Pinzolo sights include skiing, paragliding, hiking, dog sledding, horseback riding in the Dolomites. And also - the conquest of high peaks, difficult roads, icy waterfalls. And this is not the whole list of what you can do in this cozy settlement located high in the mountains.
Where is
Pinzolo is a commune located in northeastern Italy. Refers to the administrative center of Trento (Trento). From Rome (Roma), the capital of Italy, Pinzolo is at a distance of 624 km. The nearest major city is Verona, located 150 km from the village. On a geographical map, the commune can be found at the following coordinates: 46 ° 10 'north latitude, 10 ° 46' east longitude.
The village is located in the Dolomites, in the center of the Adamello-Brenta natural park, at an altitude of 785 m above the sea level. m It is the largest city in the Val Rendena Valley, which separates the Adamello and Brenta mountain ranges. Directly next to it is only one mountain. This is Doss de Sabion (2100 m high). From its top a magnificent view of the surroundings opens and the neighboring resort of Madonna di Campiglio is clearly visible.
The population of the commune is 3054 people, and I must say that the number of inhabitants is growing: almost a hundred years ago, in 1921, their number was 1777 people. The village covers an area of 69 km2. It is inferior in size to the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort, located a fifteen-minute drive from it, but the ski area is more spacious. At the same time, prices are cheaper, and the city itself is more quiet and calm.
Near the commune there is another resort Carisolo (Carisolo). They are separated by the river Fiume Sarca di Campiglio, and the settlements are connected by a bridge. That is why, walking through one settlement, you can find yourself in another without being noticed.
Description
Piazza San Giacomo is the main street of the commune. Here is the tourist office of Ufficio Informazione Turistica Pinzolo Val Rendena. Here you can get a map and other useful information about the area and various services for tourists. Details of their work can be found here: www.campigliodolomiti.it.
Near the tourist office, in the same building, there is a cinema Cinema Paladolomiti. Nearby is another organization called Pro Loco Pinzolo. She is engaged in popularization of the resort, organizes interesting events. At the corner of the square is a municipal school.
Opposite Pro Loco Pinzolo is the City Hall of Comune di Pinzolo. It goes to the square with the back, while the main entrance is on Viale della Pace.
There is a library in the city, located at Via al Sole, 30. Not far from it, on Strada Statale 239, there is a small monument to the knife grinder, Monumento all'Arrotino. It was established in 1969 in memory of the times when, due to the plight of the region, before the resort appeared here, the locals left the commune in search of a better life.
There are a lot of shops in the village, but when shopping, you need to remember that the locals love Siesta very much. Therefore, the lunch break here lasts from 12.30 to 15.30.
Sights
There are few architectural sights in Pinzolo due to the fact that a severe fire of 1913 almost completely destroyed the settlement. That is why its antiquity can only be judged by the few surviving temples. For example, the church of St. Vigilio (Chiesa di San Vigilio) appeared here in the XIV century. It is famous for its fresco “Death Dance” by Simone Baschenis, which adorns its outer wall. The first mention of the chapel of St. Jerome (Chiesetta di San Gerolamo) dates back to the 16th century, and the central church of St. Lorenzo (Parrocchia San Lorenzo) appeared two centuries later.
Church of St. Lorenzo
Parish Church of St. Lorenzo (Parrocchia San Lorenzo) can be found on Piazza Libertà, 13, and overlooks Piazza S. Giacomo. The construction of the temple began in 1765 on the site of the located chapel, which was named in honor of St. Lorenzo.
The project was developed by architect Peter Bely (Pietro Bianchi), who ten years before built a temple in neighboring Carisolo. The main work was completed in two years, and in 1778 the facade was completely finished. The church was consecrated in 1837.
The baroque-style temple is oriented east. The side walls and rear are not decorated with anything and look very ascetic, while the facade is elegant. It is painted more brightly, in the center down is a portal, above it is a large window. On the sides of the front door and window, and above it are large images of saints. Above the front door is an inscription. To the right of the church is the bell tower, built in 1867. It is visible from all parts of the commune. A clock is set under the belfry, its pyramidal dome crowns it.
In 1913, the temple was badly damaged by fire. Including burned down the calm belfry. And only in 1947 he again crowned the building. But this time it was made of copper. In the seventies, a chapel and a baptistery were attached to the temple.
Church of St. Lorenzo has one nave. The main altar is made of multi-colored marble. Interestingly, it was originally intended for a temple located in Verona. Above the central niche, a picture is painted in oil on black stone, which shows the risen Jesus, who appeared to Mary Magdalene.
