Discover the hidden side of Vallagarina

First stop: Monte Baldo, for flower gathering

Just a short distance from Rovereto, nestled between Lake Garda and the Adige Valley, lies the Monte Baldo Local Nature Park, also known as Hortus Italiae for its kaleidoscope of flowers and rare plants blooming from late April to July. In spring, common species like lilies, arnica, and globeflowers transform the high-altitude meadows into a breathtaking spectacle. Snowdrops blanket the trails, joined by gentians, red lilies, and silver geraniums clinging to the rocks.from late April to July. In spring, common species like lilies, arnica, and globeflowers transform the high-altitude meadows into a breathtaking spectacle. Snowdrops blanket the trails, joined by gentians, red lilies, and silver geraniums clinging to the rocks. 

Here begins your journey into the hidden treasures of Vallagarina. Guided by an expert, you’ll hike up Monte Baldo in search of flowers— not for a bouquet, but as the key ingredients for colourful and vibrant culinary creations. 

This experience combines a refreshing spring hike with a cooking workshop, where the flowers and wild herbs you gather will add flavour and colour to your dishes. 

Second stop: Casa Depero, and beyond

You’ve already had a taste—literally—in the introduction. Sorsi di Cultura is the event that brings wine tastings to the most fascinating cultural venues. From Casa Depero to the Zandonai Theatre in the heart of Rovereto, from 18th-century palaces to historic spinning mills, you’ll uncover the legacy of Vallagarina as the silk capital of old. 

This is your chance to pair a love for fine wine—here in the homeland of Marzemino—with the discovery of places that tell stories. —here in the homeland of Marzemino—with the discovery of places that tell stories.  

Third stop: A journey through an 18th-century palace

There’s a thread that ties this final stop of your journey to the one that came before it, and it’s a thread of silk. After gathering flowers on Mount Baldo and savouring fine wines in the home of one of the most eclectic artists of the 20th century, it’s time to visit Palazzo Sichardt, home to the Museum of the City of Rovereto. 

Until 30 March 2025, immerse yourself in the exhibition “Fili di seta. Visioni e suggestioni di Paolo Aldi,” showcasing the latest work by the photographer and visual artist inspired by the history of Rovereto’s silk industry.  

What makes this exhibition truly unique is the medium: the works, created exclusively for the event, are printed on large, exquisite sheets of mulberry paper, crafted by a traditional Japanese paper mill. Suspended just inches from the walls, the images incorporate intertwined silk threads, symbolising Rovereto’s historical ties to the silk industry.  

An unusual exhibition, much like your journey through Vallagarina – one filled with scents, flavours, and above all, stories and discoveries. That’s the beauty of exploring unexpected paths.