Spectacular mountains, lots of sun and Italian cuisine. A famous winter ski area Val Gardena, during summer offers enjoyable and physically active outdoor holiday in an Alpine atmosphere: Rapid cycling trips on the famous Sella Ronda, dividend hikes to numerous huts, Nature Watch, climbing experiences on bare rock or a romantic 5 course dinner in the pod.
Summer at Val Gardena, photo courtesy of Gardena Marketing
Each day brings sun to the scenic impressive valley with the villages of Ortisei (1236 m), St. Christina (1428 m) and Selva Valgardena (1563 m) again and again flooded with the sunlight. The sun-drenched pastures up to 2518 meters, impressive mountains of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites with fabulous peaks, including Sella Ronda, Puez Geisler and the symbol of the Val Gardena – the majestic Langkofel (Sassolungo ) just above the home of mountaineer legend Luis Trenker, and a base for many of mountain excursions.
Numerous legends and stories about the mountain ranges mix with the vivid Ladin tradition of Dolomite villages. This popular summer holiday destination offers sporting action, art, culture and enjoyment for active hikers, climbers keen for sporty mountain bikers, families and cozy nature lovers.
The Parish Church of Ortisei displays a rich collection of statues carved by local artists in the last two centuries, to see is also the biggest wooden cradle of Jesus and sculpture exhibitions prepared by local union ‘Unika’. Culture lovers will enjoy the concert series “ValgardenaMusika”, the traditional festival “Val Gardena in costumes”, fairs and other attractions.
The body demands would be supplied with gourmet restaurants, traditional inns and cozy huts hidden on the mountains slopes. All the attractions make Val Gardena the world unique and perfect place for an unforgettable summer holiday.
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