SKITOUR LADIN LEGENDS
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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