NATURE RESERVES SKITOUR
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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