Valda

The typical architecture of the ancient villages of the Val di Cembra can be admired also in the village of Valda and more specifically in its attached houses with their beautiful colonnades and courtyards. Valda stretches along the strada statale (state road) where the main amenities of the locality, including schools, supermarkets and the rectory can be found.

According to the ancient customs of the Val di Cembra, the village of Valda features five fountains which served as drinking troughs and wash-houses. The fontana del Giubileo in the main square dates back to 1908 and was built in honour of Franz Joseph I of Austria for the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his Empire.

The St. Paul church with the Via Crucis and the scuola fiemmese (school of the Val di Fiemme) are particularly worth visiting. From the parvis the view opens on the forest and the Avisio river, where the Santuario della Madonna dell'Aiuto di Segonzano (a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Help) is situated. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place you can visit Lago di Valda, a lake at 1,300 m of altitude.

Another highlight is the annually held Festa del Lampone, a traditional festival dedicated to the harvest of grapes and small fruits.