Lasa village

The marble village offers recreation in the midst of an enchanting natural landscape, characterised by apple trees and fruit groves

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When winter arrives in Lasa (Laas) in the Val Venosta, it is time for winter hikes and snowshoe tours in the surrounding higher altitudes.
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video : Marble & chocolate in Lasa
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A bird’s eye view on Lasa village, the main village of the municipality: The vocational school for stone processing is located in one of the buildings.
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Marble is omnipresent in Lasa - before the 19th century, the “white gold” was long known as Tyrolean Marble or Val Venosta Marble.
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With the help of the Marble Railway, which was built in 1929 according to plans by engineer Karl Francini, the stone is brought down into the valley.
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The village lies on the Adige, the river that rises at the Resia Pass and flows into the Adriatic Sea: A walk leads along the course of the stream.
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In the centre of Lasa is the main square, paved with Lasa Marble: This is where the Lasa Village Run (Dorflauf Laas) starts and ends in July.
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The parish church from the 13th century is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and stands on the remains of a church from Carolingian times.
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Next to it towers one of the most beautiful Romanesque buildings in South Tyrol: the St. Mark Church from the 12th century, called “St. Marx”.
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The Via Claudia Augusta Cycle Route, also known as the Adige Cycle Path or Val Venosta Cycle Path, runs through Lasa and then on to Silandro.
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The protected area of the Stelvio National Park begins at the Suppenwaal path: A species-rich nature has been preserved here until today.
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video : “Lasa Leiten” hiking trail

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The main village of Lasa (Laas Dorf) focuses on slow movement: Here, the paths start directly in the village centre and lead to the surrounding alpine pastures and along the course of the Adige River to enchanting natural spots without breathtaking highlights. Therefore, they are all the more relaxing and can be enjoyed in a unique tranquillity. The view on the marble quarries usually accompanies the excursions on foot or by bike. If you would like to be accompanied, you can take part in a guided tour or marble walk, which "Marmorplus" offers in the warmer months.

A walk through the village should also be planned. You will be rewarded with a village square paved with marble blocks, small shops, cosy cafés and narrow alleys. The parish church dates back to the 12th century and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Its special feature is the apse, which was made entirely of brilliant white marble from Lasa. Today it is no longer brilliant white, but those who know this detail can take a closer look at its half-columns, eagle and leaf capitals. A hike to St. Sisinius is also worthwhile: The small chapel is one of the oldest churches in the Val Venosta.

Apples and apricots grow all around the village, and the fruits appreciate the mild and dry climate. This is celebrated in midsummer: Then the festival "Marble & Apricots" takes place, which combines the best from the kitchen with high quality art. The open-air swimming pool, the Val Venosta Riding & Driving Club and the Lasa Mountains, which can be climbed by those free from giddiness, offer variety. Some take advantage of the offer and return to the valley by paraglider.

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