The tranquil mountain village of Tanas, with its chapel, is the only compact settlement on Monte Sole in the Val Venosta
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On the slopes of the Monte Sole, some farms and buildings are scattered across the meadows at an altitude of just over 1,450 metres. This is Tanas, one of the hamlets of Lasa in the Val Venosta. The name probably refers to the Latin word "montanasticus", which means mountain village.
So, its location was impressive even in earlier centuries - and remote. This is also evidenced by the fact that the current village road has only connected Tanas with the villages on the valley floor for about 50 years. Today, this Tanas road is considered one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the Val Venosta. Before that, people simply went on foot.
Today, the best way for you to explore the surroundings is still on foot: The area invites you to go on hikes that, depending on your choice, are either leisurely or challenging. Because the hamlet is situated above the valley floor, the views of the blossoming apple and fruit orchards in spring are particularly appealing. You can enjoy these on the hike to St. Peter and Tanas above Lasa.
The surrounding mountain peaks are often still snow-capped. The aforementioned St. Peter is a small 18th-century church in a steep location, which served as the parish church for the inhabitants of Tanas until 1895. The new church now stands on the edge of the village and is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Above the village is the Paflur mountain inn, with views of the mighty Ortles Alps, the only place to eat or drink in Tanas. It serves traditional local cuisine.
