experienced it is recommended that it leads in three quarters of an hour at the Pond Buse, in a beautiful alpine scenery. Back in the valley by the same way, we proceed to Strigno, village dominated by a soaring bell tower and by the size of the Monte Lefre, military post in the First World War, around small towns rise from the houses brightly plastered (Samone, Villa Agnedo, hopefully Scurelle, Ivano Fracena with fairy Castel Ivano) which together form a kind of curious "urban sprawl" alpine. It then starts to climb to more than Bieno and earn the green valley Tesino, with the picturesque towns of Pieve (home of the statesman Alcide De Gasperi) and Castel Tesino, both popular for summer holidays.
Val Malene and the Cima d'Asta
After crossing the vast, rolling plateau, continue towards the Brocon pass through a landscape of dense forests. You meet at a certain point the junction to the Val Malene, marked by a sign tourism: it is a magical and secret, marked by a clear stream, the Grigno, and equipped with shelters, some restaurants nearby, is also the parking which gives access to the path for the Cima d'Asta (2883 m.), a must for lovers of trekking the path leads to neno known one of the corners of the Dolomites, and therefore more attractive for those in search of true wilderness, the summit of this magnificent massif - which offers a magnificent panorama - is affordable only by trained and experienced hikers, but is not limited to climbers, making it a wonderful destination (August-September months as indicated) for those seeking a healthy and long Sgambati without the risks of other climbing Dolomites; the reach of many instead of the same name, a lovely lake at the foot of the mountain , near which is a cozy refuge is open during the summer. However, the path to the lake and possibly for the Cima d'Asta is a veritable gallery of scenic splendor: starting Grigno, still raging torrent here that sometimes form rapids and waterfalls that accompanies the entire trip; impressive, on the other hand, the closer the views as spectacular and tormented rocky ramparts of the Cima d'Asta. By the way of going back down, finally allowing a detour to visit the enchanting Lake Bruno Costa, one of the deepest lakes at high altitude (60 meters) of Europe.
Step Towards Recovery Brocon
Provincial Road from the junction of Val Malene, then continue to Step Brocon that welcomes us with a little ruined grasslands from the ski lifts and several senior lightning, very good starting point, however, for an unforgettable Desk. From here, going to one of several hills surrounding the pass, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Dolomites and San Martino di Castrozza Primiero, reached by a narrow road that winds thousand curves in the ancient lands of the Ladino. But that is another story: a last farewell to Brocon, then, and go back to the height of Valsugana Strigno, fed up with these beautiful places and still outside of mass tourism and easy stereotypes.
Valsugana at the table
But a "stereotype" we can afford, and that is the famous "Valsugana polenta, which has made this valley famous throughout Italy. Actually, the original recipe is still secret the housewives, but in public places is served in many different ways: with meat sauce, mushrooms, with cheese or meat of deer, the choice is very wide. Moreover, this valley has its traditions un'enogastronomia copy of Trentino: polenta appear next to the famous "spatzle (green spinach dumplings), stuffed dumplings, or the risotto with Teroldego (Lower Trentino red wine doc) with melted gorgonzola. In any case, the restoration of the area is substantial and less expensive than the average tourist valleys: in short, the hope of classic "good food and spend less" is still in Valsugana something realistic, thanks to the genuineness of his country and the hospitality of its inhabitants.
TRAVEL NOTES
Directions:
From North, follow signs for Trento and Bolzano Bassano del Grappa, thus taking the highway that crosses the entire Valsugana. From Verona, follow the signs to Trent and then proceed as above. Padua, Bassano del Grappa reach and then follow the signs for Trento.
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