Santa Maddalena

At the head of the Valle di Casies, there is the idyllic village of S. Maddalena, ideal for excursions.

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Santa Maddalena is located at the end of the Val di Casies valley, surrounded by the Villgratner Mountains.
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The parish church dedicated to St. Magdalene in Gothic style was first mentioned in the 14th century.
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The Binterhöfe farms are situated at the end of the valley, not far from the village centre. In the background you see the Monte Ripa and Mt. Großer Heimwald - their peaks reach altitudes of more than 2,700 m.
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Alpine meadows at the Pidigalm - the end of the valley at Santa Maddalena is the starting point of numerous hiking trails.
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One can reach the crossings to Defereggen and Villgraten in East Tyrol or undertake more leisurely alpine walks, e.g. along the “Almweg 2000″ path.
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Santa Maddalena and the end of the Valle di Casies valley in winter.
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View on the village centre of Santa Maddalena.
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Just behind the village the ski lift is located.
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There are various destinations for winter excursions in the Valle di Casies valley near Santa Maddalena, e.g. the Uwald Mountain Hut. From there you can take the sledge run back to the valley.
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Ambitious winter sports enthusiasts can dare a ski tour, e.g. to the Monte Alto (Hoher Mann), 2,593 m a.s.l.
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Directly opposite on the other side of the valley is the 2,748 m high Monte Lavinarossa (Rotlahner), a classic for ski tourers.
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video : Valle di Casies valley

S. Maddalena di Sotto and S. Maddalena di Sopra together form the charming village at the head of the valley and are located at 1,400 m asl. Some farmsteads are even located at 1,530 m and are flanked by the foothills of the Vedrette di Ries and the Defreggen Alps.

The Rif. Fondovalle in S. Maddalena, numerous hiking trails start, such as the Almweg 2000. This walk of more hours takes you from one mountain hut to the next and stretches above the idyllic head of the valley. Combined with a stop at one of the mountain huts, an experience for palate, body and soul.

In winter, there is an little ski lift in S. Maddalena. This is also where several hikes and ski tours start, such as the tour to the Monte Alto. If you prefer more comfortable activities, we recommend you a horse-drawn carriage ride.

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