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Knights and princesses
San Vigilio in Marebbe is the ideal starting point for a
tour in the realm of the Ladin stories and fables. By following
in the footsteps of the traditional story tellers you'll discover
something new. Franz Wilhelm de Brach, 'Gran Bracun' as he was called
by the Ladins, lived here hundreds of years ago... a personality
cloaked in mystery. The skiing day begins on the trail of the Gran
Bracun with a lovely view of Piz de Plaies and a run to La Para
hut, where you can find out more about the adventures of the dragon
slayer. Once fortified and one more good story richer, off you go
to the Kronplatz, the very spot where the Princess Dolasila was
crowned. The mysterious kingdom of Fanes is rich with countless
tales about her, among others. Dolasila was said to wear a sable
fur and her silver arrow found every target. So the princess was
not only beautiful, but also unbeatable !
And one more wonder
The panoramic view from Plan de Corones will take your breath away
and you'll be able to see many famous Dolomite peaks right across
as far as the imposing Tofana. The 'Concordia 2001' stands impressively
on the plateau, the largest Tyrolean clock and a monument to freedom.
The tour continues towards the valley to the Graziani rifugio, where
you can round off the exciting story of Dolasila with a culinary
treat: 'Crafuns Mori' - the Dolasila speciality -which are doughnuts
laced with tasty wild ragout. On you go in the direction of the
Furkel Pass through a little wood to a further key venue for skiing
enthusiasts through the ages, the Bivouac hut. In 1636 the inhabitants
of plague ridden Welsberg made a pilgrimage over the pass to Gnadenmutter
to the parish of Marebbe and were subsequently freed from the epidemic.
A monument on the way records the event. With the trip into the
valley this action-packed storytelling skiing day draws to an end.
Tip:
The parish church of San Vigilio in Marebbe counts among the most
beautiful Baroque churches in the whole region. It dates back to
1782 as a complete Rococo work of art in its own right, with playful
looking fashioned towers, decorated facade and richly bedecked interior.
The frescos of the domes are particularly impressive. The artist
was Matthäus Günther and the works of art depict, among
others, the stoning of the holy Vigilius.
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