In Luson, the hiking valley near Bressanone, active holidaymakers find relaxation and a slower pace of life
Croce, Masi, Monte, Valletta, Pezzè, and Ronco - these small hamlets, together with the main village of Luson, form the municipality near the episcopal town of Bressanone. The area extends across the entire Valle di Luson up to the Luson Alp, to the meadows at the foot of Mount Sasso Putia, and to the Luson Mountains with the Passo delle Erbe mountain pass.
Luson is an ideal area for active holidaymakers. The flowering Sasso Putia Meadows are an impressive sight, and while a sunrise hike on the Sasso Putia itself requires a little determination, it rewards you with a memorable natural experience. On the vast Luson Alp, which merges into the Rodengo Alp, you will find further trails and destinations.
If it should get too warm in Luson, the bathing pond offers a refreshing dip. Autumn is particularly appealing, when the landscape changes colour and the Toerggele period begins. The Valle Isarco is the cradle of this old custom, where after the harvest, rustic dishes, roasted chestnuts and new wine are served.
In the village centre stands the Parish Church of St. George, which houses a 14th-century baptismal font and three wooden altars. The prince-bishop's Mairhof at the entrance to the village and the Stricker Mill, converted into a show mill, are further testaments to the long local history. The mild climate provides a pleasant coolness in summer and often brings plenty of snow in the colder months. In winter, vast, snow-covered landscapes characterise Luson.
Then it is time to strap on your skis and practise your first turns at the Ronco Ski Lift. Once you feel more confident on your skis, the nearby Plose and Gitschberg Jochtal Skiing Areas are within easy reach. On the Luson Alp, you can find a network of hiking trails, cross-country ski tracks, and sledge runs. For snowshoe hikers, there is a choice of tours to the Prato Croce Hut, the Piania Chapel, across the Kompatschwiesen meadows or up to the Giogo d'Asta and the Colletto Pass.
