The Fane Alpine village is considered the most beautiful Alpine hamlet of South Tyrol and is a family excursion destination all year
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The Fane Alpine village is a unique place in South Tyrol. This genuine Alpine village is located in the upper Val di Valles, surrounded by a backdrop without equals. Residential huts, hay huts, a little chapel and three mountain taverns - a total of approx. 30 buildings - form the idyllic hamlet.
Originally the Fane Alpine village was established as a hospital for pest or cholera patients. Today, however, it represents one of the main family destinations of the area. By the way, it is also starting point for worthwhile mountain hikes, such as to Mt Picco della Croce (3,134 m a.s.l.), which is also the highest peak in the surroundings of the hamlet. Of course also the Fane Alpine village itself is an ideal place for an excursion. Kids can play among in between the mountain huts, there is much space for them.
A highlight is undoubtedly the Alpine Village Festival and the Milk Festival. By the way, the Fane Alpine village can be reached also along the "Milk Trail", which provides information on milk and cows. Moreover, in winter, it is the starting point for the popular touring ski race "Wurmaul-Umrundung". Apropos winter: in the cold season, you can enjoy tobogganing, from the alpine pasture down into the village of Valles.
Contact info
- Valles / Vals - 39037 - Rio di Pusteria / Mühlbach
- +39 0472 886048
- info@gitschberg-jochtal.com
Opening times
Always open
Admission
freely accessible
More information
During the warm months of the year, the Zingerle Hut (mid-May to the end of October, Tuesday and Wednesday rest days except in July and August), the Gatterer Hut (early June to mid-October) and the Kuttn Hut (mid-April to mid-November) are open, the Zingerle Hut stays open also in winter (early December to Easter, Tuesday and Wednesday rest days).