The defining element of Val di Sole is water. In fact, the toponym "Sol," from which it takes its name, is believed to originate from the Celtic water deity Sulis, regarded as the Great Mother and source of life. The connection between the land and water is renewed in every season of the year: sawmills, mills, renewable energy, winter sports, river sports, thermal springs, and the water flowing in streams, rivers, and waterfalls, water that becomes snow and covers the ski slopes, and water that turns into ice at higher altitudes.
Mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes: Val di Sole represents pure mountain nature, a land waiting to be explored. It is located in northwestern Trentino between the Ortles-Cevedale, Adamello-Presanella, and Brenta Dolomites mountain ranges, the latter declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.
Val di Sole stretches for over 40 km along the Noce River, which has been ranked by National Geographic as one of the world's top ten rivers for rafting. Much of the area is protected by the Adamello Brenta Nature Park to the south and the Stelvio National Park to the north, where the two side valleys, Val di Peio and Val di Rabbi, extend.
Enchanting places waiting to be discovered. Val di Sole is made up of small villages and consists of 13 municipalities, spread along the axis formed by the Noce River. Some towns are located in the valley floor, while others are perched on the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
What could be better than traveling in search of new flavors? Sit back and let yourself be taken on a journey of aromas and tastes through the typical products of Val di Sole, where the star is undoubtedly Casolét, a traditional cheese and a Slow Food Presidium.
A window into the past, discovering the history, art, traditions, and culture of the Solandra civilization, alongside long-lost ways of life and the arts and crafts of mountain living. From milk processing to life in the malga (alpine dairy farms) or maso (mountain homesteads), to the craftsmanship of wood, ceramics, and iron—immerse yourself in a world full of fascinating curiosities!
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