AUGUST ON ALTOPIANO DEL SOLE

With the advance of summer and the arrival of August, the Altopiano del Sole is an ideal destination for those who wish to spend their holidays in the mountains, far from the torrid heat of the cities. A mild climate, cool fir forests and high-altitude lakes make the area a privileged destination, offering numerous options for enjoying days of relax and fun in contact with nature.
But what to do in August on the Altopiano del Sole? In this in-depth look at the main events in the municipalities’ summer calendar.

BORNO

August in Borno offers a wealth of events for all kinds of tourists.
It begins on the first weekend of the month with the annual Alpini festival with a food stand at the skating rink. On Saturday 3, the exhibition ‘Di sguardi e di persone’ (Of looks and people) will be set up in the Villa Guidetti Museum, which will remain open to the public until 25 August.
At the Borno Ski Area, the Saturdays of ‘Yoga in Vetta’ continue, for those who wish to practice relaxation in a mountain setting with a view that sweeps from the Adamello mountains to Lake Iseo.
The cultural association ‘La Gazza’ presents for the month of August a full programme of meetings, shows, nature trips, open-air cinema and much more, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Piazza Giovanni Paolo II and Via Vittorio Veneto will be animated by the stands of the ‘Vintage and Handmade Markets’ on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August, in conjunction with the return of the San Fermo Torchlight Procession. The traditional descent with torches from the top of the mountain, born to celebrate the link between history, legend and territory, and which over the years has become one of the highlights of the summer. On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, the Evolution Team ASD awaits you for the San Fermo Trail weekend. It starts on Saturday afternoon with the ‘Family Run’, the non-competitive run for children and families, which anticipates the ‘Evening with the Mountaineer’, animated this year by the stories of South Tyrolean mountaineer Tamara Lunger. Sunday 18 August will be the day of trail running, the mountain running race that touches on some of the most iconic places in the Borno area. This summer, Borno will host one of the events of the ‘From shaman to showman’ festival. The performance by comedian and cabaret artist Paolo Hendel is scheduled for Friday, 23 August at the skating rink.
Click on the button below to download the complete programme with all the events.

OSSIMO

From 1 August, the cycle of 4 meetings of the “Let’s play with history” workshop will start, in collaboration with the Ossimo Inferiore Library, for children aged 8 to 15.
On Sunday 4 August, at the Ethnographic Museum “Ossimo Ieri” in Ossimo Superiore, you can enjoy a guided tour with cheese and wine tasting, for an afternoon of history and taste.
The Area Feste in Piazza San Damiano will host the Ferragosto Ossimese on 14 and 15 August, where you will find inflatables, a food stand, aperitifs in the evening and music.
For those who are keen on trekking and hiking, on Sunday 11 and Monday 19 August we recommend the events “Fiaccolando con Gusto” (Torchlight Walking with Taste) and “Escursione al Chiaro di Luna“ (Moonlight Hike), both starting from the square in Ossimo Superiore.
The first of the two initiatives will be an evening walk along dirt paths and woods, until reaching the Archaeological Park of Anvoia, where it will be possible to stop for a visit and continue with dinner on site before returning.
The moonlight hike, which is more challenging, will cover a total distance of about 15 km, where there will be entertainment stops, dinner and thirst-quenching breaks waiting for dawn before the descent.

LOZIO

On the first weekend of August, the Falia* association, in collaboration with Laura Gregorini (Knight I degree Endurance), organises three days of creative workshops in contact with nature, for children from 5 years of age. The hamlets of Sucinva and Laveno will celebrate their respective patron saint’s days on Sunday 4 and Thursday 15 August, with religious services and moments of aggregation to be shared with the local communities.
On 10 and 11 August there is the Gnoc de Cola festival, a typical Lozio dish that is the protagonist of the weekend in Villa di Lozio.
On Tuesday, 13 August, the Lozio GEL group proposes an excursion to the “Val Baione” bivouac, starting from Sommaprada. A trek with 1200 metres of positive altitude difference, recommended for experienced hikers. The ‘Ski Ratt’, the most fun team competition of the season, is scheduled for Sunday, 18 August in Villa di Lozio. The participants of the competing teams will wear long wooden skis on their feet and compete along a route through the village streets, for a day of celebration and laughter. Click on the button below for the complete programme of the excursions organised by the Lozio ‘GEL’ group.

ANGOLO TERME

With the arrival of August, the community of the hamlet of Terzano di Angolo Terme is preparing to inaugurate the new traditional ‘Sagra dei Capù’. From 1 to 4 August, the typical recipe for stuffed chard leaf rolls will be the star of one of the tastiest village festivals in the area, where there will be music, entertainment and fun for everyone.
On Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August, the focus will shift to the historic centre of Angolo Terme, where the San Lorenzo Festival will be staged. Shops and activities open until late at night, music, a fireworks display and food stands with local specialities will enliven two of the brightest nights of the year, giving locals and visitors alike a unique experience.
On 15 and 25 August, two of the four ‘Poker della Montagna‘ trials are scheduled: the Angolo/Vareno and the Mazzunno/Prave. Two of the most demanding challenges of the circuit, where legs and breath will be put to the test as you discover the mountains of Angolo Terme.

MALEGNO

In August, Malegno opens the doors of its museums for a summer of art, history and ancient crafts.
From Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 August, the “Le Fudine” Museum will host an exhibition of paintings by the artist Fiorenza Martinazzi, which will be followed the following week by a photographic exhibition by foto Gilberti. At the ‘Lambich’ Museum, paper and drawing sculptures and handmade creations by Daniela Dirlea and Eleonora Alberti will be on display from 21 to 24 August.
The last two weekends will see a return to the ‘Le Fudine’ Museum, with the LAB17 exhibition by Roberta Baffelli, an artist specialising in recycled metal creations and painting (25-28 August) and the works of Fabio Cossetti (31 August to 3 September), a master in Lego construction.
On 3 August, in Pedena, the appointment with Pedena Rock, the ‘wild’ music festival in the Malegno woods, returns.
To find out about all the appointments and to stay constantly updated on the activities not to be missed in August on the Altopiano del Sole, visit the EVENTS CALENDAR section of our website.