Valle Isarco

The Valle Isarco Holiday Region connects the Stubai Alps with the Dolomites.

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Tre Chiese (Bad Dreikirchen), a small pilgrimage destination near Barbiano, dates back to the 13th century and is one of many beauty spots in the South Tyrolean Valle Isarco valley.
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The slopes of the lower Valle Isarco form a famous wine-growing area where there are also many chestnut groves. This is the home of the Törggelen tradition, which is celebrated every autumn along the Keschtnweg path (chestnut road) to celebrate the successful harvest and vintage.
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The Sabiona Monastery, visible from afar, is located in this area above the artist town of Chiusa.
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Further up the mountain, the alpine roses bloom in early summer. On the slopes of the Alpi Sarentine Alps the Villandro and Velturno alpine pastures are located.
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At the transition to the Val Sarentino valley, the Croce di Latzfons (Latzfonser Kreuz) is located at 2,300 m a.s.l. Church and mountain hut are a popular excursion destination for hikers and mountain bikers.
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The Valle Isarco valley with its side valleys extends into the Dolomite region. The Val di Funes valley is particularly beautiful, in the picture the view on the Odle peaks in the Puez-Odle Nature Park.
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You can also experience magic Dolomite landscapes around the Sass de Putia and the Odle di Eores, accessible via the road to the Passo delle Erbe.
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In the valley, the bishop town of Bressanone can be discovered, the capital of the Valle Isarco valley and the third largest town of South Tyrol. There is always something going on here, whether you prefer shopping or visiting monuments and museums.
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Relaxed mountain hikes can be done on the Alpi di Rodengo and Luson high alpine pastures.
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In the Alta Valle Isarco valley (Wipptal, in German), the Val Ridanna and the Val Racines valleys branch off at Vipiteno. There is also the Stanghe Gorge, a wild and romantic gorge through which a path leads.
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Mountain lovers can find plenty of excursion destinations in the Val Ridanna, Val di Fleres or Val di Vizze valleys, to explore the alpine world of the main Alpine ridge. The picture shows a mountain lake on the Passo Vizze mountain pass, which separates the Tux Alps from the Zillertal Alps.
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The highest peaks reach more than 3,000 m a.s.l. - in the picture Mt. Hochferner in the Zillertal Alps.
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The Alta Valle Isarco valley (Wipptal, in German) offers several winter sports areas - for example the Racines-Giovo Skiing Region.
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Cross-country skiing or winter hiking? In the Val Ridanna valley you have the choice. There is also a small ski lift and numerous possibilities for snowshoe hikes and ski tours.
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Skiing and sledging is also possible in the Monte Cavallo Skiing Area near Vipiteno (in the picture) and in Ladurns in the Val di Fleres valley.
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The town of Vipiteno (in the picture), like Bressanone by the way, offers a well-frequented Christmas market at Christmas time.
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The Val di Vizze valley offers plenty of winter sports activities, such as cross-country skiing, winter hiking, snowshoe tours and of course ski tours.
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The Gitschberg-Jochtal Skiing Area already belongs to the Dolomiti-Superski-Carousel and offers great pistes as well as winter hiking destinations like the Fane Alm (in the picture) or the Valle d’Altafossa valley.
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The alpine pastures of Rodengo and Luson are not skiing areas. But the network of winter hiking paths, some open mountain huts and the beautiful view on the surroundings attract many winter and snowshoe hikers.
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Above Bressanone, the Plose Skiing Area can be found. The picture shows the view on the Dolomites from the Sass de Putia towards the Odle di Eores.
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You can also get to know winter from its most beautiful side in the Val di Funes valley. For example, when winter hiking to the mountain huts beneath the peaks of the Odle Group and then downhill by sledge after a hearty stop.
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The Alpe di Villandro alp also offers an extensive excursion area for gentle winter sports.
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The icy Tribulaun in the Val di Fleres valley and the Monteneve in the Val Ridanna crown the winter touring, cross-country skiing and skiing paradise on the slopes of the Stubai Alps. The traditional town of Vipiteno forms the centre of the Wipptal, as the area at the upper reaches of the Isarco river is called. In the hot months the high mountains ensure freshness.

Further south, around the bishop town of Bressanone, the valley becomes wider. Vineyards and orchards characterise the landscape, chestnuts grow on the sunny slopes. The Val d’Isarco valley, which reaches from Chiusa to Bolzano, is a popular area for the “törggelen” in autumn. In summer and winter, the mountains are the highlights of the Val d’Isarco valley: from the Plose Skiing Area and from the Val di Funes valley routes lead up to the famous Dolomite peaks of the Odle di Eores.

Medieval towns, sunny low mountain ranges and high alpine peaks - diversity is the trump card in the Valle Isarco Holiday Region.

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