Valle dei Mòcheni - an island in the mountains
The traditionally connected, authentic and uninhabited Valle dei Mòcheni is one of the southernmost German language islands at all. It was settled in the 14th century by farmers and workers from Tyrol and South Tyrol. The ancient Bavarian dialect language, the Bersntolerisch, one of 52 minority languages in Europe, has been unchanged for over 700 years and is still spoken by about 800 inhabitants in the valley. Here the past is valued, the present and the future are never left out of sight - a successful interplay between historical consciousness and modernity arises.
Let yourself be enchanted by "La valle incantata - the enchanting valley", as Robert Musil, the Austrian writer in his novella "Grigia" called it . A trip to one of the most pristine valleys of Trentino...
Surroundings of the chalet with Roveda and Kamaovrunt
A worthwhile excursion is the old water mill, Mil in Oachlait / Roveda, which is distant about fifteen minutes' walk from the chalet Tòttn. Immerse yourself in the once daily working life of the people in Valle dei Mòcheni. Guided tours take place in the summer after registration at the local tourist office. The Rio Vridl and Rio Rigolor flow together at the water mill. You can also visit the waterfall, a few meters from the water mill, and on the way back you will find the old village center of Oachlait / Roveda, dating back to the 14th century and the small loveley church.
In the two kilometer distant pituresque village of Kamaovrunt, you can admire the incredible mountain panorama of the Ortler, the Dolomites of Brenta, the Adamello group, the Monte Bondone, the Lagorai mountains, the historic villages of the town and enjoy the hearty, traditional Mòcheno valley cuisine. Worth a visit is a visit to the wooden sculptures at the Rifugio Van Spitz, which are the result of an international wood sculpture symposium from August 2015 to August 2019.
To eat and drink
Two charming mountain inns in Kamaovrunt / Kamauz: 2 km as well as two farmed alpine huts and a mining farm. All companies mainly process products from the Mòcheno valley.
In the evening, you can also enjoy mushrooms, berries or chestnuts prepared on our original wood-burning stove, which grow according to the season in the surrounding woods; a true delicacy. In certain months you will find free-growing spices such as oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage within a few meters of the cottage.
Next bus stop
In Oachlait / Roveda about 500 meters from the cottage.
Next supermarket
Canezza, 6 km. and Pergine Valsugana 9 km.
Next pharmacy and doctor
In Pergine Valsugana: 9 Km from the chalet.
Weekly market
Every saturday at Pergine Valsugana: 9 km.
Next international ATM
At the town hall of Frassilongo, 3 km.
Further surroundings in Valle dei Mocheni
The main valley of the Mòcheno valley offers numerous excursion and hiking possibilities, such as at Palai/ Palù del Fersina, the historical Filzerhof in Vlarotz / Fierozzo, which offers an insight into the rural life of the past, as well as the chasing "Gruab van Hardimbl" above Palai/ Palù del Fersina. Palù del Fersina, which is distant 12 kilometers from the chalet Tòttn, is the ideal starting point for numerous charming panorama hikes to the untouched Lagorai mountains chain. In Mala, 10 km from the chalet, there is the "Pietraviva" museum, which offers workshops and many initiatives for children to see the culture and to learn about the nature of Mòcheno valley.
