Elegant in Habsburg style, scary but fun in Val di Fassa, irreverent in Valfloriana. Strange characters keep company after a day of skiing
February 05th
There classic white week in February it’s more fun if the destination is a place where the Carnival is lavishly celebrated. And, even better, if masks and entertainment originate from stories and traditions, thus allowing little-known aspects of the place to be known. As happens in many valleys of Trentino.
On track with the Habsburgs
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In Madonna di Campiglio, from 19 to 24 February, the Habsburg Carnival it allows you to relive the glories and celebrations of the time when the town at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites was frequented by Princess Sissi and by the most important personalities of the court of Vienna. It starts on February 19 at 5.30pm with the arrival of the Court in the town center celebrated with music and dancing. Among the appointments of the following days, “Tea with Sissi” stands out on the 20th, the Habsburg aperitifs and dinners with themed menus (on the 22nd), the “Hapsburg skiing” in period costume together with the royal couple and the court, with the accompaniment of ski instructors (on the 23rd).
Grand finale on 24 February with the Emperor’s Grand Ball in period costume in the historic Salone Hofer of the Hotel Des Alpes with aperitif, musical entertainment and dancing with the “Arco 800” company. Most of the evening appointments allow you to spend the whole day on skis, ranging over 150 km of slopes. Among these, the Canalone Miramonti is not to be missed, every year the scene of a slalom valid for the World Cup, which plunges directly into the village with slopes of up to 60%. Info: www.campigliodolomiti.it
Scary and funny masks in Val di Fassa
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The carnival events that color the villages of the Val di Fassa are numerous, and often of very ancient traditions. The Ladin Carnival of Campitello experiences its highlight on February 19th. Like every year, on the Sunday before Shrove Tuesday, in Piaz de Ciampedel, there are many parades masks wearing the typical “facères da bel and da burt” (masks, “beautiful” or “ugly”, finely carved in wood by local artists) and perform witty sketches and jokes, involving the spectators. As per tradition, the parade is opened by the “Grop de la Mescrès de Cianacei e Gries” (Group of the masks of Canazei and Gries) who will perform with Lachè, Bufon and Marascons, the “guide” masks, in their richly decorated costumes.
Colorful and fun events are held throughout the valley until February 21st. Of particular note is the Carnival of the Fountains in Vigo di Fassa, the festivals in Moena where there are the Arlèchins who, with a pointed hat, cowbells, faces covered by a white veil and colored trousers, run after the children scaring them with a whip, and the Lonc, very tall masks that hide men on stilts covered by a white sheet and show up at dusk, frightening people. The party continues on the ski slopes, because here you can indulge yourself in seven ski areas for a total of about 200 km of tracks. With the Dolomiti Superski ski pass you can also move to nearby ski areas and have fun on the most famous ski tours such as the Sellaronda and the Great War Tour. Info: www.fassa.com
With the Matoci in Valfloriana
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Saturday will be an unforgettable day February 18th. El Carneval de Valfloriana is in fact one of the most engaging in the Trentino valleys. It is a wedding procession with about thirty extras that crosses the hamlets of the town in each of which pantomines and amusing discussions are staged. The Matocio, leader of the day, must in fact win the pass every time in order to continue the journey. And with him the bride and groom, the harlequins, the beautiful masks (that is, the elegant guests) and the ugly masks. All those present can participate in the procession, enjoying the performances and the rich buffets set up at each stage. Then everyone on the track, in the nearby Alpe Cermis ski area where you can also ski at night along the convincing Olimpia 3, or a little further away in the Ski Center Latemar. Info: www.visitfiemme.it
February 05, 2023 – 09:44
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