Giovo between vineyards, nature and culture

Giovo combines the wine-growing landscape of Val di Cembra with quiet encounters with nature, scenic paths and a vibrant cultural tradition. This creates a destination that brings together different interests for your travel planning: you can explore landscapes, discover local wines and combine visits to historic places with an excursion into nature.

Wine-growing landscape and regional flavours

The cultural landscape of Giovo and the entire Val di Cembra is part of the Strada del Vino e dei sapori del Trentino. Particularly characteristic is Giovo’s wine-growing landscape in Val di Cembra: terraced pergole retiche on alluvial sand descend towards the valley floor of the Avisio. Giovo produces Müller Thurgau, Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, among others. This combination of terrain and winegrowing shapes the region’s character and offers you a tangible way to experience the valley’s landscape.

Festa dell'Uva in Verla di Giovo

The Festa dell'Uva in Verla di Giovo is part of the cultural tradition. It is deeply rooted in the cultural tradition of the municipality of Giovo and the entire Val di Cembra. The event includes music, performances, art, as well as a gastronomic and wine-focused programme. Alongside the cultural landscape, this places the community and culinary experience at the centre of your exploration of Giovo.

Wetlands, forests and wildlife observation

Lac de Montesel is home to rare plants and serves as a breeding ground for amphibians. In addition to the small wetland at Lac de Montesel, a wildlife observation point has also been established. The Mancabrot trail leads through forests, over rises, through gently rolling cultivated land and along a small wetland. If you want to experience the landscape up close rather than simply viewing it from a distance, you will find several different natural features here within a closely connected thematic area.

Scenic routes with a sporting challenge

The walking path to the Dos Paion viewpoint on Monte Corona begins in Ville and leads to a viewpoint on Monte Corona. From there, you can enjoy views of the peaks of eastern Trentino and the vineyards of Giovo. The combination of the route, elevation and vistas makes this section a clear focus for planning your excursion. For more demanding cycling stages, the Campionissimi climb has an average gradient of more than 8 per cent; individual sections exceed 12 per cent.

A historical highlight in Mosana di Giovo

The Chiesa di San Giorgio in Mosana di Giovo also adds a historical perspective to the picture of the area. It was mentioned as early as 1369 as a hermitage and rebuilt in the 15th century. The building therefore represents a long, specifically dated local history that can be meaningfully connected with Giovo’s landscape and wine-related themes.

Giovo as a starting point for your travel planning

When choosing a hotel in Giovo, you can base your decision on your own interests: the wine-growing landscape and local grape varieties, the Festa dell'Uva, natural features around Lac de Montesel, or routes such as Dos Paion and the Mancabrot trail. For cyclists, the gradient of the Campionissimi climb is an additional important reference point. In this way, Giovo remains a versatile destination without its individual landscape, cultural and activity highlights being conflated.

More destinations for your travel planning

Faver, Coredo, Folgaria, Tres, Torcegno, Cogolo, Deggiano and Bagni Di Rabbi.

For the higher-level travel overview: Trentino.