Integral Nature Reserve of the Three Peaks of Monte Bondone – Trentino-Alto Adige. A wild plateau between alpine blooms and millenary silences.
The Integral Nature Reserve of the Three Peaks of Monte Bondone is a rare and precious place, suspended between heaven and earth, a few steps from the city of Trento but immersed in an intact world. It extends on the summit side of Monte Bondone, between high pastures, rocky ridges and glacial sinkholes, in a fragile balance where nature is the absolute protagonist. ⛰️ The Three Peaks: Cornetto, Doss d'Abramo and Cima Verde:
The profile of the Tre Cime del Bondone is unmistakable: it stands out clearly on the horizon, drawing a panorama that accompanies Trento in every season. The reserve extends between 1,600 and over 2,000 meters, offering different landscapes: sparse forests, alpine grasslands, bare rocks and humid basins rich in biodiversity.
👉 Tip: Follow the Tre Cime ring starting from the Viote: a panoramic itinerary that offers views of the Brenta, Adamello and the Fassa Dolomites. 🌸 A cradle for alpine flora:
This reserve is a true paradise for lovers of mountain plants. It is home to over 1,400 species of flora, including rare wild orchids, edelweiss and saxifrages. In the summer months, the meadows light up with unique colors and scents.
👉 Tip: Visit the Viote Alpine Botanical Garden, one of the oldest in Europe, to discover the floristic richness of the Alps. 🦌 A protected and silent nature:
Here nature is observed, not touched. It is easy to spot chamois, marmots, birds of prey and listen to the drumming of a woodpecker among the larches. The reserve is integral: every step is an act of respect for a delicate and precious ecosystem.
👉 Tip: Bring binoculars and a nature notebook. Sitting on a rock and listening is already an excursion of the soul. 🚶 Trails for those who love the authentic mountains:
The routes are well marked but designed for careful hikers. From the Cornetto path to the ridge crossings, each walk is an invitation to contemplation, between wide views and intense silences.
👉 Tip: Set off at dawn to catch the grazing light on the plateau and walk at a leisurely pace – every detail is worth the stop. 🍽️ Simple and genuine flavours at high altitude:
At the foot of the reserve, in the mountain huts and refuges of Bondone, you can find the authentic tastes of Trentino: alpine cheeses, spicy cold cuts, barley soups, steaming polenta and homemade cakes. A cuisine that warms the heart.
👉 Tip: After the hike, stop at Malga Brigolina or in a Viote hut to enjoy fresh yoghurt and alpine butter. 🛌 Sleeping under the stars of Bondone:
The hospitality is intimate and authentic: B&Bs surrounded by greenery, farmhouses, renovated mountain huts and refuges offer the opportunity to experience the mountains in an intimate way. Ideal for a weekend of silence, nature and deep breathing.
👉 Tip: Stay at the Viote del Bondone: waking up in the meadows with the light of the first sun is an experience that remains in the heart.
The Reserve of the Three Peaks of Monte Bondone is a thin land between sky and mountain, where every flower has an ancient name and every silence is a form of listening.