Step out of your mountain chalet while the morning air still carries the scent of pine resin and fresh dew. Walk a few minutes through the fir trees and, before you know it, you’re at the gondola station. A few moments later, gliding silently above the forest in a modern cabin, Folgaria unfolds beneath you-green, vibrant, and full of light. In winter, every skier knows the Francolini-Sommo Alto gondola. But it is in summer that it becomes something truly special: a gateway to the trails, landscapes, and experiences of Alpe Cimbra. And from Camping Essenza Alpina in Francolini, that gateway is only a five-minute walk away.   The Gondola That Changes Summer in Folgaria Since June 2026, the Francolini-Sommo Alto gondola has once again been operating during the summer season. For guests staying with us, it transforms the holiday experience. The journey begins in Francolini at 1,178 metres above sea level and climbs to Sommo Alto at 1,620 metres. Nearly three kilometres of ascent become a few minutes of pure wonder as the forest canopy drifts beneath you and the mountain air grows fresher with every metre. The cabins are enclosed, spacious, and quiet. They comfortably accommodate strollers, backpacks, bicycles,

Opening the doors of your van and finding yourself in front of a breathtaking mountain panorama, with fresh alpine air filling the vehicle before the aroma of your morning coffee, is not a dream. It’s what happens every morning at Camping Essenza Alpina in Folgaria, in the heart of Alpe Cimbra, Trentino. Van life in the mountains offers something the seaside simply cannot: silence, spectacular views, hiking trails right on your doorstep, summer temperatures that allow you to sleep comfortably without air conditioning, and endless shades of green that city life cannot provide. It all sounds perfect-and it is, when you find the right place to stop. Folgaria is that place, and we are your home base with everything you need in one of the most beautiful corners of Trentino.   Van Life in the Mountains: Freedom, but in the Right Place Van life is one of the most authentic ways to travel: it’s you, your vehicle, the road ahead, and the freedom to decide each day as it comes. However, anyone who has spent a night in the mountains knows that freedom without preparation can quickly become a challenge. Mountain conditions change fast. The weather can shift unexpectedly, temperatures

Fresh mountain air even in August, forests where you can wander without rushing, trails that children can explore on their own with a walking stick in hand. Folgaria is one of those destinations that, once discovered, is hard to leave behind. Alpe Cimbra-the vast plateau encompassing Folgaria, Lavarone, and Luserna, between 1,000 and 1,600 meters above sea level—works particularly well for families because it does not require extraordinary effort. It simply invites you to slow down and look around more carefully. This guide answers the practical questions every parent asks before leaving: what to do if it rains, which trails are genuinely suitable even with a stroller, and why camping can be one of the best options for a family holiday with children. You will also find useful information about our 4-star Camping Essenza Alpina in Folgaria, ideal for those who want to enjoy the area without giving up comfort and services. At a Glance: Why Choose Folgaria with Children in Summer Cooler temperatures than the lowlands, even during the hottest months. Trails suitable for children of all ages, including stroller-friendly routes. Cultural attractions designed with younger visitors in mind: castles, fortresses, and farms. Easy to reach from Veneto and

There is a scene that every caravan traveler knows well. You arrive at your pitch, unhitch the caravan, level it, connect the electricity. The car is free again. The caravan becomes your home. And from that moment on, the mountains are yours to explore. Yet many people still look at caravans with a certain degree of hesitation when it comes to mountain holidays. Narrow roads, steep gradients, winter snow. These concerns are understandable, but they are often overestimated. A caravan works perfectly well in the mountains, provided you know a few things that differ from traveling on flat terrain. This guide is for anyone considering a caravan holiday on the Alpe Cimbra, in Folgaria, Trentino, and who wants to arrive well prepared. Four seasons, practical advice, departure checklists, and answers to some of the most common questions. No alarmism and no clichés. We traveled with a caravan for many years before opening our campsite, so we feel confident in sharing practical tips that can help you enjoy both the mountains and our beautiful area to the fullest. Why Mountains and Caravans Work So Well Together One advantage of a caravan becomes clear from the very beginning: once you are settled

