Val Senales

Certosa, Monte S. Caterina, Madonna di Senales and Vernago belong to the picturesque Val Senales.

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Steep rocks, green meadows and white peaks - the Val Senales valley offers unique alpine experiences.
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The water of Lake Vernago reflects the blue of the sky. The path around the lake is ideal for those who want to do an easy hike.
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Lovely landscape in Val di Fosse Valley. The side valley of the Val Senales Valley is part of the Nature Park Texel Group.
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Alpine Landscape at the Val Senales Glacier.
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In 1991 Oetzi, the Iceman, was found between Val Senales Valley and Oetz Valley. The Archeoparc in Val Senales reconstructed prehistory and made it accessible.
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Lots of alpine huts make your hike more comfortable, in the picture the Bergl-Alm hut.
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Unspoilt landscape in the side valleys of Val Senales Valley, like here in the Lagaun Valley.
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Snow-covered landscape at the Mastaunhof farm next to Madonna di Senales.
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View from the mountain station of the glacier cable car on the snow-covered Val Senales Valley.
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This is where the slopes start in the skiing area Val Senales Valley.
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Here, in the area of the Main Alpine Crest, there are many opportunities for backcountry skiing, for example at the Hintereisferner.
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The majestic church of Madonna di Senales in winter time.
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The summit cross at Grawand (3.250 m a.s.l.).
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See panorama Panoramic view from Grawand peak (3.252 m) at Val Senales glacier in august.
video: Val Senales skiing area

A beloved skiing area in the north-west of Merano and its long ski season.

At the head of the valley, there is the valley station of the Val Senales funicular, taking winter sports enthusiasts in the skiing area, which is by the way open from October to May. After a short summer break, the skiing area inaugurates the new season with a snowboard opening and a huge party.

From time to time, in Val Senales the past becomes alive, as there are some customs that are still in use. Like several centuries ago, in June the sheep of the valley are moved across the Italian border to the alpine pastures of the Venertal valley, where they have always spent summertime, before they are moved back home. Those who love mountaineering might want to look out for the place of discovery of Oetzi, die Iceman, which was found on the Similaun glacier in 1991. The Archeoparc, a show gallery, adventure weeks and an Alpine marathon in Val Senales are dedicated to the glacial mummy.

Our tip: A stop at the pristine artificial lake of Vernago at 1,680 m asl.!

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