Revò: Landscape, Churches and Trails

Revò extends across a large promontory that projects into the artificial Lake Santa Giustina, between the gorges carved by the Novella and Pescara streams. The basin was created between 1950 and 1955. Its location by the lake and gorges, historic buildings and walking trails offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Landscape Between Lake and Gorge

The promontory and watercourses shape the landscape: Revò lies between the gorges carved by the Novella and Pescara; Santa Giustina is an artificial lake whose basin was created between 1950 and 1955. Another notable place is the Chiesetta di San Biagio. It stands on the tip of a rocky outcrop beyond the gorge of the Novella stream.

Walking Trails with Different Routes

The Snazi-Mont nature trail runs between Cagnò and Revò. You can walk it without a guided tour; it includes three circular routes of different lengths. When choosing a route, you can therefore use the distance on offer as a guide, without having to plan for a guided tour.

On the RankiPino, a section runs from Cloz to Frari alongside an old irrigation canal. Frari lies between Revò and Rumo. The trail is completely flat and easy for everyone to walk in either direction. The RankiPino walking route also connects Passo delle Palade with Mostizzolo, where the Val di Sole cycle route begins.

From Revò, a three-hour climb follows a comfortable mule track up the wooded slopes of Monte Ozol. When comparing trails for your stay, the surface, elevation profile and estimated time provide different points of reference.

Churches and Architectural History

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel dates back to 1309. It was rebuilt in the 17th century and again after the fire of 1889. The monumental high altar in the Church of Santo Stefano was created by the sculptor Giovanni Merlo in 1687. The two churches thus represent different architectural and artistic histories: the Carmelite church’s history includes several phases of rebuilding, while the year and sculptor of the high altar are recorded.

The historic houses also mark different periods. Casa Thun is a palace built in the 16th century, distinguished by its Renaissance architecture. Casa Campia was built by the de Maffei family in the last quarter of the 17th century. Comparing the two buildings takes you from the Renaissance of the 16th century to a building from the late 17th century, without conflating their distinct architectural features.

Roman Traces, Mining and a Local Grape Variety

Revò’s origins date back to Roman times; inscriptions and other archaeological objects discovered there attest to this early history. Another historical trace can be found in the Pòrtol area near Tregiovo: at an altitude of 1,300 metres, there are remains of abandoned galena mines. These details point to different kinds of history—archaeological finds in the town and mining remains in a named area near Tregiovo.

Distilleria Rossi d'Anaunia is housed in an old building in Revò’s historic centre, dating from 1886. Cantina El Zeremia, by contrast, focuses on the local grape variety: this historic winery was the first to rediscover and champion Groppello di Revò in Val di Non. Revò’s history thus brings together different themes—architecture, archaeological finds, mining and the rediscovery of a local grape variety.

The Festa del Carmen is celebrated every year in honour of the Madonna del Carmine. If you’d like to plan your trip around this festival, check the exact dates and programme in advance.

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