There is a moment during a mountain holiday that makes the entire journey worthwhile. It’s early morning, when the air still carries the scent of the night and the forest is silent. You step out of your motorhome, walk over to the campsite bar, order a coffee, and watch the mountain peaks slowly light up. Then you decide whether today will be a hiking day or a cycling day-and where you will start. Exactly: where you will start. Choosing the right campsite in Trentino when travelling with a motorhome or caravan is not just a matter of logistics. It is a matter of holiday quality. The right pitch-panoramic, well-equipped, and just steps away from hiking trails-can make the difference between an ordinary week and the one you are still talking about a year later. In this guide, you will find everything you need to know to choose the perfect pitch in Trentino for your summer motorhome or caravan holiday. Why Trentino Is One of the Favourite Summer Destinations for Motorhome Travellers Trentino offers something that few Italian regions can combine in one destination: altitude, fresh mountain air, lush green landscapes, and outdoor activities suitable for everyone, from casual walkers to

There are places where you arrive and immediately feel you are in the right place. The air changes, your pace slows down, and something in your mind stops racing. Folgaria, in the heart of the Alpe Cimbra in Trentino, is one of those places. A sunny plateau at over 1,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by deep spruce forests, open pastures, and a silence you simply cannot find in cities. A destination for those who love real mountains – not postcard mountains, but mountains to truly experience: with hiking boots or skis, with children in your arms or your dog on a leash. In this guide you will find everything you need to know about Folgaria and Alpe Cimbra: what to do, what to see, when to go, and how every season becomes an experience worth the journey.   What is Alpe Cimbra: Folgaria, Lavarone, Luserna and Vigolana Alpe Cimbra is one of the largest plateaus in Trentino. It stretches across the southeastern part of the region between the Adige Valley and the Brenta Dolomites, with a vast system of forests, pastures, and panoramic ridges connecting four main areas: Folgaria, Lavarone, Luserna, and Vigolana. Unlike the dramatic Dolomite peaks, the

There are places where you feel the holiday even before stepping out of the camper. The changing air, the forests coming closer, the different light of the mountains. Trentino is one of those places: a region that offers a lot in every season and knows how to welcome those who prefer sleeping close to nature rather than within four walls. But camping in Trentino, when you actually plan it, requires some choices. The areas are different, the seasons change the landscape and available services, and local regulations, as we will see, immediately make it clear why a structured campsite makes all the difference. This guide is designed for those who want to understand how to orient themselves: what to expect from Trentino as an outdoor destination, what the rules are about wild camping, and how to find the structure that turns a stop into an experience.   Why choose Trentino for a camping holiday Trentino is one of the Italian regions best equipped for outdoor tourism. Natural parks, alpine lakes, Dolomite valleys, sunny plateaus, ski slopes: there is a variety of landscapes that is not easily found in a single province. For those travelling by camper, caravan, van, or even

There is a moment, when you’re driving your camper toward the mountains fully packed, that makes the entire working week before it feel worth it. The road narrowing between the forests, the air suddenly changing its taste, that feeling of truly being on the move-not just going on holiday, but heading somewhere real. If you’re here, you probably already know that feeling. Or you’re trying to experience it for the first time. This guide is for you: for those who already own a camper and want to enjoy mountain life better in every season, for those still deciding whether high-altitude camping is right for them, and for those simply wanting to return to Folgaria with a clearer idea of what to expect. Let’s start from the beginning.   1. Why the mountains are perfect for camper life A camper is freedom. It’s the only vehicle that carries home, kitchen, bed, and a window to the world all in one. And the mountains-with their forests, constantly changing views, and true silence, are where that freedom makes the most sense. Unlike the sea, which often means crowded summer beaches, the mountains offer a different quality of space: larger pitches, fewer crowded campsites

There is a moment in the year when the mountains stop feeling like an expectation and simply become themselves again. There are no lift queues, no high-season countdown. There are forests, silence, the smell of resin in the morning, and that sense of space that in peak weeks is hard to find. Folgaria, in the heart of Alpe Cimbra, between Trentino and one of the largest and least crowded plateaus in the Alps, is exactly this: a place that rewards those who arrive when others are not thinking about it yet. Or are no longer thinking about it. This article is for those looking for a mountain weekend that truly matters. Not the fixed August holiday or the February ski week. But the off-season weekend that later becomes the one you say changed the way you see the mountains.   The paradox of the low season: fewer tourists, more mountain The mountains do not disappear out of season. You just see them better. In the months between the major tourist waves – September, October, early April, some weekends in November – Alpe Cimbra transforms into something hard to describe if you haven’t experienced it: a territory that belongs entirely to