The Slingia Nordic Ski Centre and the hamlet of Pramajur, home to the Watles cable car valley station, are located in the Slingia Valley
Where the white Monte Maria Abbey sits prominently on the hillside, the road leads into the Slingia Valley. The village of the same name at the end of the valley is one of the smaller hamlets of Malles and historically relied mainly on mountain farming. Today, hikers and alpine sports enthusiasts frequent the mountain trails between Mt. Sesvenna and Mt. Watles throughout the year, bringing life to the village. Slingia (Schlinig) has a sports shop, a café, a bus stop, and a restaurant.
In the heart of the village stands the small Church of St. Anthony Abbot and the Christlhof farm, which produces the finest apricot jam, "Confettura Venosta 1760," at an altitude of 1,760 metres above sea level. Only the primary school was closed years ago due to low enrolment numbers.
In the middle of the Valle di Slingia, the road forks: To the right, it leads to Pramajur, home to the valley station of the Watles Cable Car. The Malles adventure mountain invites visitors to hike in summer and families to enjoy its Adventure Lake, transforming into a popular ski resort with diverse pistes in winter. The Watles Skiing Area also includes the cross-country ski tracks that extend into the valley, forming the Slingia Nordic Ski Centre. It serves as a competition centre and the starting point for a scenic 15-kilometre trail from Slingia to the Slingia Mountain Hut.
The Valle di Slingia then continues upwards to the Sesvenna Hut and the Slingia Pass, an old smugglers' route. The tour connecting these charming locations is highly recommended: Slingia Mountain Hut, Sesvenna Hut, and Slingia Pass. From the pass, you can walk into Switzerland to the legendary Uina Gorge in the Engadine, a hike through stunning natural landscapes. By the way: Former Italian cross-country skiers Barbara and Thomas Moriggl come from Slingia.
