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NOVEMBER ON THE ALTOPIANO DEL SOLE
November is here and as nature continues to dress in the colours of foliage, the deciduous leaves transform the landscape, giving spectators one last, beautiful, show before preparing for the arrival of winter. November opens with All Saints’ Day and what better occasion to treat yourself to a long weekend in contact with nature? For those who decide to spend these three days on the Altopiano del Sole, there is no shortage of activities and events to suit every type of visitor. As a family, as a couple or with friends, the area is an excellent choice for those who love walking in the mountains, venturing out on their mountain bike or e-bike or visiting small villages with a timeless charm, where you can lose yourself in historic alleys, churches, parks and savour typical food and wine specialities in local restaurants and trattorias. What are the November events on the Altopiano del Sole?
Let’s find out together in this new article.
EVENTS
31 OCTOBER and 1 NOVEMBER – HALLOWEEN AT VILLA GUIDETTI
In Villa Guidetti in Borno, on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November, the D’Orotea Foundation is organising two . ‘scary’ days dedicated to children.
The villa, decked out in a Halloween theme, will host two days full of initiatives for the enjoyment of all children, such as a photo corner, children’s make-up, monstrous snacks and many other surprises.
1 TO 3 NOVEMBER – PRO-KINDERGARTEN CHESTNUT PARTY IN OSSIMO SUPERIORE
On the first weekend of November, the traditional chestnut festival organised by the kindergarten in Ossimo Superiore is scheduled. Starting at 14:00 and for the whole weekend, steaming roasted chestnuts and festive moments are waiting for you to grandly inaugurate the arrival of the new month.
3 NOVEMBER – CHESTNUTS AT THE BARISSIMO
The Borno Ski Area prepares to put on its winter attire, but not before greeting autumn with one last date together: the chestnut party. On Sunday 3 November at the ‘Barissimo’, starting at 15:00, don’t miss a festive afternoon enlivened by the warm scent of roasted chestnuts and the music of Lost ‘N Found.
9-10 NOVEMBER – APPLE FESTIVAL
On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November at PalaViBi in Piancogno the Apple Festival returns, an event celebrating the autumn season with many events for young and old. From 2 p.m. on Saturday you can visit the fair with stands of typical and km0, handicraft and creative products, watch dance and aerial hoop exhibitions, take part in the chestnut festival, the darts competition and the dinner with a crime organised for the occasion. Sunday’s highlights will be the spit-roast lunch and the ‘Maia Pumì competition’: at 2.30 p.m. you can get involved and try to win the title of ‘Maia Pumì’ 2024, by eating as many apples as possible in 4 minutes. This will be followed by a baby dance, a chestnut tasting, the ‘Cucina con Rosita’ workshop and a raffle. Related activities scheduled during the festival include the photographic exhibitions ‘La fauna selvatica’ by Damiano Gheza and ‘I luoghi dell’anima’ by Graziano Filippini.
ITINERARIES
For those visiting the Altopiano del Sole in November, there is no lack of opportunities to discover the natural beauty and landscape of the area. An excursion suitable for everyone, also recommended for e-bike and mountain bike enthusiasts, is the Croce di Salven – Val Sorda itinerary . Starting from Borno, head towards Croce di Salven and park near the Doline Park. From here, take a small road with a natural surface to the left of the main road (indicated by the signposts for trail no. 6). After passing two small wooden houses, continue climbing, circumventing the western slopes of Mount Tauggine.
At a certain point, you will reach a fork, where you must follow the path to the right until you reach a small grassy clearing. Here, the dirt road ends and a steep ascent with a stony surface begins. Continue until you reach the puddle located in the Val Sorda pastureland. On the weekends of 2/3, 9/10 and 23/24 November, the Val Sorda hut will be open for all those who wish to refresh themselves after an excursion in contact with nature. A destination not to be missed for lovers of autumn foliage is the little church of S. Cristina in Sommaprada (Lozio). The little church, scenically nestled between the spurs of the Concarena, can be reached by a route of about one hour starting from Villa di Lozio. Once at your destination, you can stop and contemplate the breathtaking panorama, which sweeps from the surrounding peaks to the Lozio Valley.
To stay up-to-date on scheduled events and to find out what to do in November on the Altopiano del Sole, please visit the ‘CALENDAR OF EVENTS’ section of our website.
