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Lago di Tovel Lago di Molveno Lago di Toblino Lago di Tenno Lago Rotondo Lago Pian Palù Lago di Serraia Lago delle Piazze Lago di Caldonazzo Lago di Ledro Lago Smeraldo T. Rabbies Torrente Noce Lago di Cavedine Lago di S. Massenza Lago di Terlago Lago di Caldaro Lago di Monticolo Lago di Levico Lago Nambino Lago di Santa Giustina Laghetti S.Leonardo L a g o d i G a r d a Torrente Noce Lago dei Caprioli Torrente Noce Torrente Noce Fiume Adige Fiume Adige Torrente Noce Fiume Adige Fiume Adige Castel Malgolo Castel Cles Castel Valer Castel Nanno Castel Bragher Castel Thun Castel Belasi Castel S.Gottardo Castel Belfort Castello Altaguardia Castel Caldes Castel S.Michele Castel Madruzzo Castel Stenico Castel Campo Castello di Sabbionara Castel Beseno Castel Pietra Castel Toblino Castel Drena Castello del Buonconsiglio TRENTO BOLZANO Rovereto MALÉ Monclassico Croviana Dimaro Mezzana Ossana Folgarida Marilleva 1400 Pellizzano Terzolas Peio Paese Cusiano Cogolo Commezzadura Daolasa Cavizzana Cis Cles Revò Cagnò Sanzeno Romeno Romallo Cavareno Sarnonico Fondo Malosco Bréz Dàmbel Còredo Tassullo Taio Tres Caldes Rabbi Fonti Menas Vermiglio Nanno Tuenno Flavon Terres Bresimo Cunevo Tòn Denno Campodenno Sporminore Spormaggiore Vervò Cavedago Andalo Fai della Paganella Mezzolombardo Mezzocorona S. Michele a. A. Mezzocorona A22 San Michele all'Adige Trento nord Trento sud Terlago Sopramonte Sardagna Pergine Valsugana Tione di Trento Riva del Garda Madonna di Campiglio Carisolo Pinzolo Ora Roverè della Luna A22 Egna - Ora Rovereto nord Rovereto sud L. di Garda nord Nago Torbole S. Lorenzo in Banale Lasino Padergnone Calavino Cavedine Drena Pietramurata Aldeno Besenello Brentonico Isera Arco Clòz Valpiana Malgolo Cascate di Saènt Presson Segonzano Cembra Castello Passo del Tonale Cascate di Vallesinella Cascate del Lares Cascate Nardis Rumo Val di Rumo Passo Mendola Passo Palade San Romedio Parco Faunistico Molina di Ledro Storo Sarche Comano Terme Ponte Arche Drò Fiavé Marilleva 900 Mostizzolo Livo Lauregno Castelfondo Madonna di Senale Proves Mori Avio Ala Folgaria Lavarone Mattarello Bolzano Sud Bolzano Nord Cornedo Egna Aldino Madonna di Pietralba Nova Ponente Dermulo Salorno Stramentizzo Sant'Antonio Caldaro Baselga di Pinè Frassilongo S. Orsola Terme Palù del Fersina Levico Terme Roncegno Caldonazzo Ala- Avio Campo Carlo Magno Strombiano Vigo di Tòn Segno Mollaro Peio Fonti Molveno Forte Strino Vezzano Passo del Ballino Rango Rocchetta Samoclevo S. Bernardo Lavis V A L D I S O L E 2 1 6 3 7 30 10 12 13 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 9 20 48 49 50 52 16 17 18 25 27 26 22 21 29 28 14 19 23 53 Case di Viso 56 Bernina Express 55 Giro dei Passi 54 Capo di Ponte 47 32 Vigo di Fassa 31 Predazzo 33 Pale di S. Martino 15 4 11 45 5 8 24 51 Merano Brennero Feltre Vicenza Verona Lago d'Idro Edolo PARCO NATURALE ADAMELLO - BRENTA PARCO NAZIONALE DELLO STELVIO MAROCCHE DI DRO MONTE BONDONE BLEGGIO INFERIORE BLEGGIO SUPERIORE VALFLORIANA VAL DI RABBI VAL DI PEIO C.ma Presena 3068 s C.ma Presanella 3556 s Ghiacciaio Presena 2900 M. Spolverino 2093 s P R E S A N E L L A A D A M E L L O D O L O M I T I D I B R E N T A C.ma Brenta 2580 s C.ma Grostè 2897 s Sasso Rosso 2645 s Monte Peller 2319 s M. Cevedale 3769 s M. Vioz 3644 s P.ta S. Matteo 3684 s V A L D ' U L T I M O M. Vigo 2144 s V A L G E N O V A V A L D I C E M B R A V A L L E D E I M O C H E N I V A L D ' E G A Penegal 1737 s P R E D A I A S T R A D A D E L V I N O G R U P P O D E L L E M A D D A L E N E Corno dei Tre Signori 3360 s PEJO 3000 Loc. Tarlenta 2000 V A L D I N O N C.ma Paganella 2125 s Fototeca Trentino Sviluppo S.p.A. - foto di: O.Farys, D.Lira, F. Faganello, G.Deflorian, G.Zotta, R.Besana, R.Kiaulehn, R.Cavulli, P. Lattuada, A. Razzoli, A. Debiasi, G. Cavulli, P. Geminiani, R. Magrone. Fototeca ApT Val di Sole - foto di: G. Borghesi, T. Mochen, A. Dalpez, A. Vigarani, L. Brentari, G. Bernardi LEGENDA DEI SEGNI - LEGEND FERROVIA TRENTO-MALÉ-MARILLEVA TRENTO-MALÉ-MARILLEVA RAILWAY AUTOSTRADA MOTORWAY STRADA PRINCIPALE MAIN ROAD STRADA SECONDARIA SECONDARY ROAD FORTE E CASTELLO FORT AND CASTLE FUNIVIA/TELECABINA CABLE CAR FUNICOLARE FUNICULAR RAILWAY GALLERIA TUNNEL CAPOLUOGO DI VALLE VALLEY MAIN CENTRE CENTRO ABITATO INHABITED CENTRE PRINCIPALE CITTÀ MAIN TOWN

