Monte Bondone
Trento's "backyard mountain," at 2,180 m, with high plateau meadows and an alpine botanical garden in summer, and the closest ski area to the city in winter.
Monte Bondone is about 20 km by car from the city center. The main areas are the plateaus of Vaneze and Viote. In summer you can hike the meadows and climb Palon for views of the Brenta and Lake Garda mountains. The alpine botanical garden at Viote, which is open in summer, grows mountain plants from the Alps and around the world. In winter there are about 20 km of ski runs and cross-country trails suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers. You can reach the mountain from Trento on a suburban bus, with more departures in summer, or drive up the winding mountain road in about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (botanical garden approx. Jun–Sep)
Nearby sights
- Lake Toblino & Castle
- MART – Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Castel Beseno
- MUSE – Science Museum
- Bell of the Fallen (Maria Dolens)
- Trento–Sardagna Cable Car
- Santa Maria Maggiore
- Trento Cathedral (San Vigilio)