Marebbe in the Val Badia tells of the Kingdom of Fanes, the expanses of the Plan de Corones and magnificent snow sculptures
Marebbe, the northernmost municipality in the Ladin-speaking Val Badia, connects the lower part of the valley near Brunico with the upper section, Alta Badia. The area comprises four villages: San Vigilio di Marebbe, Pieve di Marebbe, Rina, and Longega. Also part of the municipality are the mountain hamlet of Pederü, the Val Tamores, and the Val dai Tamersc.
Numerous small hamlets, the traditional Viles, also nestle on the slopes of Marebbe. In the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park you will find freedom and plenty of space to be active. Popular hiking destinations are the Fanes Alp and the Senes Alp. On these vast high plateaus, you can explore the Kingdom of Fanes, the legendary realm of Princess Dolasilla.
Mountain bikers will be familiar with the Fanes-Senes circuit, which runs right through the nature park. In winter, you can take advantage of Marebbe's location at the foot of South Tyrol's number one ski mountain, the Plan de Corones. For some years now, the ski resort has been accessible by lifts from several sides, including from San Vigilio di Marebbe. You can go cycling and hiking in many parts of South Tyrol, but Marebbe combines its impressive mountain scenery with some unique experiences.
These include, for example, the owls and birds of prey that have found a new home in the Owl Park San Vigilio. Another highlight is the life-sized wooden statues in the Al Plan Dolomites Museum, which are styled with clothes and hairstyles from bygone eras. Sometimes you can even see them on the road when the museum's founder takes them for a drive in his car.
Looking for more adventure? Then try out Europe's largest zipline. Secured to a cable, you can get incredible views all the way to the ground, which is at times 100 metres below your feet. Only the bravest dare to take on the Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures in the Dolomites.
