Sights and sounds of Nature reawakening with the crackling and popping of melting snow as the mountain summits shed their white mantle and fertile valleys are clad in bright new colours. The richness of the cultural landscape of the
Stelvio National Park is revealed in the warm spring sunshine as it bathes the ancient stone walls of
majestic castles, monasteries, and churches. Days begin to grow longer as folk spend more time outdoors, attracted by the hustle and bustle of spring fairs and music events held in the old village squares. Newly groomed
trails cutting through the forested slopes pave the way for bracing
spring hikes and exhilarating mountain bike rides. The sea of white and pink apple orchards in bloom signals that Nature has returned to the Venosta valley. It’s time to join the spring celebrations!
And it is precisely during this time of reawakening, in May, that a special aspect of the valley comes to life: the
Val Venosta Apple Days. For two weeks, the apple takes center stage in the region—nestled among blossoming orchards and bathed in the soft light of early summer. Amid farms, villages, and the surrounding countryside, it can be experienced in a variety of ways.