Church of St. Vigilio
Church of St. Vigilio (Chiesa di San Vigilio) is located on Via San Vigilio, in a very quiet area of the city. Near it is an ancient cemetery. This is the oldest church in the commune: it was founded in 1362. The builders used granite as the building material. In the XVI century. the building has been expanded. Now the temple has a rectangular shape, a bell tower, three naves, arches, pointed arches that rely on granite columns. The south side of the facade is the church of St. Vigilio frescoes whose appearance dates back to different eras.
The most famous mural is the Dance of Death (La Danza Macabra), written by Simone Baschenis in 1539. It depicts images of sinners, regardless of their social status: there is the Pope, the king, the rich and the poor, young and old. The picture signals the equality of people in the face of death, while dancing skeletons between them indicate the inevitability of fate.
Inside the temple is richly decorated: there are many frescoes (unfortunately, many of them are damaged by time), on the dome are images of saints, altars with gilding. There is also a series of paintings telling about the life of the young bishop Vigilio, who received martyrdom, preaching the gospel in the valley.
The temple for excursions is open in the summer, from June 1 to September 30, except Sunday and Monday morning. Opening hours: from 9.30 to 11.30 and 15.30 to 17.00. Those who wish to examine it at another time of the year or day will have to agree separately, and not the fact that it will succeed.
Chapel of St. Jerome
The Chapel of St. Jerome (Chiesetta di San Gerolamo) is located on Piazza S. Gerolamo, 1. It is very small and does not particularly strike the eye. The exact date of its appearance is unknown, but there is evidence that in the Middle Ages the monks used it as a branch. The first information about the chapel dates to the end of the XVI century.
Recently, the chapel was restored, and interesting frescoes were discovered inside the temple. One of them depicts St. Jerome and was written in the XVI century. There is also a gilded wooden altar, the appearance of which is attributed to the XVII century. Next to it is a sculpture of the Mother of God made of wood.
Once a year, September 30, the day of St. Jerome, local people gather here to serve. After the ceremony, a buffet is served and a festive program is organized.
Climate and weather
In the Dolomites is interesting at any time of the year. When going on a trip, you need to keep in mind that most rains in June and July: Precipitation falls almost every day. True, this does not mean that the rain pours around the clock: despite frequent heavy rains, in the same July there are 24 sunny days. The least precipitation is in December, January and March: 3-4 days a month.
It is cold in the mountains at night, even in summer, so be sure to bring warm clothes with you. The average monthly temperature is as follows:
- January: daytime -2 ° C, at night -6 ° C;
- February: daytime -2 ° C, at night -8 ° C;
- March: during the day + 4 ° С, at night -4 ° С;
- April: during the day + 8 ° С, at night -0,3 ° С;
- May: during the day + 11.6 ° С, at night + 2.1 ° С;
- June: during the day + 17 ° С, at night + 6 ° С;
- July: during the day + 20 ° С, at night + 8,4 ° С;
- August: during the day + 19 ° С, at night + 8 ° С;
- September: during the day + 15 ° С, at night + 5 ° С;
- October: during the day + 9.5 ° С, at night + 2.3 ° С;
- November: during the day + 4.4 ° С, at night -1 ° С;
- December: during the day + 0.3 ° С, at night -4 ° С.
What to do in winter
Pinzolo is primarily known for being a ski resort. The winter season here begins in November and lasts until the end of March. If there is no snow, they import artificial and provide even coverage of the slopes.
It offers tourists not only a descent from the mountains, but also skiing on the plain, as well as skiing. In addition, in winter you can find the following activities:
- Paragliding;
- Snowshoe hiking
- Dog sledding
- Ice climbing (climbing frozen waterfalls);
- Skating;
- Swimming;
- Snowboarding
- Sled.
Active recreation is designed not only for skilled users of skis, skates, snowboards, etc., but also for beginners. There are 500 experienced instructors who will teach the basics and provide an interesting pastime. It should be borne in mind that writing an English-speaking instructor is not easy.
- Tip: you can check the snow on the slopes using the online webcams on the official website www.pinzolo.it/webcam/
At the end of each January, Vertical Up competitions are held on Mount Doss de Sabion. This is one of the stages of the cup downhill racing. Athletes run along one of the most technical tracks in the region - Tulot Audi Quattro.
