Top of the World
RespirArt is one of the highest art parks in the world. It winds its way between 2,000 and 2,200 metres above sea level in Pampeago, in Val di Fiemme, in the Dolomites of Trentino. Born from a project of the journalist and art curator Beatrice Calamari and the artist Marco Nones, it accompanies the discovery of art installations along a ring-shaped path of three kilometers. The works, created by internationally renowned artists, dialogue with the Dolomite peaks of the Latemar, which have been declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Every summer, concerts and literary encounters are organised in the Latemar Open Air Theatre, opposite the Chalet Caserina, and new art installations appear. The philosophy of the park is that works of art should be "let go" into nature. This creative gesture invites us to rely on changes and, therefore, on life itself, which is continually changing. The atmospheric agents do not ruin the works, on the contrary, they complete them, shaping them and changing their colours. RespirArt invites you to relax in the continuous mutability of nature. Its works allow you to rediscover the sense of wonder, taking the new as an unrepeatable opportunity. The loop trail is about 3 km long and has short uphill and steep downhill sections, as it runs between altitudes of 2,000 and 2,200. Non-slip shoes are recommended. Maximum respect for the natural environment is required, so hikers are advised not to leave rubbish along the way and not to strike or damage the works of art. The Art Park is always open and accessible to everyone free of charge, from spring to autumn. In winter, some of the works overlook the Agnello slope, offering skiers unexpected glimpses of art.