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Suggestions for tourist destinations in Val di Sole and surrounding areas

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Lago di Tovel

Lago diMolveno

Lago di Toblino

Lago di Tenno

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1 MALÉ: the main commercial administrative centre of the valley. Places to visit: Saint Maria Assunta parish church with frescos in local style along with Saint Valentine Chapel; the Val di Sole Civilisation Museum with a permanent exhi-bition of the valley’s traditional and working traditions; also the Marinelli smithwork (in Pondasio locality) where iron is worked with traditional methods (visits by booking only: Tel. +39 0463.901780)

2 CALDES-CAVIZZANA (3 Km from Malé): at the doorsteps of the village rises Caldes Castle built between 13th and 17th century and now owned by the Autonomous Province of Tren-to which has recently renovated it; only accessible in part. The Rocca’s ruins are composed of a quadrangular tower at the centre of a walled fence with nearby the ruins of a gothic chapel and signs of frescos; it can be reached by a short walk from the nearby hamlet of Samoclevo. Contrè, on the river Noce’s banks, is a well- known locality for its tourist and recreational structures, with cycle lane and walking route that connects the councils of Caldes and Cavizzana and also the Cavizzana’s nursery where local fish species are bred.

3 TERZOLAS (2 Km from Malé): in the centre of this pretty village there is the ‘Torraccia’, a 16th c. aristocratic residence which now houses exhibitions and conferences. Also worth a visit are S. Nicolò church and the Cercen cheese-dairy to taste and buy traditional products such as Casolèt and many others.

4 VAL DI RABBI - RABBI FONTI (12 Km from Malé): strik-ing Alpine valley, a little green pearl in the Stelvio National Park lateral to Val di Sole, well-known for its distinctive ‘Masi’ (summer-barns). Places to visit: Rabbi Thermal Spa Centre fa-mous for its ferruginous carbonic waters; the ancient, 1770’s Venetian Saw-mill, a splendid building totally renovated and still working for small jobs and educational activities; the Ru-atti Watermill now a museum showing the miller’s traditional way of life; Stablet Visitor Centre, which houses a marmots’ exhibition representing this funny rodent, which is very com-mon in this valley; to complete your visit to this area of rare harmony and beauty we recommend a short outing to the picturesque Saènt Waterfalls.

