Experiencing Trento, Italy in a sustainable way, is not as difficult as you might think. Valsugana, a valley rich in water and open spaces, is the first certified destination for sustainable tourism in the world! The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is an organization established by the United Nations to achieve the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. This organization has awarded Valsugana sustainable status. The local population is very proud of this result. The development of tourism is not only about ‘green and slow’, but great importance is also placed on the local population, the well-being of the environment and social and economic sustainability.
Travel to Trento by train
When you go on holiday, you naturally want to make sure that you do this as sustainably as possible. A good sustainable option is to go on holiday by train. From Utrecht Central you can reach Trento in about thirteen hours. Italy is therefore also easily accessible by train. In the main cities of the province of Trentino, Rovereto and Trento, national and international trains meet. As a result, the rest of the province is also easily accessible from these stations. In addition, the stations are located in the city center, which means that you are directly close to all hotspots. You can also explore Italy further from Trento by train. Connections to cities such as Verona, Milan and Venice all depart from the heart of the Province.
Cycling through Trento, Italy
The beautiful mountains, valleys and lakes offer enough nature to discover the area in Trento by bike. Italy nowadays offers many cycling routes, so that you can travel safely on the road when you are on a bike. There are several cycling routes in Trentino, with which you can plan a nice day out. We have highlighted the three most beautiful routes especially for you:
1. Valsugana . bike path
As the first certified destination for a sustainable holiday, you naturally have many options for sustainable travel. The valley is rich in cycle paths and also has an official cycle route. The route starts in the village of Pergine Valsugana, a town about 10 kilometers from Trento. The route takes you for 52 kilometers along Lago di Caldonazzo and Lago di Levico to finally finish in Bassano del Grappa in the province of Veneto.
2. The Adige cycle path
This cycle route connects Bolzano, which is located in the north of Trentino, with the city of Verona in Veneto. The route of 80 kilometers long is the longest route in the area. The most interesting part of this route is the part between Trento and Rovereto, where you are taken through the vineyards of Vallagarina.
3. The cycle path of Fiemme and Fassa
This cycling route is the ideal choice for the sporty, adventurous cyclist. The route is 48 kilometers long and is highly recommended for cyclists looking for mountains. For miles you are surrounded by coniferous spruce and larch forests, and by meadows surrounded by the Dolomites. On this route you will find a number of height differences and steep parts. This makes this real route really for the sporty holidaymaker.
Local experience in Trento, Italy
The province of Trentino provides a great diversity of local products: from wine to olive oil and from cheeses to cured meats. There are several olive groves and vineyards and farms in the area surrounding Trento. Italy is a country of culinary class, where you can enjoy food and drink to the fullest. To give you an idea of the possibilities, we will highlight two local tastings for you:
Cantina Moser
The Moser family has its roots in the Cembra Valley, where their vineyard is also located. Although this valley is located a little northeast of Trento, the family’s tasting room is in Trento itself. Here you can taste various wines, where you are taken into the wine process and history of the family.
Tasting Il Ponte Dei Sapori
In the village of Levico Terme, located on ‘Lago di Levico’, there is a specialty store with local products called ‘ Il Ponte Dei Sapori ‘. This shop organizes a tasting every Saturday in high season for all kinds of local products. The focus is mainly on local cheeses, but wine and cured meats are also included during the tasting.
Trentino is therefore an ideal place to enjoy nature and local products during your holiday. Book your holiday to Trento, Italy now. You will experience your green holiday in Italy in a unique way!