At the same time, they can choose any equipment: running in sneakers with spikes, skiing for mountain races and even snowshoeing with cats. They must overcome 800 m vertically, starting at 800 m above sea level. and ending at an altitude of 1700 m. The length of the route is 2700 m. Prize to the winner - 8000 euros.
- Official website of the competition:www.vertical-up.com
Skiing
Those who wish to ski can choose two types of tracks. The first view is the tracks laid near the village. Their total length is 26 km. You can ride on a larger territory: the Pinzolo-Campiglio Express ski lift (Pinzolo-Campiglio Express) connected several ski resorts, which increased the ski area to 150 km.
Trails near the resort
You can download the detailed Pinzolo circuit in PDF format here
For ski runs laid on a mountain near the village, the following indicators are characteristic:
- Total length: 26 km;
- Total amount: 16;
- Length of light tracks (blue): 3 km;
- Number of easy runs (blue): 5 runs;
- Length of medium difficulty tracks (red): 20 km;
- Number of tracks of medium difficulty (red): 8 runs;
- The length of complex (black) tracks: 3 km;
- Number of difficult (black) tracks: 3 descents;
- Total number of lifts: 10 pcs.;
- Number of chair lifts - 7 pcs.;
- The height of the initial station: 800 m above sea level .;
- End station height: 2100 m above sea level
Ski tracks are located on the slopes of Mount Doss de Sabion. You can get to the top by contacting Funivie Pinzolo S. Spa, cable car operator, on Via Bolognini 84. It is not far from the church of St. Vigilio, but closer to the center.
Light tracks can be reached on two lifts. The tracks are located in the upper skiing zone, at an altitude of between 2100 and 1.5 thousand meters. But they are short, so if the average difficulty level is not yet suitable, it can be uncomfortable. In this case, riding is better to go to Madonna di Campiglio.
The vast majority of ski slopes are lightweight reds, they are well suited for those who are well worth skiing. Trees are very rare here, so it’s very convenient to go down. The longest track is DoloMitica: its length from the top of the mountain to the lower station located in the village is 5750 m, the height difference is 1248 m.
Black tracks are for professionals only. They are not long, but the slopes are very steep. The heaviest track is Competition. The height difference on it is 300 m. It meets all the necessary standards, and it is here that the youth international tournament "Mickey Mouse Prize" (Trofeo Topolino) is held.
Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti
In 2011, the Pinzolo-Campiglio Express cable car appeared, which combined the ski routes of Pinzolo, Madonna di Campiglio, Folgarida and Marilleva. This ski area is known as Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti.
The length of the tracks is 150 km. The height of the ski area has also increased, since now you can go down from 2500 m above sea level. Tracks of varying difficulty:
- 42 blue;
- 37 red;
- 21 black;
- 4 snowparks;
- The rest is running tracks.
The lift is equipped with cabins for eight seats and is able to skip 1800 tourists per hour. The road takes 20 minutes. Current ticket prices can be checked here.
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is well suited for those who want to combine intense athletic exercise with moderate speed and non-dangerous slopes. True, there are no such paths near the settlement itself, but there are nearby. It is 5 km cross country near Carisolo, and 22 km along the Campo Carlo Magno Pass, just behind Madonna di Campiglio.
There are children's paths on the pass, and the World Cup is also often held. Entrance fee is 7 euros, rental - 15 euros. Entrance to Carisolo is free, but you have to pay the rental of equipment (11 euros full day). You should first know about the presence of snow.
More details about the service here.
Sleigh
For those who are uncertainly skiing or keen on sledding, in the winter of 2016, a luge track was opened in Madonna di Campiglio. Her characteristics:
- Mountain height: 2070 meters above sea level .;
- Track length: 2743 m;
- Altitude difference: 340 m;
- Maximum slope: 18.00%;
- Average width: 2.8 m;
- Track surface: 8.229 m2.
A chair lift lifts up the mountain.
Snowboard
Brentapark is located at the bottom of the black Grual highway, on Mount Dos del Sabion. The park is serviced by a four-place lift (quattro posti). The sites are designed for both professionals and beginners. Competitions and festivals are often held here. Brentapark is open from 10.30 to 16.00. Actual information here.
Trekking in winter
Skiing is a good alternative to skiing. But you shouldn’t go on your own: there must be an instructor who knows the roads well, where it is dangerous and where not. At the same time, it is possible to go hiking not only on skis, but on foot, climbers are not deprived of attention.
