A culinary tour through the courtyards of Mezzana's historic center
En Giro en tra le Cort is one of the most anticipated summer events in Mezzana, a small town in the Val di Sole, in the Province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). It is a culinary and cultural itinerary that winds through the streets, old cellars, and ancient courtyards of the historic center: each cort (courtyard) opens its doors to welcome visitors and offer a typical dish of Trentino cuisine, in a route to be savored stop by stop, from appetizer to dessert.
The heart of the event is the rediscovery of typical dishes from the Val di Sole and Trentino. Among the specialties that have enlivened the courtyards of Mezzana in past editions are canederli (bread dumplings), formai rostì (typical fried cheese from the valley), minestra de orz (barley soup), local cured meats, and traditional desserts. The theme accompanying the event — «ancient flavors and mysteries of the past» — perfectly captures the spirit of an evening dedicated to bringing the scents and customs of the mountain life of yesteryear back to life.
It is not just about the food: along the route, folk music, dancing, and entertainment frame the itinerary, making the village even more enchanting. The event is born from the involvement of the entire Mezzana community, with local associations and the Mezzana-Marilleva Tourist Consortium acting as organizers. It is an authentic opportunity to discover the hospitality of a mountain village and experience the historic center in a different light, illuminated by the colors of the festival.
The meeting point is at Mondo Legno, at Via IV Novembre 90, the starting point of the itinerary that then branches out through the courtyards towards Piazza Trento and the streets of the center. The event typically takes place in the evening, in the heart of the Val di Sole summer. It is an event designed for families and food lovers, combining fine dining, popular tradition, and the backdrop of the Val di Sole mountains.
For 2026, the appointment with En Giro en tra le Cort is set for Wednesday, August 19, with a meeting point and departure from Mondo Legno in Mezzana (Via IV Novembre 90) starting at 6:00 PM. As per tradition, the itinerary will cross the courtyards and cellars of the historic center, with a typical Trentino dish at each stop and the backdrop of folk music along the village streets.
The detailed program of the individual culinary routes and the specialties offered in each courtyard will be published by the Mezzana-Marilleva Tourist Consortium closer to the event. For updated information on schedules, menus, and advance sales, please contact the Mezzana Information Office.
Meeting point and departure from Mondo Legno (Via IV Novembre 90) from 6:00 PM. Itinerary through the courtyards of the historic center of Mezzana with tastings of typical Trentino dishes from courtyard to courtyard, accompanied by folk music and dancing.
The detailed program of stops and specialties for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Mezzana-Marilleva Tourist Consortium in the weeks preceding the event.
Historic center of Mezzana (Val di Sole, Province of Trento). Meeting point and departure from Mondo Legno, Via IV Novembre 90, 38020 Mezzana (TN).
Mezzana can be reached via the SS42 Tonale and Mendola state road, which runs up the Val di Sole. By train, it is served by the Trento-Malé-Marilleva line of Trentino Trasporti, with a stop in Mezzana.
Mezzana-Marilleva Tourist Consortium — tel. +39 0463 757588, e-mail [email protected]. Mezzana Information Office for details on schedules and advance ticket sales for the culinary routes.
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Centro storico di Mezzana
Via IV Novembre 90, 38020 Mezzana