San Cipriano

The small village of San Cipriano (St. Zyprian) extends at the turnoff towards Bagni di Lavina Bianca and Ciamin Valley, after the main village of Tires. The little St. Cyprian Church, which gives the village its name, is also enthroned here. It is dedicated to St. Cyprian and St. Justina of Antioch and was built in the 13th century. The outside of the church shows the legend of the Platzliner Meadow in a mural that was added later: God hurled lightning from the sky, and Cyprian and Justina held their coats protectively over the grazing flock on the meadow.

Today, the idyllic mountain village is popular among those seeking peace and quiet and nature lovers who start from here on tours such as the Catinaccio d'Antermoia Via Ferrata and the hike around the Catinaccio massif. The trails are also accessible in winter with snowshoes or touring skis. Above San Cipriano stretches the "Proa", an alpine meadow from where the famous alpine glow is perfectly visible at sunset - the perfect end to a day in the mountains.

With the new connection to the Frommer Mountain Hut at 1,740 m a.s.l., San Cipriano will offer you from autumn 2022 direct access to the hiking area below the Catinaccio, which becomes the popular Carezza Dolomites Ski Area in winter. This convertible cable car will be a very special experience, the first of its kind in Italy: From a panoramic balcony, you can enjoy the mountain ride from the front row, so to speak, in the fresh air and in complete safety. 10 people will be allowed to experience this exclusive adventure, the cable car itself will offer space for 60 people.