What to do in August Altopiano del Sole

The Altopiano del Sole welcomes August, a particularly intense month that offers visitors and tourists a wide range of opportunities to discover the area, its attractions and local traditions.

Among the mountain trails of varying levels and difficulty, the fresh, crisp air mixes with the intense scent of pines and conifers, giving those who walk them moments of wellbeing in contact with nature, far from the torrid heat of the more crowded centres.

YOUR STAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

In August, outdoor activities on the Altopiano del Sole enjoy a particularly favourable climate: from mountain biking to downhill biking, from climbing to trekking, every passion finds room to be expressed to the full under the clear skies of beautiful summer days.

Without forgetting mushroom picking. In this period, many varieties of these jewels of nature begin to appear in the forests of the Altopiano del Sole, which can also be found on the menus of local restaurants and trattorias. From 26 July to 2 September, there is also a mycological advisory centre in Borno (Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.), which you can contact to recognise species and ascertain the edibility of mushrooms (subject to presentation of the regular harvesting permit).

For those seeking peace and relaxation, the Alpine lakes and green areas offer the perfect refuge.

But August in this corner of wonder is also a period of celebration, where events, festivals and shows fill the squares with joy and fun for young and old.

It begins on the first weekend of the month with the Gnoc de Cola festival in Lozio and the appointment with “la Sagrada” at the Convento dell’Annunciata to celebrate the feast of St. Francis, and then continues with Fiaccolata, the territory’s flagship event now in its 50th edition, the mountain running races of the San Fermo Trail and the Poker della Montagna, the feast of San Lorenzo in Angolo Terme , up to the great return of the Corrida in Ossimo Inferiore for all those who want to get involved and perform during a very special evening.

Below, you will find some of the events scheduled in August on the Altopiano del Sole (we remind you that you can find them continuously updated in the “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” section of our website):