There are several routes. Directly from the commune, you can leave from the middle station of the Pinzolo Campiglio gondola (Plaza), located at an altitude of 1148 m. Route: Plaza-Valley d'Agola-Lake Asciutto (Plaza - la Val d'Agola - Lago Asciutto). The road will take 6.5 hours, skiing will have to the north, west and south. This is a red route, the road is easy, but long. You cannot behave violently near a lake: avalanches are possible.
A shorter route takes 4.5 hours. It begins near Pinzolo in the village of l'abitato di S. Antonio di Mavignola. The path lies through the Nambrón Valley and the Segantini Refuge (S. Antonio di Mavignola - la Val Nambrón - il Rifugio Segantini). You will have to climb up, so you need to take ropes, cats, an ice ax with you.
From the same village you can go on a ten-hour journey through the lakes of Cornisello. It will be necessary to rise to a height exceeding 2 km. At that, the road is up for eight hours, and down for 2.5 hours. You need to bring cats, spikes on the soles with you.
In addition to these routes, hiking organizers have other suggestions. But already from neighboring cities, Madonna di Campiglio, Campo Carlo Magno. More details here.
Dog sledding
Another interesting pastime is dog sledding. At the same time, various tours to the farm are organized, where the llama, alpaca, and Scottish cow live. Husky or husky sled pull.
It is possible to organize a night tour. True, this service is not directly in Pinzolo, so you need to go to Madonna di Campiglio. Therefore, if you want to ride a team late in the evening, you should remember that at night you can get to the village only by car.
In summer, dogs are not bored either. The organizers, Dogsledding Athabaska, organize hikes during which husky huskies and huskies help tourists climb to different heights.
Ice climbing
Climb a mountain through a frozen waterfall 130 m high? Why not? Inveterate climbers will definitely like this pastime. Ice climbing is a unique discipline and not every ski resort can provide it. Especially for climbers, special routes have been developed here that will remain in the memory of athletes for life.
In Pinzolo, a mountaineering school called Mountainfriends-Scuola Alpinismo Sci Alpinismo Escursionismo Pinzolo Val Rendena provides such a service. The office is located on Corso Trento, 1, near the Church of St. Lorenzo. Find out more about the service at www.mountainfriends.it.
Rink
The skating rink is located on Via Stadio 21 (D7). This is an indoor Olympic stadium called Stadio del ghiaccio, where you can hold international competitions. Here, not only skate, but also play hockey, curling, brumbol.
The skating rink has dimensions of 30 by 60 m. There are stands for up to 1600 seats, locker rooms, a conference room, a gym, a first-aid post. It only works in the winter season. The Winter Sports Palace has a restaurant and a guest house. If desired, you can take skiing lessons. Official site of the ice rink: www.pinzoloice.it.
Those who want to skate in the fresh air can head to Madonna di Campiglio. There is Lake Conca Verde (laghetto della Conca Verde), which in winter turns into an excellent skating rink.
What to do in summer
In summer, Pinzolo is no less interesting than in winter. The emphasis here is on tourism, while the routes are designed to be very diverse and of varying complexity. Among them - walks to waterfalls, lakes, climbing to the peaks (including climbing). Dog treks are provided (a service called Dog trekking).
The mountaineering school, with offices on Corso Trento 1 and Piazza Mercato, develops walking and cycling routes, and also offers canoeing. In addition, there is the opportunity to ride horses and even go hiking for several days.
Whoever is not alien to the spirit of competition should know that there are playgrounds for playing petanque. The Pineta sports center on via Stadio has tennis courts, a soccer field and volleyball courts. An indescribable feeling will leave flying on a paraglider. In the nearby Madonna di Campiglio there is a golf course, in Piazzo there is a swimming pool.
Those who do not like hiking can climb to the top of the mountain using the lift, or go on excursions to neighboring cities. Castles, churches and other attractions will not leave anyone indifferent. For example, you can visit the temples of the village or go to nearby Carisolo, where on Loc. Antica Vetreria is an ancient glass museum, and the Piazza II Maggio houses the Geopark (Casa del Parco "Geopark").
Hiking
Only between the communes of Madonna di Campiglio - Pinzolo - Val Rendena, more than twenty hiking routes have been developed. They are designed for different lengths of trip, climbing to different heights, visiting different attractions.
Among the routes there are also paths leading to the Nardis waterfall. This is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in Europe: its height is 130 meters, and the trees growing on the side of the mountain emphasize its beauty. It feeds the Nardis Glacier Presanella, which is located in the west of the valley.
