{"id":29079,"date":"2025-06-24T10:49:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T08:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitlakeidro.com\/big-bench-capovalle\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:17:49","slug":"big-bench-capovalle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitlakeidro.com\/en\/big-bench-capovalle\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Bench Capovalle"},"content":{"rendered":"

A panoramic viewpoint<\/b> not to be missed<\/p>\n

Surrounded by nature and offering breathtaking views, the Big Bench in Capovalle<\/b> is a must for anyone visiting Lake Idro<\/b> and looking for a unique experience combining nature and creativity. This colourful installation, part of the international circuit of the Big Bench<\/b>, invites young and old alike to discover the area with a new perspective: sitting on a huge bench makes you feel like a child again, stimulates the imagination<\/b> and provides the ideal backdrop for spectacular photos<\/b>.<\/p>\n

From the location, Localit\u00e0 Mandoal<\/b>, you have a panoramic view of the mountains and forests of the upper Valle Sabbia<\/b>. The route to get there is well suited for families and offers a pleasant walk <\/b>with beautiful views.<\/p>\n

How to get there<\/h4>\n

The Big Bench<\/b> is easy to reach starting from Localit\u00e0 San Rocco<\/b>, located at the beginning of the village when coming from Idro or via the centre of Capovalle, where you can park your car<\/b> in the municipal car park in Piazza Marconi<\/b>. From there, follow the yellow signs to the Big Bench: a walk of about 30 minutes, also suitable for people who are not particularly sporty. The road does have some elevation, so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n

If you park in Localit\u00e0 San Rocco<\/b>, you will pass the Azienda Agricola Eggiolini<\/b><\/a>, where you can buy the famous Tombea cheese<\/b>, butter, yoghurt and formaggelle.<\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/h4>\n

The Panchina Gigante in Capovalle is part of the international Big Bench Community Project<\/b>, an idea by American designer Chris Bangle<\/b> to put small villages and lesser-known landscapes on the map and promote slow and sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to get your Big Bench passport stamped! You can do this at the participating points in Capovalle: a fun way to keep a souvenir of your visit and discover the other benches throughout Italy.<\/p>\n

Stamps available at:<\/b><\/p>\n