Why do olive trees grow at the foot of the Alps?

Olive Groves in Vicenza: Walk the Conca degli Olivi at the Foot of Monte Grappa

Why do olive trees grow at the foot of the Alps? Discover the remarkable microclimate of Pove del Grappa, where more than 20,000 olive trees grow, on a free autumn walk through the historic olive landscape. On 25 October 2026, Pove del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza, joins Italy's tenth National Olive Grove Walk with three routes through its celebrated Conca degli Olivi, or Basin of Olive Trees. Choose a 5, 8 or 10 km itinerary through the foothills of Monte Grappa, where a sheltered and unusually mild microclimate supports olive cultivation close to the Alps.

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Why Do Olive Trees Grow at the Foot of the Alps?

Pove del Grappa lies at the southern foot of Monte Grappa, where sunny slopes and shelter from the surrounding mountains create favourable conditions for olive trees.

This particular landscape is known as the Conca degli Olivi, the Basin of Olive Trees, and contains more than 20,000 cultivated olive trees. For travellers accustomed to associating Italian olive oil with Tuscany, Puglia or the Mediterranean coast, the olive groves of Vicenza offer a different perspective on Italy's agricultural heritage. The cultivated landscape forms part of a longstanding local olive oil tradition, with small groves and terraces extending across the slopes above the Brenta Valley.

The Conca degli Olivi

Olive cultivation has become an important part of Pove del Grappa's local identity.

The village belongs to the Italian Città dell'Olio, the national network of municipalities committed to protecting and promoting olive growing landscapes, traditional cultivation and olive oil culture. The local olive groves also produce extra virgin olive oil associated with the Veneto PDO production area. The 2026 National Olive Grove Walk celebrates Italy's remarkable diversity of olive varieties under the theme Radici d'Italia, or Roots of Italy.

Pove del Grappa takes part with three walking routes designed for different levels of fitness, allowing visitors to discover the hills, olive trees and autumn landscape.

Choose Your Walk

Visitors can select one of three itineraries:

5 km, Easy An accessible route on paved roads, suitable for families and pushchairs.

8 km, Challenging A longer route with some unpaved sections and elevation changes.

10 km, Challenging A mountain foothill itinerary with unpaved stretches and elevation changes. Participants must depart by 8:45 AM. During the event, visitors can also taste wine from Ca' Biasi, produced by Dalla Valle Innocente in Breganze, and traditional bruschetta prepared by the local Pro Loco.

Plan Your Visit

Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Departure window: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Last departure for the 10 km route: 8:45 AM

Event closing time: 12:30 PM

Meeting point: Frantoio Malga Monte Asolone

Address: Via XXV Aprile 3, Pove del Grappa, Province of Vicenza, Italy

Routes: 5 km, 8 km or 10 km

Participation: Free

Information

Comune di Pove del Grappa

Phone: +39 0424 80333, Email: segreteria@comune.pove.vi.it

Sources

Comune di Pove del Grappa · 10ª Giornata Nazionale Camminata tra gli Olivi
Associazione Nazionale Città dell'Olio · Pove del Grappa
Italia.it · Giornata Nazionale Camminata tra gli Olivi
Comune di Pove del Grappa · Segreteria, Affari Generali