More about excursion routes here.
Bicycle
You can go on a hike not only on foot, but also on mountain bikes, and various bike paths are laid in the vicinity of Pizolo. It is very convenient that in Pinzolo there are lifts that lift to the top with a bicycle.
Doss del Sabion has a bike park called Il Brenta Bike Park di Pinzolo. In addition to well-prepared tracks, here you can go down the mountain off-road (freeride). This feature is available from the end of June. Of particular interest to professionals is the Sfulmini downhill track.
More than twenty interesting routes of varying difficulty have been developed for mountain bikes. There are tracks designed for fans of extreme sports, and there are calm ones for traveling with family. For lovers of long walks, a cycling marathon is organized at the end of June each year. You can learn more about cycling routes at the mountaineering school, whose offices are on Corso Trento, 1 and Piazza Mercato.
More about cycling routes in this section.
Horses
Organization Horse Trekking Dolomiti & Alto Garda organizes horseback riding, educates beginners. Professional riders can head to the Adamello Brenta Natural Park. Including, walks are possible for those who want to spend the whole day in the saddle. It is possible to organize a trip for several days, including visiting waterfalls. Trips are possible not only in summer but also in winter. An hour of excursion is 30 euros.
The stables of the organization are located in Arco on the shores of Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), as well as on the farms of Pinzolo and Alto Garda (l'Azienda Agricola ZT Cavalli Alto Garda e a Pinzolo). Details on the website www.horsetrekkingdolomitialtogarda.it.
Petanque
Petanque is a French ball game that is a throwing of metal balls. At the same time, the player who throws the ball must not take his heels off the floor. As a result, the ball should be as close as possible to the wooden ball. The game lasts up to 13-15 points. A team can have from 1 to 3 people.
The pétanque pitch is located at Via Miliani 31. The size of the pitch is 27.5 x 3.5 m. Games are organized by Società Bocciofila Pinzolo.
Things to do anytime
Some types of entertainment in the mountain village of the Alps are possible only in summer or winter. For example, skiing, sledding and ice skating can be done in the winter season, while bicycles - only in the absence of snow. But there are events that are relevant at any time of the year. The most popular of them are paragliding, swimming pool, hiking, excursions.
Paraglider
Wings 2Fly is engaged in paragliding, which is located on Via Roma, 9. No skills or special training is required from the client: the tourist will fly not alone, but with an experienced instructor. During the flight, he will prompt what to do, perform the necessary maneuvers, turns.
Age restrictions are not required, but if there are problems with the heart, you need to calculate whether it can withstand a surge of adrenaline. A person's weight should not be lower than 40 kg, more than 100 kg.
You can fly directly from Pinzolo, the flight lasts 20 minutes. There is an opportunity to fly from the neighboring Madonna di Campiglio and land at Campo Carlo Magno. This flight is less long - ten minutes.
The service is provided both in summer and in winter. In the winter season, you can take off and land directly on skis. In parting, the tourist is given photos and videos recorded on a memory card that tell about his flight.
Pool
There is no municipal pool in the village. 4 star hotels have indoor pools, but they do not always work, depending on the season. Therefore, you need to know in advance.
The commune also has a children's pool, which operates in the largest spa in the village of Centro Pineta. It is located at the Centro Pineta Family Hotel & Wellness on Via Matteotti, 43. This is open not only to hotel guests, but also to other guests of the city.
If the weather does not favor skiing and hiking, and the pools at the hotel do not work, you should go to the neighboring commune of Spiazzo. The distance between it and Pinzolo is about 10 km. Here is the municipal pool Piscina Comunale di Spiazzo at Frazione Fisto 103b.
There are two indoor pools. Adult swimming pool parameters: 25 by 12 m, depth - from 1.2 to 1.8 m. Water temperature - 29 ° С. Description of the children's pool: 10 by 4 m, depth 60 cm, water temperature - 31 ° C.
- On weekdays it works from 10 to 22, a break from 14 to 17, closed on Tuesdays;
- On Saturday, it is open from 10 to 19, a break from 13 to 15;
- Sunday: from 15 to 19;
Among the services are group and individual classes for adults and children, including for very small ones. Diving courses, preparation for competitions, aerobics, aqua gymnastics for pregnant women are possible. If necessary, you can go for rehabilitation. Price for adults 8 euros, children 6 euros.
