Summer 2016 Press Kit

HOW HOSPITALITY BECOMES MORE (ECO) SUSTAINABLE

In a land that safeguards its natural habitat even tourism is green

Sustainability and biodiversity protection are strategic assets in Trentino. Great attention is focused on the “environment-friendly” approach, inspiring new models of quality hospitality: in line with tradition yet open to welcoming the opportunities innovation has to offer, starting from “green” technologies

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THE MANY FACES OF TRENTINO IN ONE CARD

For an experience-filled holiday

Nature, art, history, fine dining and wining, wellness. Trentino has many “souls” that you can savour, perhaps by treating yourself to the luxury of leaving your car at home for a completely relaxing holiday. All you need is a Trentino Guest Card in your pocket to be able to use all public transportation means free of charge and discover the great attractions the territory has to offer, taking advantage of special discounts

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VAL DI SOLE BIKE LAND IS PAINTED IN RAINBOW COLOURS

Coming up – lots of events for pros, amateurs and kids

The highlight of the summer will be the UCIElite World Championship, from August 29th to September 11th, held for the second time in Val di Sole after the positive experience in 2008. The UciMaster World Championship will also be held at the same time

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NATURE WELCOMES MAGICAL SOUNDS AND SILENCES

Nineteen events, unfolding between July and August, in the Monti Pallidi mountains

The “Sounds of the Dolomites” Festival, now in its twenty-second edition, is held against the beautiful backdrop of the Trentino Dolomites and features a music programme spanning classical, jazz, world and auteur music. This year, the highlights of the Festival are Misha Maisky, Stefano Bollani, Mari Boine, Ballake Sissoko, Giuliano Carmignola, Mario Brunello, Yong Min Cho, Neri Marcorè, Franco D’Andrea, Markus Stockhausen and Cristina Donà

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TRAVEL BY TRAIN THROUGH HISTORY AND CULTURE

From 7 May to 16 September, take the mini-train to the Trentino Castles

Spend a weekend discovering some of the most scenically attractive castles in Trentino… by railway. Once again this year, after last summer’s enormous success and full bookings, tourists will be able to visit four of Trentino’s most interesting castles – San Michele and Caldes in Val di Sole, Valer and Thun in Val di Non – by train, in an interesting and scenic journey through history, art and the landscape on the Trento-Malé route. This year’s package also features three days of fun for children

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SHOWCASING THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

Discovering the four main cultural institutions in Trentino

Trentino has four top-class museums with interesting and valuable collections: the Mart in Rovereto, the Muse and the Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento and the Museum of Customs and Traditions of the People of Trentino in San Michele all’Adige. All four are architectural gems from different periods, each one a mirror of its time

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VISITING THE NETWORK OF FORTS ALONG THE PEACE TRAIL

Civezzano opens the doors of the newly restored ‘painted’ fort

During the summer visitors will be able to admire once again the newly restored Tagliata Superiore (road defence fortification) of Civezzano, an important Austro-Hungarian artefact part of the military works of the fortified belt around Trento. The Tagliata is unique in that it preserves, on the sides of the two gunports, the artillery firing directions

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HIGH ALTITUDE EXPERIENCES IN 146 MOUNTAIN HUTS

Fantastic peaks… not only for mountaineers

Alpine mountain accommodations are becoming ever more popular as the final destination in hiking excursions and thus have come to play a new role in combining tradition with modern living. The opportunity to share the emotions experienced in close contact with nature and the tales of mountain hut managers makes the visitors even more aware of how special these places are

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VISIT THE “HIGHLANDS” WITH THE ALPINE GUIDES

The new summer event for mountain lovers in Trentino

The mountain summit professionals have prepared 43 proposals for all those interested in the nature, history and traditions of Trentino. The proposals are grouped under 3 main headings: the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great War and the most trendy sports and activities performed in unique environments

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FOUR ELEMENTS, A THOUSAND ADVENTURES

Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor experience

Water, earth, air and rocks created by fire: Trentino is a multidisciplinary arena full of exhilarating new adventures. You can experience the contact with nature surrounded by mountain peaks, valleys, lakes, rivers and streams, in an ideal environment for trekking, cycling, sailing, surfing and sport-climbing, as well as an assortment of extreme sports, golf and fishing

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PEDALLING AMONG LAKES AND MOUNTAINS

Offering you 430 km of cycling paths, three Bike Tours and the “Network of MTB trails”

Cycling represents one of the strongest and structured proposals in the landscape of active and nature-oriented holidays in Trentino, thanks to 11 cycling and walking paths on safe roads and thousands of kilometres of off road trails, plus the bike-hotels, the bike rental services, the integrated transport facilities and the bike shuttles

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