Pinzolo

Pinzolo (Eastern Lombard: Pinsöl) is a small town and comune situated in Val Rendena in Trentino in the northern Italian Alps at an elevation of 800 metres (2,600 ft). The Church of Saint Vigilius of Trent stands in the town.

Pinzolo
Pinsöl (Lombard)
Comune di Pinzolo
Church of San Vigilio.
Location of Pinzolo
Pinzolo
Location of Pinzolo in Italy
Pinzolo
Pinzolo (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°10′N 10°45′E
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceTrentino (TN)
FrazioniMadonna di Campiglio, S. Antonio di Mavignola
Government
  MayorMichele Cereghini
Area
  Total69.32 km2 (26.76 sq mi)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2015)
  Total3,118
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymPinzolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38086
Dialing code0465
Patron saintSaint Lawrence
Saint dayAugust 10
WebsiteOfficial website

It is mainly known as a ski resort during the winter months and as a popular touristic destination in the summer.

In January 2017 Valentino Rossi became Honorary Resident of the town.

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