Croviana between valley-floor forest, cycle path and cultural heritage

Ontaneta di Croviana: forest landscape on the valley floor

The Ontaneta di Croviana is a rare wet valley-floor forest and is protected as a Special Area of Conservation under the Natura 2000 network. The central core of the Ontaneta di Croviana lies within the municipality of Croviana. For orientation on site, the connection with the Val di Sole cycle and pedestrian path and the valley trail is also important: the Ontaneta di Croviana can be reached by bicycle and on foot via these routes. Anyone wishing to visit the natural area can plan a walk or bike ride as a separate item on their itinerary. This allows the nature stop to be planned separately from the historical sights.

Historical traces and cultural themes

Castello dei Pezzen dates back to the 16th century and later became the residence of the Thun family. The complex includes a tower and small corner turrets. Another historical facet is represented by the Church of San Giorgio: it dates from 1600 and features Gothic forms and wood-carved icons. MMape is housed in an 18th-century water mill on the Noce in Fosine. Culture enthusiasts can plan Castello dei Pezzen, San Giorgio and MMape as separate stops. The three destinations can be included independently in the day's itinerary on site.

Cycling through Croviana

The Val di Sole cycle path runs through Croviana; in addition to the village, it includes other places. The Val di Sole cycle path is 35 kilometres long and follows the Noce River. Its elevation profile is not particularly demanding. This makes it possible to include a bike tour in your travel plans without placing an especially challenging elevation profile at the forefront. The 35 kilometres provide a clear framework for route planning. The undemanding elevation profile can be taken into account when choosing the pace and planning breaks. This keeps the route suitable as an independent cycling component, even when additional sections through other places are included.

Planning your trip around your interests

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Croviana became a preferred holiday destination for aristocratic families from Trentino and Lombardy. For groups of at least five people, MMape offers guided tours by prior reservation even outside opening hours. Chili Rafting offers rafting. Rafting therefore stands as a separate focus alongside the historical themes. Anyone wishing to combine both areas can plan a visit to the castle, San Giorgio or MMape separately from the rafting activity.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When choosing your hotel for a trip to Croviana, it helps to define a clear focus. Those who want to use the Val di Sole cycle path can plan around cycling and its undemanding elevation profile. Those interested in history can make Castello dei Pezzen, San Giorgio and MMape the focus of their trip. The Ontaneta di Croviana also offers a specific connection with nature through its walking and cycling paths.

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