The Trentino you expect, with much more besides
Val di Non is a true Trentino classic. A large, accessible valley, home to solid, welcoming communities. It is famous for apples — here, everything smells of orchards — but also for its castles, mountains and views that change with every season.
Castel Thun is its best-known symbol, but every corner has its own story. Small or big, always real. Even if you work in Trento or in nearby valleys, you can choose to live in Val di Non. This is a place where life feels the right size, without giving up what you need. Because life in Val di Non works. You get the right balance between “urban” services and the small things only a close-knit community can give you.
Traditions matter here, and people share them together on summer evenings, often around a table. Some local recipes are considered so important that they are protected by dedicated brotherhoods. And no, we are not joking: the Brotherhood of Torta de Patate has been promoting local cuisine as a living, shared heritage for more than 25 years. This is not a place where you have to give things up. It is the right place if you are looking for a balance between quality of life and services.
Cles, the main town, offers schools, a hospital, family activities and everything you need to live well. The Trento–Malè–Mezzana train connects the valley with the city, making it possible for many people to work elsewhere without giving up valley life.
Businesses, land and technology
Val di Non has always been a center of excellence in agriculture, thanks to its cooperatives, work organization and deep love for the land. But today, it is not just about apples. This is a valley where a new idea of business is taking shape: one that values the environment in innovative, sustainable ways.
In Mollaro, inside the mountain, you’ll find Intacture: a sustainable data center built in a former mine, and one of the most secure and advanced in Europe. It is a unique project. It uses the area’s geology to provide low-impact digital infrastructure. A true Trentino excellence, and a clear example of how Alpine valleys can attract new skills, develop tech supply chains and create opportunities for people who want to stay — or come back — and live here.
In Val di Non, nature and digital technology live side by side. And here, the future has strong roots.