5 CROVIANA (1.5 Km from Malé): small, ancient hamlet of importance in the Middle Ages. Places to visit: Pezzen Palace, the small church of S. George and the still-inhabited castle.

6 MONCLASSICO-PRESSON (4 Km from Malé): well- known as the sundials’ villages treasuring no less than 50 solar clocks. On most of the buildings, sundials have been painted with French, Italic and/or Babylonian hours. Along the trail it has been realised a bio lake with a natural, eco-sustainable swimming pool.

7 DIMARO (5 Km from Malé): on the crossroad with the road to Madonna di Campiglio- Val Rendena, it represents the doorway to Adamello Brenta Park. It houses the Val Mele-drio Eco-museum which starts from the S. Lorenzo church, through the Venetian Saw-mill, currently under renovation, along the legendry ‘Emperor’s Way’ that passed through the wild Val Meledrio and tells about the past. The ancient, renovated power-hammer, called ‘Calcara’, where lime was once cooked. Continue walking until you reach S. Brigida Dos (knoll) where you will find an ancient 14th c. hospice and the remains of a small church where travellers found shelter and is now the site of Dos Mountain Dairy. At 6 Km there is Folgarida village, an important tourist area connected in the winter to Marilleva, Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo as a single skiing-district.

8 COMMEZZADURA - DAOLASA (8 Km from Malé): a group of small villages all with their own little church, the most important of which is the 13th c. S. Agata. In the ham-let of Daolasa there is the starting station for the namesake cable-car, where the direct link between the railway and the cable-car allows the reaching of high altitudes with splendid views on the Brenta Dolomites.

9 MEZZANA (11 Km from Malé): pleasant village known also for its two suburbs, Marilleva 900 and 1400, which in the winter season become a real paradise for skiers. On the river Noce, that separates Mezzana from Marilleva 900, winds the International Canoeing Slalom Stadium, site in the summer of national and international, canoe and rafting races. Here, in 1993, the Canoe World Championship took place. At Presanella cheese-dairy it is possible to taste and buy excel-lent cheeses like Casolèt. Recommended are also: the pano-ramic walk to the neighbouring hamlet of Roncio, which can also be reached by car, and a visit to the picturesque hamlets of Ortisè and Menas.

10 MENAS (19 Km from Malé): travelling through the pret-ty mountain hamlets of Termanago, Castello and Ortise’ you reach Menas where a splendid view spacing from the Brenta Group to Presanella Tonale Pass can be admired. Here is the starting point to arrive at the Pozze Alpine pastures.

11 CAPRIOLI LAKE-PELLIZZANO (21 Km from Malé): en-shrined in the splendid mountain of the Adamello-Presanella group it offers natural beauty, along with the chance to fish excellent trout. Back down in Pellizzano, the Nativity Mary parish church, well-known for its 16th c. Renaissance, gothic architecture is worth a visit.

12 VALPIANA - OSSANA (17 Km from Malé): little pretty valley above the village of Ossana rich in meadows and springs, with many dedicated areas for barbeques. In Ossana noteworthy are: the renovated S. Michele Castle (Tel. +39 0463.751301) which is accessible on its first and second level; S. Vigil Church with artworks by Ramus; the previous Austro-Hungarian war cemetery with a monument to the Kaiserschutze (imperial infantry); and the flowers’ trail which from the botanic garden leads down to the castle. Not to be missed in the Christmas season are the over 100 nativity scenes placed in the more interesting and picturesque corners of the village houses.

13 VAL DI PEIO - PEIO FONTI (28 Km from Malé): situated in the Stelvio National Park it is the oldest tourist resorts of the valley thanks to its renowned Thermal Spa Centre, also opened in the winter season and whose waters, flowing from as many as three springs, are ideal for beauty, hydrotherapy and inhalation treatments and rehabilitations. Of recent construction is the Peio 3000 cable-car which within 6 minutes brings from Tarlenta locality (2000 m) to the Mite Val-ley at 3000 m. Worth visiting in Peio village are: the ‘Guerra Bianca’ Museum that exhibits relics, weapons and pictures of WW1 that has been fought in this area and the S. Rocco cemetery where 5 Austro-Hungarian soldiers lie; they were discovered in the ice in 2004. Not to be missed are also: Casa Grazioli in Strombiano where the inner rooms of old houses are preserved (Mob. +39 339.6179380 - Tel. +39 0463.751420); the Animal Wildlife Centre which offers the opportunity to watch closely deer and fawns; the Peio Paese dairy, the last milk producers’ union in Trentino that still produces daily with traditional methods: butter, casolèt and other genuine cheeses made with cow and goat milk from the local area.

