La Val, a Ladin village through and through
There is a village in the Dolomites of Alta Badia that holds the charm of bygone days.
You only have to follow the few hairpin bends leading to the village located on 1,300 metres of altitude to realise that La Val is a world of its own. Meticulously mown meadows, centuries-old viles and more recent farmsteads coexist in perfect harmony, as well as the old and new barns. Grazing animals, well-maintained forests and imposing peaks - starting with the mountains Sas dla Crusc - Sasso Santa Croce and Cima Nove which form an astonishing amphitheatre. It’s for a very good reason, and probably even more than one, that La Val has been part of the European Hiking Villages since 2015: this is where the relationship between people and nature is based on mutual respect, something that the hiker who comes across this area realises at first sight. Gratefully.
La Val, realm of biodiversity
La Val is home to dense stone pine forests, vast areas of larch trees, numerous varieties of orchids and more than 60 different bird species. Walking in this village’s surroundings to touch or reach the peaks of the Dolomites is a never-ending emotion of utter joy that lasts from spring to autumn.
Pra de Armentara, the pearl of Alta Badia
If you want to understand why it is known as the fairytale landscape, you only have to wander through the Armentara meadows, located beneath the majestic Sas dla Crusc - Sasso Santa Croce. We are amidst the wonderful scenery of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, a genuine botanical garden that best reflects the age-old relationship between nature and skilful farming.
Tru di Pra Marathon: 25 kilometres of utter beauty
The “Maratonina Tru di Pra”, starting and ending in the centre of La Val, leads you step by step through the enchanting meadows which characterise this slice of paradise in Alta Badia. We are between 1,300 and 2,000 metres of altitude, surrounded by a landscape that is nothing short of astonishing: the itinerary will delight you with magnificent panoramic spots, unique historical monuments, enchanting places where you can capture the moment with a photo, huts that seem to have reached us straight from the pre-Roman era, fun and play for young and adults alike, meadows on which you can lie down and unwind, mountain streams, springs of crystalline water, a sulphur spring in Al Bagn, shadowy forests, expanses of mountain pine and culinary highlights based on local products. We are looking forward to seeing you.
