The Trentino section
The Trentino section of the Stelvio National Park includes two lateral valleys of the Val di Sole: the Val di Rabbi and the Val di Peio. Typical feature common to both valleys is the presence of two modern spa centres. Val di Peio boasts mountain tops with exceed 3000 m and an important presence of glaciers. Main town and service centre of the valley is Cogolo (1173 m), whereas Peio paese (1584 m) is the "Terrace of Trentino". The Val di Rabbi, 12 Km long, is crossed by the Rabbies river. The head part, open and wide is made up by a huge circle of mountain tops reaching more than 3000 m of altitude. It is a quiet valley, where silence is interrupted only by the roar of the beautiful and numerous waterfalls. One for all is the waterfall of Saent, each year appreciated destination of numerous visitors. In this valley nature's presence is even more predominant with respect to human settlements. The presence of the park on this territories, by now since many years, makes it possible to meet easily along the trails roes, chamois, squirrels, marmots and with major attention, also small herds of deer. |