Discover Vigo Rendena: Mountain Village Between Churches, Trails and Rural Architecture
Accommodation in Vigo Rendena
Vigo Rendena is a traditional mountain village with a tangible connection to history, rural architecture and mountain landscapes. The village lies partly on the eastern slopes of Corno Basso and partly on the valley floor at the edge of an extensive agricultural area. If you would like to get to know an Italian mountain village not only through its landscapes but also through its buildings and trails, you will find several distinctive aspects here to consider when planning your trip.
Churches, Chapels and the History of the Village
The Church of San Lorenzo in Vigo Rendena dates back to before 1384. In the area around Vigo Rendena, the Chiesa di San Valentino on Monte Nizzone was consecrated on 20 July 1405. Its origins are connected with the communities of Vigo Rendena, Darè and Javrè: they built the church to protect the livestock herds driven up to the mountain pastures.
The Chiesa di San Valentino preserves frescoes attributed to Simone Baschenis. They depict the Annunciation, Christ and the Evangelists. Vigo Rendena also has historic landmarks: according to tradition, the Capitello delle Quattro Facce was erected in 1348 as a votive offering during the plague and expanded in 1630.
The village's more recent history includes a major setback. Vigo Rendena was destroyed by a severe fire in 1929 and almost completely rebuilt. Another religious site is located in the Fisaröl district in the upper part of Vigo Rendena: the Grotta di Lourdes is a small shrine built in 1959. It faithfully reproduces the grotto of Lourdes and houses statues of the Madonna and Saint Bernadette created by the sculptor Ermanno Moroder from Ortisei.
Val San Valentino and Trails Through the Surrounding Area
In the wider regional surroundings of Vigo Rendena, Val di San Valentino stretches into the heart of Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta as a wild, unspoiled side valley. Excursions among waterfalls and mountain huts are possible there. The trails in the hilly areas around Vigo Rendena offer views over the Sarca Valley.
Vigo Rendena is the starting point for hiking and cycling routes connecting the villages of the lower Val Rendena. The Giro dei Comuni di Porte di Rendena is a walk through Vigo and other villages in Porte di Rendena, passing through Val San Valentino. Tour Malga Praino No. 985 is a circular route from Vigo Rendena through Val San Valentino and Val di Borzago.
Walks to discover the rural architecture are also available in Vigo Rendena.
Cycling Route, Fishing Ponds and Trentino Specialties
The Bicigrill Vigo Rendena combines cycling with regional cuisine. It rents out e-bikes along the Sarca cycle route in Val Rendena and offers typical Trentino sandwiches, Trentino carne salada and artisan ice cream.
The Laghetto Salmerino Alpino in Vigo Rendena comprises two sport-fishing ponds stocked with brown trout, rainbow trout and Arctic char.
More Destinations for Orientation
More destinations for orientation: Prissian, Montagnaga, Marilleva 900, Terlago, Palai Im Fersental, Volano, Candriai and Tuenno.
For the wider travel overview: Trentino.