Health Center
Wellness Center Centro Pineta is located on Via Matteotti, 43. Its area is 500 m2. That is why it is the largest spa in the city.
It offers private rooms made in a Mediterranean style. Among the services are various cosmetic procedures for the face, body, manicure, pedicure, depilation, and a solarium. It is possible to order various types of massages of the head, arms, legs, feet, trunk: anti-stress, aromatic, hot stones, alpine herbal. You can also do mud wrap, seaweed, yogurt, etc. There is the opportunity to relax in the bath, smelling of pine needles or tropical flowers. There is a jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath.
While the staff is engaged in parents, children can swim in the pool. Therefore, they will not be bored here.
The schedule is as follows:
- from 10 to 12 - only a jacuzzi and bath;
- from 14.30 to 19.00 - the whole range of procedures is available for all guests of the city;
- from 20 to 22 - for people who are not hotel guests, only by reservation, at least 6 people.
Seats must be booked in advance. More about SPA treatments and offers here: www.centropineta.com.
Rental
Skiing, snowboarding and other equipment can be rented at the Italian School of Skiing and Snowboarding. (Scuola italiana di Sci e Snowboard Pinzolo). The organization has three offices. Two of them are located on Viale Bolognini, 82 and Viale Bolognini, 7. The second - on the ski slopes in Prà Rodont. See the current rental prices in this section.
Skiing and snowboarding can be rented from Il Comodo Sci. The company's rental points are located on Via Bolognini 82, as well as at the Doss del Sabion - Funivie Pinzolo SpA ski lifts and at the Tulot cable car.
You can rent sports equipment in the village at the following points:
- Il Laboratorio Sport, address: Via Bolognini 31;
- EUROSPORT, address: Corso Trento, 1;
- IL LABORATORIO, address: Via Bolognini 24;
- NARDIS SPORT, address: Via Bolognini 45.
It is possible to rent an ordinary bike (it can usually be rented at a hotel or even free of charge), or with an electric motor. It is rented by Ebike. There is no rental point in the commune itself, but it is in Carisolo, on Via Campiglio, 9A. The company’s office is called Pro loco Carisolo. Be sure to pay attention to the fact that the electric bike is rented for a period of half a day.
Health care
Since pastime in the mountains involves mainly outdoor activities, injuries, colds, this is a frequent occurrence. The pharmacy in Pinzolo is located on Viale della Pace, near the City Hall, across the road at the corner. It is called Farmacia Scaglia Di Anna Scaglia E C. Sas.
A small clinic Azienda Provinciale Per I Servizi Sanitari is located on Vía Genova, 80. But in a severe case (for example, a fracture, a snakebite), you need to go to a hospital located in another commune. Closest to all is the Presidio Ospedaliero Di Tione. The hospital is located in Tione di Trento on Via Ospedale 11. It is 15.7 km from the village. The car rides 20 minutes, the bus 30 minutes.
- Clinic website: apss.tn.it.
There are also two hospitals in Verona. But the distance is much longer: 160 km. This is a 2-2.5 hour drive:
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Di Verona - The buildings are located on two streets, Padiglione 15 and. Website: polovirtualmap.com
- Ospedale Borgo Trento is located at Piazzale Aristide Stefani, 1. Website: ospedaleuniverona.it
Restaurants
Pinzolo is a quiet city, so discos are rare here. For this we must go to Madonna di Campiglio. As for Pinzolo, in the evening you can walk along the quiet streets, visit friends or visit a restaurant. And there are a lot of them. Moreover many tourists advise having breakfast in the restaurant at the hotel, and for lunch and dinner to get to more interesting places.
Pizzeria Al Cardo
Delicious pizza is prepared at Al Cardo Pizzeria. It is located on Via Manci, 20, near the chapel of St. Jerome. This restaurant is recommended even by Italians. This is a family restaurant, so the service here is top notch, and also very quiet and comfortable.
The staff speaks English. In addition to pizza, spaghetti carbonara (spaghetti alla carbonara), Tyrolean dumplings (gnocchetti tirolesi), Strangolapreti (sausages sprinkled with cheese and butter-dipped in chard and white bread soaked in milk) are deliciously prepared here.
La briciola
Restaurant La Briciola is located near the ski lift, on Via Nepomuceno Bolognini, 27. The prices are moderate, discounts are possible with frequent visits. The staff is helpful, they cook deliciously. Visitors recommend ordering risotto with pear, gnocchi (dumplings), a traditional dish with beans and thinly sliced meat. But the dish with roe deer and corn porridge does not cause delight, because it resembles a stew with poorly cooked corn.
