Mountain festival 2026

THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER

Auditorium Cavandoli – at Toscolano Middle School - 8:30 pm

Spiti Valley – On the Trail of the Ghost of the Mountains
Images and stories from a journey through the heart of “Little Tibet”, following the trail of the snow leopard, the mysterious mountain leopard.
Presented by Emer Bavelloni

The A.GA.R.T.I.S. Project
Alto Garda Research into Hydrogeology and Speleology
An update on the results achieved so far through ongoing research and discoveries in the Alto Garda area.

FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER

Auditorium Cavandoli – at Toscolano Middle School - 8:30 pm
Falegnami ad Alta Quota
High-Altitude Carpenters – Building Where the Mountains Put People to the Test
An evening with the Curzel family, featured in the DMAX television series.
Through photographs, videos and personal stories, we will discover the world of high-altitude construction sites and the everyday challenges faced by those who work where the mountains put people to the test.

SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER

Toscolano Parish Oratory

Vertical Experience 10:00 am–12:30 pm and 2:00–6:00 pm
Climbing the bell tower

Adventure for Everyone 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Adventure park and Free Jump

When Wood Comes to Life From 9:00 am
Chainsaw carving demonstration by sculptor Alice Lazzeri.

The Lumberjack Triathlon 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 2:00–4:00 pm
Team relay demonstration of the lumberjack triathlon, featuring tree felling, delimbing and axe cutting. Organised by the Boscaioli Alto Garda e Valsabbia Association.

Children in Music
Project in collaboration with local schools.

Food Stand From 11:00 am until evening

Live Music From 8:00 pm

Monte Spino

Excursion to the Grotta dell’Orso with A.GA.R.T.I.S.
Departure: 2:00 pm from Rifugio Pirlo
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Maximum: 30 participants
Cost: €9.00 – free for CAI members

Advance booking required by Thursday, 24 September.

CAI Gavardo: 334 7815350 caigavardo@gmail.com

Payment:
Bank account in the name of CAI SEZIONE GAVARDO
IBAN: IT75D0869254560045000454650

Please note: include the full name and date of birth of each participant.
Hiking clothing and suitable outdoor equipment are required.
The nearby Rifugio Pirlo will be open all day for refreshments and hospitality.

Booking for refreshments: +39 0365 651177

Prati di San Martino

Accessible from the hamlet of Sanico di Montemaderno.

An Evening with the Moon 8:30 pm
On the occasion of the full moon, we will observe our natural satellite during its most brightly illuminated phase, identifying its shape, surface features and visible details through observation of the night sky.
With Mario Tonincelli

Bookings at the Maderno Infopoint: +39 331 2356766 - visittoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER

Toscolano Parish Oratory

Vertical Experience 10:00 am–12:30 pm and 2:00–6:00 pm
Climbing the bell tower

Adventure for Everyone 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Adventure park and Free Jump

Food Stand From 11:00 am until evening

Bell Tower

Orienteering

10:00 am – activity for adults
11:30 am – family activity
3:00 pm – activity open to everyone

Bookings at the Maderno Infopoint: +39 331 2356766 visittoscolanomaderno@gmail.com

Guided Walking Routes

The History of the Valley and Its Place Names
In the Valle delle Cartiere, with Antonio Foglio.
Departure from the Town Hall at 9:30 am.

A Walk Through History
With Bruno Festa.
Departure from the Toscolano Parish Oratory at 10:00 am.

Bookings at the Maderno Infopoint: +39 331 2356766 - visittoscolanomaderno@gmail.com