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Pònt power station : all the energy of water

Exploring Italy’s most stunning hydroelectric power plant

10
Activity time 2 hours and 30 minutes
Participants min. 2 - max. 25
ATTENTION: l'esperienza ha già avuto luogo
Prossime date in fase di definizione
WHAT TO EXPECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Wow! Isn't visiting Italy's most beautiful hydroelectric power plant an awe-inspiring experience? Accompanied by a guide, you’ll enjoy the tale of a century of history, fall in love with the building’s architecture and admire the graffiti inside, as well as understand how the water — the most precious element we have — is used. At the end of the tour, you’ll go up the Noce Bianco River, relaxing in the shade of some traditional Alpine farmhouses.

INTERESTING FACTS/INFO

As we wrote above, the Pont power plant is considered to be Italy’s most stunning hydroelectric power plant. But the splendour doesn’t end there: have you ever passed close to the Guilnova farmhouses? Have you ever visited the tiny Pegaia church? Get ready to have your fill of quirky curiosities!

WHO ARE WE

The Medium-Altitude Mountain Guides association, registered with the professional board of Alpine Guides of Trento, offers its passion and expertise to share the many curiosities, tales and legends of our mountains with you.

Experience Info

  • Rainy day activity
  • Family-friendly
  • Half-day activity
Purchase experience
  • food lover
  • early bird

3 reason why

this experience is worth it

1
Discovering the power station’s story: a history spanning a whole century, shining the spotlight on the artistic heritage it contains. Did you ever think you’d find graffiti in Val di Pejo?
2
Discovering a few lesser-known places of the Val di Pejo: the Guilnova farmhouses, the tiny Pegaia church and many more interesting sites...
3
The power of water: clean energy in the ultra-sustainable Stelvio National Park..

Accompagnatori di Media Montagna

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Experience Info

  • Rainy day activity
  • Family-friendly
  • Half-day activity

Calendar

Where

Peio - Meeting point at Pegaia Church

Map

Experience Info

All the info you need

Price

Cost for adults: €10. Children under 12: €5.
The visit to the Power Plant is offered by Hydro Dolomiti Energia.

Cost for adults: €10. Children under 12: €5.
The visit to the Power Plant is offered by Hydro Dolomiti Energia.

Activity time

Meeting time at 2:30 PM. Return at 5:00 PM.

Meeting time at 2:30 PM. Return at 5:00 PM.

number of participants

Minimum 2 – Maximum 25

Minimum 2 – Maximum 25

Register before

Registration by 12 pm on the same day. Booking is compulsory. Please call the following number to book: Val di Sole Medium-Altitude Mountain Guides: +39 335 445376

Registration by 12 pm on the same day. Booking is compulsory. Please call the following number to book: Val di Sole Medium-Altitude Mountain Guides: +39 335 445376

Languages spoken

Italian, German, English

Italian, German, English

WHAT TO EXPECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Wow! Isn't visiting Italy's most beautiful hydroelectric power plant an awe-inspiring experience? Accompanied by a guide, you’ll enjoy the tale of a century of history, fall in love with the building’s architecture and admire the graffiti inside, as well as understand how the water — the most precious element we have — is used. At the end of the tour, you’ll go up the Noce Bianco River, relaxing in the shade of some traditional Alpine farmhouses.

INTERESTING FACTS/INFO

As we wrote above, the Pont power plant is considered to be Italy’s most stunning hydroelectric power plant. But the splendour doesn’t end there: have you ever passed close to the Guilnova farmhouses? Have you ever visited the tiny Pegaia church? Get ready to have your fill of quirky curiosities!

WHO ARE WE

The Medium-Altitude Mountain Guides association, registered with the professional board of Alpine Guides of Trento, offers its passion and expertise to share the many curiosities, tales and legends of our mountains with you.

Centrale Idroelettrica di Cogolo | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Gruppo Dolomiti Energia
Centrale Idroelettrica di Cogolo | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Gruppo Dolomiti Energia
Centrale Idroelettrica di Cogolo | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Gruppo Dolomiti Energia
Lago Covel in Val di Peio | © Archivio APT Val di Sole - Ph Tommaso Prugnola
WHAT WE SUPPLY

You’ll be provided with a hard hat and ear protectors for your tour of the power plant. You’ll then be given a leaflet of all the hydroelectric power plants you can visit in Trentino. 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

This easy circular route is suitable for everyone. Disabled people have access to the hydroelectric power plant only.

EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING

You’ll need sportswear. Wear comfortable shoes for the easy walk. Don’t forget to bring a small backpack containing a rainproof jacket and a sweatshirt (the weather is quite changeable). 

WHERE

Meeting at the tiny Pegaia church, in Cogolo di Peio. 

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER

The activity will go ahead in the event of bad weather.

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