Ristorante pizzeria la roda
Pizzeria Ristorante Pizzeria La Roda is located near the Church of St. Lorenzo, on Viale Guglielmo Marconi 15. It is considered one of the most inexpensive restaurants. The portions are large, so the dish can be divided into two. Pizza is cooked right at the visitor, the tortellini received good reviews. Vegetarian options are available. The wine is inexpensive, but sold only in bottles. Therefore, it is advantageous to buy it for a few people, for one or two the price will be higher than in other restaurants.
Rifugio malga cioca
While skiing on the Doss de Sabion mountains, you can dine at Rifugio Malga Cioca. It is located not far from the black Competition track, at Localita Pra Rodont 1. Here prices are higher than in the city, tips are included in the bill. The terrace offers beautiful mountain views.
Speck stube
Fans of noisy establishments will love Speck Stube. The restaurant is located on Localita Le Pozze, 12. It is a bit far from the center, so you need to go by car along the road that goes to Madonna di Campiglio. There are always a lot of people here, noisy, fun, reasonable prices. To have time to take a table in the evening, it is better to go shortly before six.
Hotels
Pinzolo is a tourist town. Therefore, the incomes of local residents here are completely dependent on tourists. That is why, despite its small size, there are many hotels, apartments. True, There are no five-star hotels in the village. But there are several hotels with four and three stars. More details about offers can be found in a special booking section.
All hotels sell ski passes, so there is no need to run around the commune in search of this opportunity. There is a ski storage room, a left-luggage office. Free high-quality Wi-Fi is provided. Hotel parking is mostly free.
4 stars
Hotel Cristina, Hotel Europeo and Beverly Hotel received the best reviews from four-star hotels. For hotels of this class, the prices here are very good. Therefore, it is not surprising that young people prefer to stay here, and go to Madonna di Campiglio for entertainment.
There are wellness centers, as well as indoor pools that operate depending on the season, rooms for people with disabilities are equipped. There are currency exchange points.
Hotel cristina
Hotel Cristina is located on Via Bolognini, 39. It is 100 meters from the bus stop for buses to Madonna di Campiglio, Trento and other cities.
Single room costs 70-100 €, double - from 130 to 200 €, triple - from 200 to 300 €. Apartments for four places will cost 350-400 €. There are several restaurants, a bar. Parking is free.
Opposite the hotel there is a shop where ski rental is available in winter and bicycles in summer. Hotel guests receive a discount. The hotel has the ability to book a ski instructor, for children - a nanny. In summer you can sunbathe on the terrace and relax in the garden. The complex has a Turkish bath, sauna, solarium, hot tub, jacuzzi, wellness center. There is a playground for children.
Pets are welcome at an additional cost. No smoking.
Beverly hotel
Beverly Hotel is located on Via Carè Alto 2, fifty meters from the center. Double room will cost from 100 to 300 €, triple - from 160 to 300 €. Apartments for 4 people cost from 250 to 350 €.
Among the services are a hydromassage, a jacuzzi, a solarium, a sauna. Bike is free. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. You can order a babysitter. Pets are not allowed. No smoking in the complex.
Hotel europeo
Hotel Europeo is located on Via Carè Alto 2, 500 meters from the ski slopes. Single room costs from 130 to 150 €, double - from 200 to 300. Apartments for two adults and two children will cost 350-450 €.
Here you can order a ski instructor, play table tennis. There is a children's room and a playground. Smoking is allowed. Pets are allowed for a fee.
3 stars
There are many three-star hotels in Pinzolo. Among them are Garni San Lorenzo, as well as the Centro Pineta Family Hotel & Wellness, which houses the largest wellness center in the region.
Garni san lorenzo
Garni San Lorenzo is located on Via San Lorenzo 23. The ski slopes are a ten minute walk from the hotel. The rooms combine white and red colors, the windows overlook the main square of the city. There is no restaurant at the hotel, but guests can eat at nearby restaurants at discounted prices. Bike is given free of charge.
A single room will cost 40 €, a double - 75 €, apartments for three - 92-93 €. Facilities for disabled guests. With animals - for a fee.
Centro Pineta Family Hotel & Wellness
Centro Pineta Family Hotel & Wellness is located on Via Matteotti 43. It is surrounded by 300 hectares of gardens, a wellness center of 500 m2 and a children's pool open all year round. The hotel has a Taverna della Trisa restaurant and a bar.