14 VERMIGLIO (20 Km from Malé): pretty Alpine village with distinctive fea-tures, located at the foot of the Presanella. Visit the War Museum which houses a collection of relics, weapons, exhibits and period documents, in particular those referring to the events occurred in this territory. Copious and relaxing the hikes that lead to the S. Leonardo pretty lakes located on the road towards Velon locality.

15 PASSO TONALE (30 Km from Malé): on the border between Lombardy and Trentino, it is the starting point of various excursions; from here departs the Paradiso Chairlift that carries to the namesake pass and to the glacier Presena (2900 m). At the arrival place of the chairlift, not to be missed is the new set-up museum ‘sounds and voices of the Great War’ placed inside the granite tunnel excavated by the soldiers involved in the WW1. It shows a multimedia display with sound installations and the exhibition of finds and information on the military events and living conditions of the soldiers. On the road between Tonale and Vermiglio there is Strino Fort, which was part of a fortification system in the Trentino area put in place by the Austrian General Staff. It has been renovated and it now houses an exhibition of relics and pictures of the Great War. A new Cable-car links up Passo Tonale with Ponte di Legno village.

16 MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO (24 Km from Malé): famous as a summer and even more as a winter resort in the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park. Visit nearby Nambino Lake, a spellbinding Alpine lake.

17 VALLESINELLA WATERFALLS (26 Km from Malé): are divided into high, middle and low waterfalls. From Madonna di Campiglio follow the directions towards Vallesinella and from the car-park in Vallesinella climb up along a series of small steps and little bridges amongst pretty cascades. The middle waterfalls are the most spectacular.

18 NARDIS AND LARES’ WATERFALLS (28 Km from Malé): in Genova Valley in the Adamello Brenta Park and reached after a short walk in the middle of a lush vegetation. Worth a visit in the nearby village of Pinzolo is the S. Vigil church and its famous Macabre Dance painted by Simone Baschenis in 1539.

19 VAL DI RUMO (20 Km from Malé): picturesque valley with its lovely land-scape crowned by the remains of the Alta Guardia Castle. From Rumo valley it is possible to reach the characteristic villages of Proves and Lauregno, in Bolzano province. From here recently built tunnels connect it with Val d’Ultimo in Alto Adige.

20 CLES (14 Km from Malé): the main centre in Val di Non, it is a gracious and hospitable little town. Worth a visit are: the early 16th c. parish church; the Assessorile Palace with the ‘Tavola Clesiana’, a 46 AD, bronze tablet which bestowed Roman citizenship on Val di Non; the panoramic terrace in Doss di Pez which enables a breathtaking view of the wide valley, the Cles Castle (no indoor visits allowed) and of the waters of the Santa Giustina big hydroelectric basin.

21 FONDO – SMERALDO LAKE AND RIO SASS CANYON (29 Km from Malé): the Rio Sass Canyon can be found in the very heart of the Fondo village, a gorge excavated by the flowing waters of the torrent which passes through the village and can be followed through cantilever gangways and stairways. Guided visits only by booking: Tel. +39 0463.850000. A visit to the nearby Smeraldo (emerald) Lake and a walk around its banks is also recommended.

22 NOVELLA RIVER PARK (21 Km from Malé): a naturalistic trail that winds through woodlands and breathtaking canyons for around 3.5 Km in the districts of Cloz, Dambel and Romallo in Valle di Non. The leading thread of the trail is the water which is instrumental for both nature and man; guided tours only by booking: Tel. +39 0463.432064

23 MENDOLA PASS (40 Km from Malé): wonderful and elegant woodland area with splendid views of the Brenta Group and on the Western Dolomites, it is the passageway from Val di Non towards Bolzano in Alto Adige (with 15 tight bends). Outstanding is the descent from the pass by funicular railway that carries to S. Antony near Caldaro Lake. The Monticolo lake in the vicinity is also worth a visit. It is possible to return by the well-known and panoramic ‘Wine Road’ that runs through extensive vineyards.

