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Nature and culture
This tour follows an unbroken path through the cultural landscape
of Alta Badia, within the confines of the Puez-Odle and Fanes-Sennes-Braies
Nature Parks. From Colfosco you swing over in the cabin car into
the Val Stella Alpina, beginning the day on Col Pradat and Forcelles,
unique panoramic viewing points on the edge of the Puez high plain.
The tour moves further on to Corvara and up on to the skiing arena
around Col Alto, Piz Sorega and Piz La Villa. You'll see marvellous
skiing slopes far into the distance ! Going over one of them towards
La Villa and onwards to Gardenezza, you'll have the mighty peak
of the Sassongher in view. The Ladin 'viles', typical hamlets made
out of stone and larch wood with their combination of brooks and
baking ovens are still to be found here. Some of these farmsteads
can be seen on the way over Pedraces and San Leonardo up to Santa
Croce, the high point of the tour.
Churches and cuisine
Although it is not the easiest task in the world to reconcile earthly
pleasures with those of a more spiritual nature we can but try!
The church of Santa Croce, a sanctuary of worship and great tradition
throughout the ages, can be reached from either Pedraces or San
Leonardo . A meditative stop to share the experience of many pilgrims
before us and then we can move on to the joys of the palate! At
the nearby Santa Croce rifugio you can enjoy the Ladin specialities
- polenta, cheeses, speck, a special barley soup known as 'panicia'.
At the end of a long day you can find out how the Gran Bracun, the
renowned knight, once fought and defeated the dragon of Santa Croce
as you enjoy a good glass of wine to finish off the perfect day.
Tip:
The Alta Badia skiing resort is also just the place for romantic
strolls and sleigh rides too. You can find out more either in the
hotels or at the tourist offices.
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