Here you can book a ski instructor, a nanny, rent a ski, car. Bike is free. There is a playroom for children.
Double room costs 68-80 €, triple - 120 €. No animals allowed.
Hotel Corona Wellness & Family
Family Hotel Corona, one of the oldest in the village, provides rooms with bathrooms, a wellness center, and a ski bus. A dry breakfast is served, possibly a vegetarian menu, and the restaurant has live music in the evenings. Close to the bus to the train station in Trentino.
La locanda
Hotel La Locanda lies right next to a bus stop to Trentino and 800 meters from the ski lift. At guests' disposal are free parking, rooms with parquet floors, bathrooms, a garden for relaxation and a gym. A buffet is served in the mornings.
Economical options are also: Hotel Binelli; Hotel Maffei; Garni San Lorenzo.
Apartments
Residence Garni Al Nardis
Residence Garni Al Nardis is located in Carisolo, 500 meters from Pinzolo and close to the ski lifts. Alpine-style rooms have kitchenettes. You can book treatments at the wellness center. Nearby is a bus stop in Trentino.
Local transport
Since a visit to Pinzolo also implies acquaintance with its surroundings and nearby cities (first of all, with Madonna di Campiglio and Carisolo), you need to know how and where to get.
Carisolo can be reached on foot by crossing the bridge, or by bicycle. This town is also small and quiet, so its inspection will not take much time. In summer, from July 2 to September 4, a small train runs between Pinzolo and Carisolo (1 €). The current bus schedule is here. Also on this link there is a schedule, schedule, a route diagram of free buses between Pinzolo and the communes located in the district.
The public transport schedule that connects Pinzolo with other Trentino resorts is available here.
In winter, it is better to get to the ski slopes by ski bus. This must be done even if you arrived at the commune by car. This will avoid the nerves that will go in search of free parking space near the ski slopes, and save money on a ticket. The absence of an excess machine with exhaust gases has a positive effect on the environment.
A ski bus runs every day from late December to early April from morning to evening. Ticket price per day - 2 €, for 7 days - 10 €, for the whole season - 40 €. Children under eight can ride for free. You can buy a ticket at a hotel, tourist office, near ski lifts or at points of sale. The current schedule, route diagram, prices, see the link.
If you prefer to travel around Italy with a car, then rent it and get valuable tips on the nuances of driving in this country on the site auto.italy4.me. To get a car in the search box, you need the Madonna di Campiglio located nearby or the arrival airport.
How to get there
You need to get to Pinzolo with transfers. First, by plane or train, you need to get to the nearest airport to the commune. Then you can take a bus or book a taxi transfer in advance on the website kiwitaxi.ru.
Aircraft
The closest is the International Airport Aeroporto di Brescia (International Airport Brescia Montichiari). It is located in Montichiari. The distance between cities is 130 km. By car it is 2.5 hours.
150 km from the village there are two airports. One of them is in Verona and has two names: Aeroporto di Verona-Villafranca or International Airport “V. Catullo. " The second airport is located at Bergamo Aeroporto di Bergamo-Orio al Serio. By car, the road to the commune takes three hours.
- Read the article how to get from Milan airports
A train
The nearest train station to Pinzolo is located in Trento. It is called Trento train station, located on the Piazza Dante, named after the poet Dante Alighieri. The bus station (Trento bus station) is located within walking distance of Via Andrea Pozzo 17. The distance between cities is 73 km. By car or bus this is an hour and a half journey.
Brescia Train Station is located at Viale della Stazione 7. The bus station is located opposite the Via Solferino train station. The distance to Pinzolo is 130 km. It takes 2 hours 30 minutes by car or bus.
- Useful article: how to buy tickets on the official website trenitalia.com
Bus
Direct buses run from Trento to the village. The timetable and work schedule before the trip should always be double-checked on the official website www.ttesercizio.it.
There are also several companies that organize direct flights to Pinzolo in the summer and winter season. To get here from Milan (Milano), Bergamo, (Bergamo), Brescia, you can use Autostradale Viaggi buses (www.autostradale.it) or Società Italiana Autoservizi (www.sia-autoservizi.it).
From Genoa (Genova) and other cities of Liguria (Liguria) there are buses company Statt Turismo (www.statturismo.com). From Tuscany (Toscana) to Pinzolo can be reached by bus company Lorenzini (www.autolineelorenzini.it).