24 PALADE PASS (42 Km from Malé): Beside the natural beauty of the sur-rounding environment well worth a visit is the Madonna of Senale Sanctuary, also known as the Gypsy’s Madonna. Excellent the speck ham which can be consumed in the various Stube. The pass that connects the high Val di Non with Meran and Alto Adige provides typical Tyrol landscape and along the road it is possible to get a glimpse of the breathtaking, panoramic views.

25 S. ROMEDIO SANTUARY (24 Km from Malé): a distinctive hermitage which rises on the top of an over 70 m high rock spur. A steep staircase composed of 131 steps leads to the summit of the rocky cliff through a complex of five tiny, overlapping churches. In the adjacent enclosure lives a brown bear in memory of the S. Romedio’s legend. In the neighbouring village of Sanzeno worth a visit is the Gothic Renaissance cathedral dedicated to the three martyrs of Val di Non and the Rhaetian Museum which keeps artefacts by the Rhaetian people, who lived in Tyrol between 6th c. BC and 1st c. AD, and by the Romans. Tel. +39 0463.434125

26 TOVEL LAKE (31 Km from Malé): stunning lake in the Adamello Brenta Natural Park with the Brenta Dolomites as a backdrop. Known also as the ‘Red Lake’ for the peculiar reddening of its water due to the presence of local microorganisms, now no longer present. The area is one of the favourite habitat for brown bears, which are currently under constant monitoring through a conservation project.

27 THUN CASTLE (31 Km from Malé): rises nearby Vigo di Ton on top of a hill with a spectacular view on Val di Non. It keeps the original furniture and a rich picture gallery; of special value is the ‘Bishop’s Room’ entirely lined with Cim-brian wood, with panelled ceiling and magnificent ‘olle’ stoves (made with ma-jolica firebricks). The castle, inhabited by its owners until 1992, is now owned by the Autonomous Province which renovated it. Tel. +39 0461.657816. On the way to the castle in Mollaro the ‘Melinda Worlds’ visitors centre is ideal for lovers of the Golden Delicious and Renetta apples.

28 SPORMAGGIORE ANIMAL WILDLIFE PARK (36 Km from Malé): lies on the Paganella Plateau, it offers the possibility to watch closely the brown bear. Wolves, some owls’ couples and a male wildcat have recently been introduced in the park. Shortly will be brought in some specimens of otter, fox and lynx. Tel. +39 0461.653622

29 S.MICHELE ALL’ADIGE (43 Km from Malé): worth a visit is the Museum of Uses and Customs of the Trentino People, founded in 1968 by Giuseppe Šebesta, collecting materials on Trentino history, economy, dialects and folklore. Distinguished for its analytical attention devoted to the agricultural, woodland and pastoral system of the Alpine Mountain. Tel. +39 0461.650314

30 SEGONZANO PYRAMIDS (65 Km from Malé): situated in Val di Cembra, known for the many porphyry caves. Earth pyramids reaching the height of 20 metres and mostly toppled by a large porphyry stone represent a perfect, natural masterpiece, the result of water erosion throughout a span of millions of years. They are commonly called also ‘Omeni di Segonzan’ (Segonzan’s Men). Tel +39 0461.683110 (Cembra APT).

31 PREDAZZO (100 Km from Male’): is the most populous centre in Val di Fiemme. Visit the Civil, Mineralogical, Geological and Ethnographic Museum which values and promotes the knowledge in the local geological and mineral-ogical heritage. Tel. +39 0462.500366

32 VIGO DI FASSA (116 Km from Malé): nestled in the Dolomites in the name-sake valley. Visit the Ladin Cultural Museum (Museo Ladin de Fascia), a cross section of Ladin civilisation and culture from prehistoric to present time, and the S. Giuliana and S. John’s churches. Tel +39 0462.760182.

33 PALE DI S.MARTINO (130 Km from Malé): famous mountainous group surrounding the well known tourist resort of San Martino di Castrozza in the Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino Natural Park. Le Pale are made of dolomite rock (or dolostone), a sedimentary rock composed of calcium magnesium carbonate.

