Laces

Laces in Val Venosta is the gate to the Val Martello and the Stelvio national park.

The parish church in the centre of Laces is dedicated to S. Peter and Paul, dates back to the 12^th century and is characterised by Roman and neo-Gothic elements - Foto: AT, © Peer
Impressions from the village - Foto: AT, © Peer
Piazza del Municipio in the centre of Laces - Foto: AT, © Peer
Hospital church in Laces. Inside there is a winged altar of the Swabian master Järg Lederer, which features paintings on the back side which were probably realized by Hans-Leonhard Schäufflein - Foto: AT, © Peer
S. Nicolaus Church dates back to the 14^th century and has been constructed in Roman construction style - Foto: AT, © Peer
In summer the best way to explore the surroundings of Laces is the bycicle - Foto: AT, © Peer
The ruin of Montani di Sotto is located on a moraine hill, which has also been responsible for the decay of the ruin - Foto: AT, © Peer
Annenberg Castle dates back to the 13^th century - Foto: AT, © Peer

Laces, municipality of almost 5,000 inhabitants, is situated at the entrance of the Val Martello, between the municipalities of Castelbello-Ciardes and Silandro. The municipal territory of Laces, in great parts also located in the Stelvio national park, comprises the municipalities of Laces village, Coldrano, Morter, San Martino in Monte e Tarres. From 620 m asl in the valley basin it comes up to 3,257 m, altitude that marks the peak of the Orecchia di Lepre, at the watershed of the Venosta and Ultimo valleys.

The docile fruit orchards down in the valley, the rocks and eternal glaciers as well as the characteristic villages, the precious churches, castles and ruins - this is what makes Laces an attracting holiday destination, both for those who love nature and culture.

Innumerable are also the possibilities for your pastime. Walking along the ancient irrigation canals on the Waalweg trails, tours on the Alpine pastures and mountain peaks of every level of difficulty, sometimes also with the help of a comfortable funicular that makes you gain height very rapidly. In winter you can enjoy skiing in the Laces - Malga di Tarres skiing area which is soon re-inaugurated, as well as on the slopes of the Val Martello and Val Senales.