LUFT! Open-air experiences

18:00 | Outdoor Hub (Loc. Paoar) | Attività outdoor

Camminata nordica tra boschi e sentieri insieme a istruttori esperti.
INFO E PRENOTAZIONILUFT! Open-air experiences in nature, culture, and community.

While the world rushes, the Mòcheni Valley (Valle dei Mòcheni) breathes. LUFT! – meaning air – is connection. It is an invitation to slow down, head to higher altitudes, and experience the area to the full. Beyond four walls, under the open sky, identity becomes movement, breath, and a living space. Through a variety of experiences combining nature, culture, and community stories, the festival creates a light, shared space where people and places meet. It is an opportunity to pause, explore, and experience the landscape authentically, while keeping a vibrant link to the Mòcheni identity.

During the two days of the festival, you can also visit:
The Mòcheni Cultural Institute (Bersntoler Kulturinstitut), which features an exhibition dedicated to Mòcheni culture, providing a great opportunity to learn about the history, language, and traditions of this community.

S’ Pergmandlhaus, an interesting exhibition about the mining history of the valley.
Guided tours – no booking required (duration: 30 minutes)
29 May
Times: 14:30 / 15:10 / 15:50 / 16:30 / 17:10
30 May
Times: 16:00 / 16:40 / 17:20 / 18:00

Erdemolo Mine (Gruab va Hardimbl), where you can discover the valley's ancient mining traditions through guided tours and installations showing the lives and work of miners.
Info and booking
29 and 30 May
Tour 1 – 09:30
Tour 2 – 10:30
Tour 3 – 11:30
Tour 4 – 12:30

Craft market
On Saturday 30 May, a market dedicated to local products and regional crafts will offer a place to meet, discover, and support small local businesses. The market aims to create a welcoming, lively space where choosing local is a practical way of supporting the community.
Throughout the day, you can discover and buy local products, ranging from sustainably grown farm produce to handmade crafts and regional specialties. The exhibitors have been carefully selected for their quality, ethics, and uniqueness, making the market a meaningful and cohesive event.

In conversation with...
Three talks about tourism, culture, and mountain life

At a slow pace: culture, hospitality, and outdoor practices
29/05/2026, 11:30–13:00 | Outdoor Hub (Paoar)
This event explores new ways of experiencing the mountains, where outdoor activities, culture, and experiences become opportunities to connect with local communities, heritage, and identity.
Drawing on the experience of Palù del Fersina (Palai en Bersntol) and the "Arca delle Lingue" project, the talk explores practices and visions that celebrate local distinctiveness, encouraging more mindful, connected, and respectful ways of visiting.

Introduction
Franco Moar, Mayor of Palù del Fersina
Maria Serena Barbera, Autonomous Province of Trento
Territories, practices, and heritage
Michele Oriente, Valsugana Tourist Board (APT)
Claudia Marchesoni, Bersntoler Kulturinstitut
Michele Toss, Museo Storico del Trentino Foundation
Geography (is dangerous)
Davide Sapienza, geopoet and writer
Moderated by Anna Sustersic, science communicator and author

Telling the story of the mountains today
29/05/2026, 16:30–18:00 | Outdoor Hub (Paoar)
Description: A conversation using images and words to discuss how we portray the mountains, mountaineering, and Alpine regions today.
Trentino photographer Matteo Pavana, creator of "The Vertical Eye" project, and Samuele Doria from L’AltraMontagna discuss new ways of portraying the mountains. They look beyond sports performance and postcard-perfect views to focus on a more human, social, and cultural perspective of the landscape and outdoor experiences.

Matteo Pavana, outdoor photographer
Samuele Doria, L’AltraMontagna

Chiara Betti's gold: the journey of an Olympic athlete
30/05/2026, 11:00–12:30 | Outdoor Hub (Paoar)
Description: A meeting with Chiara Betti, Olympic short track speed skater, as she shares her journey from the ice rinks of Trentino to international arenas. The talk will cover commitment, mental preparation, and overcoming challenges, showing what it takes to build a high-level sporting career.

Chiara Betti, Olympic short track speed skater
Moderated by Irene Matassoni.

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