Viles on the slopes and mills in the valley: Longiarù, the mountaineering village in Val Badia
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The "Mountaineering Villages" are an initiative that stands for low-impact tourism, living traditions and numerous hiking opportunities. The aim is to preserve the cultural and natural heritage of the place and its surroundings - a conscious alternative to the mass tourism of recent decades.
One of these special places, which can officially call itself a "Mountaineering Village", is Longiarù (Campill), a hamlet of San Martino in Badia. Among the most important sights are "Les Viles", one of the most characteristic and oldest forms of settlement in this area. These are small clusters of old buildings, built of stone and wood, that you can see on the hillside.
Their farmsteads share common facilities such as the access road and the oven. Several hikes take you past such Viles with names like Seres or Miscì. One of these runs through the rustic Mill Valley, the Val di Morins, where the small Rio Seres ripples past restored mills. This cultural heritage tells you about the time when grinding grain made life easier for mountain farmers. In the Puez-Odle Nature Park, special experiences await you, such as a sunrise hike up the mighty Sass de Putia.
It is one of the most important peaks in the Dolomites. However, this approximately five-hour tour from the Passo delle Erbe is only recommended for experienced mountaineers. In winter, Longiarù also features the "Do Juvel" toboggan run, which can be used by reservation.
