Lombardi: History and Routes in the Valley

Lombardi is marked on the historic settlement map of the municipality of Vallarsa. The area’s history can also be explored through older routes; the wider valley offers cultural, hiking, and winter activities. When planning your trip, you can choose between historic traces and activities in Vallarsa.

Historic Traces and Culture

A steep pack trail, partly still preserved, ran from Rovereto along the left bank of the Leno, through Porte, Lombardi, and Sich to Albaredo. Roman tombs in Lombardi have been cited as evidence of a historic road via Porte. The history of the routes therefore encompasses both a specific route and evidence of earlier transport connections.

The Museo di Storia e Cultura Locale has a collection of historic maps and geographical representations of historic Tyrol and the Cimbrian area, including the Valli del Leno. It also holds historic prints, pictures, and photographs, as well as records of Cimbrian culture, language, and toponymy. The collections bring together geographical representations and the region’s cultural and linguistic themes.

In Vallarsa, the Mulino di Arlanch is located in the hamlet of the same name. It is the best-preserved and only still-operating mill in the valley. Alongside maps, pictures, and language, a mill thus features in the region’s cultural history.

From 2011, “Tintinnabula” was held in July to celebrate the community’s dedication to the Most Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The event was associated with pilgrimages through Vallarsa’s 42 hamlets. The religious occasion and the routes through the hamlets are connected, but this does not imply a current event date.

Hiking Trails and Winter Options

The “Sentiero delle Frazioni” trail network is 40 kilometers long and connects 30 of Vallarsa’s 42 hamlets. These figures give an idea of a network that includes many localities, rather than describing just one short route. Those interested in hiking can also find information about individual trails and their landscapes.

The “Giro delle Malghe” is a very easy trail in upper Vallarsa, at the foot of Monte Cornetto and Baffelan. In winter, it can be explored on snowshoes or skis. For planning purposes, this route can be distinguished from two other snowshoe routes: it is explicitly also described as suitable for skiing, while the other two connections are described as snowshoe routes.

These routes run from Passo Pian delle Fugazze to Passo Campogrosso, and from Giazzera to Rifugio Lancia. They are described as regularly groomed, easy, and scenic. Snow and trail conditions vary. The stated starting and ending points help you distinguish the routes by their location in the valley; one connects two passes, while the other links Giazzera and Rifugio Lancia.

Landscape and Activities in the Valley

There are Kneipp stations and barefoot trails along the Leno. These options complement the hiking trails with activities centered on water and movement. For a different kind of nature experience, canyoning in the “Ciama” takes you on a descent that ends with a swim in Lago della Busa. Suitable conditions and appropriate experience are required.

The Alpe di Campogrosso is home to three large malga complexes: Malga Bovetal, Malga Prà di Mezzo, and Malga Fondi Campogrosso. They provide refreshments for visitors and mountaineers; the services offered by individual establishments may vary seasonally. When planning your trip and weighing up a hike, a winter route, or a stay in the countryside, the options described differ primarily in activity, route, and season.

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Go to the overview of the wider region: Trentino.