34 TRENTO (55 Km from Malé): the main town of the Province and ancient capital of the Bishop Principality. Within its old walls there are: Piazza Duomo (main square) with S. Vigil Cathedral, the Pretorio Palace and Via Belenzani (a wide road with the most beautiful buildings of the city), the Diocesan Mu-seum and the Tridentum Roman city (an archaeological site). Right outside the walls rises the Buonconsiglio Castle, the venue of prestigious exhibitions, with the precious Torre Aquila (Eagle Tower). Not to be missed: the brand-new Muse (inaugurated in July 2013), the first museum that harmoniously com-bines nature, science and technology; and the Piedicastello Galleries, a space mainly dedicated to the history and the memory of Trentino. (Trento APT: +39 0461.216000). 8 Km from Trento, in the Mattarello airport area the G. Caproni Aeronautical Museum exhibit a collection of world importance of aeroplanes and historical relics belonging to the family of Gianni Caproni. Amongst them around 20 historical planes, 9 of which are unique pieces in the world.

35 BASELGA DI PINÈ (71 Km from Malé): situated in the middle of the Pinè’s Plateau, it is best-know for S. Mary Santuary of Montagnaga. Its distinctive fea-tures are the two lakes, Piazze and Serraia, where sailing is practiced as a sport.

36 VALLE DEI MOCHENI (79 Km from Malé): enchanted valley, known for its natural beauty, rich in history and traditions; inhabited by an ancient commu-nity of German origins, the Mocheni. Visit the old Frassilongo Watermill, the mines in Palù of Fersina and the Filzerhof Alpine Barn. Tel +39 0461.550073

37 CALDONAZZO LAKE (72 Km from Malé): the largest lake in Trentino, after the Garda Lake, it is nestled in the pleasant landscape of Valsugana and sur-rounded by lovely villages. It offers excellent opportunities to practice aquatic sports.

38 LEVICO LAKE (74 Km from Malé): on its banks there are two beach resorts and an area of free access. There are many walks around the lake, whose shape reminds of a Norwegian fiord, and fishing is also practiced here. Nearby there are the renowned Thermal Spa Centres of Levico and Vetriolo.

39 BESENO CASTLE (70 Km from Malé): close to Besenello, it dominates the entire Adige Valley. It is the widest, feudal, walled complex in Trentino (long around 250 m) and was built during the Dark Ages. Tel. +39 0464.834600

40 MART - ROVERETO (79 Km from Malé): the Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery (MART) displays important international exhibitions: free-number 800397760. Rovereto is the second town in Trentino with a beautiful historical centre. Not to be missed: the Depero’s Futuristic Art-house, the first Italian fu-turistic museum; the Italian History War Museum in the Venetian Castle which dominates the city; and the Bell of the Fallen in war.

41 ALA (101 Km from Malé): has a distinctive medieval design with beautiful and narrow pavements, courtyards, pretty loggias and majestic noble palaces. It reached the apex of its greatness in the 17th and 18th centuries due to the development of a thriving, silk and velvet industry renowned all over Europe. Visit the majestic Arcipretale and S. John Church rich in paintings from the Verona’s School.

42 AVIO OR SABBIONARA CASTLE (km 102 da Malé): the medieval castle towers over the little town of Avio and is one of the most renowned and old castles in Trentino. Interesting for its mural paintings, the gradation of the forti-fied system, the strikingly mediaeval environment and its landscape. Tel. +39 0464.684453

43 RIVA DEL GARDA (92 Km from Malé): it overlooks the biggest Italian lake and famous for its climate, its Mediterranean landscape and for being the meet-ing point for lovers of many sports such as sailing, windsurf, climbing, mountain biking and trekking. Visiting the town centre with its fine architecture is a must.

44 LEDRO LAKE (97 Km from Malé): the Eastern banks of the lake is the site of the remains of prehistorical stilt-houses which in 2011 became part of the Unesco World Heritage Sites. Also here many aquatic sports are practiced.

45 FIAVÈ STILT HOUSES (68 Km from Malé): have recently became part of the Unesco World Heritage Sites. They enabled the reconstruction of the history of the ancient lake basin, which started around 15,000 y. ago, and that of the population who lived around here and the remains of huts, stilt-houses, weap-ons, iron tools, ceramics etc. are still visible.

