Festival Confluenze
The festival of slow and sustainable tourism in the Valle dei Laghi
About Festival Confluenze
Festival Confluenze in the Valle dei Laghi
Festival Confluenze is the summer event that celebrates slow and sustainable tourism in the Valle dei Laghi, a territory nestled between Trentino and Lake Garda that includes the municipality of Cavedine, in Trentino-Alto Adige. Promoted by the Valle dei Laghi Biodistrict, the festival invites residents and visitors alike to slow down, observe, listen, and savour, rediscovering the profound bond between humanity, the environment, and the landscape.
A territory to be experienced at a slow pace
For two weeks, the valley becomes a vast stage for excursions, hikes, vineyard dinners, tastings, performances, and dialogues with authors. The festival winds through forests, castles, villages, and lakeshores: from Lago di Cavedine to Castel Toblino, from the Marocche to the Nosiola vineyards—places that tell the story and identity of this corner of Trentino.
Food, wine, and local produce
The heart of the festival is sustainable food and wine tourism: dinners in the vineyards, tastings of Vino Santo, foraging-based culinary experiences, and bread-making and cheesemaking workshops at local farms. Every event highlights traditional products and the work of local producers from the Biodistrict.
Excursions and nature
There are numerous guided walks along the valley's trails, including routes to Lago di Cavedine and Lago di Lagolo, itineraries towards Castel Toblino, and sunrise hikes with live music. It is an authentic way to discover the biodiversity and landscapes of the Valle dei Laghi.
A commitment to sustainability
Festival Confluenze bases its programme on four pillars: environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability. Organized by the Valle dei Laghi Biodistrict with the support of local entities, it is now a benchmark event for responsible tourism in Trentino.
- Guided excursions and hikes in the Valle dei Laghi
- Vineyard dinners, tastings, and local cuisine
- Meetings with authors, mountaineers, and cultural guests
- Events at Lago di Cavedine and Malga Cavedine
- Bread-making and cheesemaking workshops
Festival Confluenze — edition 2026
The sixth edition of Festival Confluenze will be held from July 25th to August 8th, 2026, in the Valle dei Laghi, Trentino-Alto Adige, under the theme "Guardians of Time", dedicated to the places and symbols that preserve the memory of the valley: forests, castles, villages, and landscapes.
The programme alternates between excursions, cultural meetings, and food and wine offerings, along a route that also touches the municipality of Cavedine and its mountain hut (Malga).
Programme Festival Confluenze 2026
- July 25th — Excursion on the Fishermen's Trail and the Canevai Gorge towards Castel Toblino
- Sunrise at Malga Cavedine with live music
- Cycling tour among the wineries of the Valle dei Laghi
- "Words in the Night" section with literary guests (Marco Albino Ferrari, Pietro Lacasella, Chiara Bettega)
- Meeting with mountaineer Tamara Lunger on her journey across the Mongolian steppe
- Vineyard dinners, tastings, and a show dedicated to Vino Santo at Castel Toblino
- Bread-making and cheesemaking workshops at local farms
- August 2nd — Charcoal Burners' Trail up to the "Bora dei Carboneri"
- August 8th — Sunrise walk at Lago di Lagolo
Highlights Festival Confluenze 2026
Prices Festival Confluenze 2026
Practical information — Festival Confluenze
Getting there
Cavedine and the Valle dei Laghi can be reached by car via the SS45bis (Trento-Sarche) and the Garda road. The nearest train stations are Trento and Rovereto, which are connected by regional buses.
Bookings and prices
Many events require advance booking and involve a participation fee (as a guide, guided excursions cost approximately 15 euros). The full programme, schedules, and updated costs are published by the Valle dei Laghi Biodistrict.
Contacts
Biodistretto Valle dei Laghi, Via del Garda 2/4, Sarche di Madruzzo. Tel. +39 349 3365446, [email protected].
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