46 TOBLINO CASTLE (78 Km from Malé): it is regarded as the romantic es-sence of the Alpine castle tradition. Built before the 12th century, it is clinging on a cliff by the namesake lake in the Lakes’ Valley between Padergnone and Sarche. It is privately owned.

47 VEZZANO POTS (65 Km from Malé): glacial pots also known as the ‘Giants Pots’, can be visited along the Stoppani Path in the Lakes’ Valley. They are a cu-rious and spectacular legacy of the erosive action of the ancient Atesino Glacier around 20,000 y. ago.

48 MOLVENO (49 Km from Male’): famous tourist resort by the namesake lake in whose waters the majestic peaks of the Brenta Group mirror themselves. It offers a gorgeous beach and a green shore equipped with facilities for sport or relaxing.

49 COMANO THERMAL CENTRE (65 Km from Malé): Thermal Spa centre for hydrotherapy, dermatological and inhalation treatments which characterises the whole area of Banale, Bleggio and Lomaso. The landscape is pleasant and harmonious and quite distinctive by the peculiar style of individual houses or group of them. Worth a visit, around 10 Km away, is the hamlet of Rango, a medieval jewel of the Bleggio plateau.

50 BOLZANO (82 Km from Malé): the main town in Alto Adige inhabited by a mix of Italian and German speaking population. The more characteristic core of the city is Erbe Square with a lively fruit-and-veg market and the Arcade in the historical and commercial centre of the town where the most beautiful and characteristic buildings of the town can be admired. Places to visit are also: the Archeological Museum where Otzi, the man of Similàun, is kept; the Ca-thedral in Walther Square, a 13th c. gothic building; the Domenican Church; and just outside the city the Firmian Castle belonging to the well-known moun-tain-climber and explorer Reinhold Messner.

51 MERANO (76 Km from Malé through the Palade Pass): distinguishing small South-Tyrol town with an ancient historical centre surrounded by Arcades. Places to visit are: the 15th c. Cathedral; the Princely Castle; and, in the Maia Alta area, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle also known as Sissi’s Gardens which gather over 80 botanic environments, themed gardens, artistic pavilion and sensual stations. Not to be missed is also a visit to Tyrol Castle, interesting because of the presence nearby of the Avian-wildlife Rescue Centre, the only place in the Alps that cares for wounded birds before setting them free.

52 MADONNA OF PIETRALBA SANTUARY (83 Km from Malé): one of the main sanctuaries in Alto Adige at 1,520 m of altitude, with a Baroque church and a luxurious landscape towards Catinaccio. The sanctuary was founded in 1553 AD after the finding of a miraculous statue, an Alabaster Pietà, by a local farmer to whom, apparently, the Virgin Mary appeared curing him of his illness. As a thanking gesture the Madonna asked him to build a little church for who-ever wished to come to praise and pray to her.

53 CASE DI VISO (48 Km from Malé): a typical, high-altitude village near Pez-zo-Ponte di Legno in High Valcamonica, Lombardy, in the Stelvio National Park; worthy for being able to maintain its traditional, old buildings’ architecture.

54 CAPO DI PONTE (82 Km from Malé): in Valcamonica, Lombrady; here there is the National Park of the Naquane Cave Art, celebrated for being one of the greatest findings of rock incisions, which became part of the Unesco World Heritage in 1979.

55 GIRO DEI PASSI (254 Km from Malé): the itinerary includes the Stelvio National Pass encompassing Trentino, Lombardy and South Tyrol. Starting from Val di Sole it passes through the Tonale Pass (1883 m), crosses over the Gavia Pass (2621 m) and then descends towards S. Caterina Valfurva. It continues towards Bormio and from here towards the Stelvio Pass (2758 m) that connects with Val Venosta to reach Meran and then return to Val di Sole hiking over the Palade Pass (1512 m).

56 PANORAMIC ROUTE OF THE BERNINA GLACIERS (92 Km from Malé to Tirano): part of the Unesco World Heritage Sites from 2008, it is a spectacu-lar itinerary to be done partly by car and partly by the renowned Red Train or Bernina Express. Departing from Val di Sole through the Tonale Pass you arrive at Edolo and then through the Aprica Pass reach Tirano in Valtellina, from where the Little Red Train, along a 61 Km railway track, connects with S. Moritz in Switzerland surrounded by unequalled, natural scenery.

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