Hiking adventures in Val di Funes/Villnösstal valley

• 6 natural toboggan runs for young and old
• Groomed hiking and walking trails through the sparkling winter landscape
• Zannes/Zans nature experience trail around the game reserve with wild animals
• 2 cross-country ski runs
• 6 different ski tours
• Magical mountain hut moments & moonlight tobogganing
• Toboggan hire at the mountain huts

• Protected habitat for flora and fauna
• Recreation area for locals and guests
• Well-developed network of hiking trails
• Established in 1978, extends over an area of more than 10,000 hectares
• Distributed across the municipalities of Badia, Corvara, Villnöss, St. Martin in Thurn, St. Ulrich, St. Christina in Gröden, and Wolkenstein in Gröden
• All of the rock types characteristic of the Dolomites
• Highlands, Alpine pastures, valleys formed by extreme erosion, and coniferous forests

• One of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world
• Some Dolomites peaks part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2009
• The Odle/Geisler peaks in the Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler Nature Park part of the UNESCO World Heritage
• Some of the most attractive mountain landscapes in the world
• A great responsibility: preserving and protecting this priceless natural asset

Intact forests, meadows in full bloom, and a game reserve at the foot of the needle-like Odle/Geisler peaks. The Zannes/Zans Nature Experience Trail is the first wheelchair-accessible trail and aims to bring visitors closer to the unique natural and cultural landscapes of the Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler Nature Park. It is a beautiful circular path, which is equipped with panels that provide information about the genesis and the natural features of the area.

From Zannes/Zans car park, the trail leads through Piuswiese meadow to a game reserve, past a lime kiln, to Kelderer Wiese hut and the forester’s house, and back to the car park. The maximum incline is 8%, and there are several rest areas along the trail. The names of the various stations – “Please-touch mountains” and “Nature’s concert hall” being just two examples – reflect the type of information available at each stop. The stations also provide information concerning the park’s flora and fauna, and about how humans have affected the landscape of Funes/Villnöss valley. The wood sculptures at some of the trail’s stations were created by handicapped artisans at “Der Kirschbaum” workshop in Bolzano. The St. Raphael Centre for the Blind in Bolzano translated the texts into Braille.

Zannes/Zans Nature Experience Trail is particularly suitable for older people, families with children, and the disabled.

Tour length: 2.4km | Tour duration: 1:15 hrs | Difference in altitude 70m | Max altitude 1,743m | Overview map

INFO and REGISTRATION:

Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler Nature Park House: Tel. +39 0472 842523

Funes/Villnöss Tourist Information Office: Tel. +39 0472 840 180

After a walk through blooming meadows below the Odle/Geisler peaks or Mt Sasso Putia/Peitlerkofel, many rustic huts await your visit. Stop by, take a break, strengthen yourself, and enjoy the unique view of the Dolomites. A special highlight is the Alpine pasture delight trail. It leads from hut to hut, where delicious Alpine dishes and specialities are offered.

Tour distance: 15.7km | Walking time: 5.5 hrs | Ascent and descent: 905m

Walk in the snow and delight in the sun and the panoramic views. Find yourself and restore your energy levels. That’s what makes a winter hike in Val di Funes/Villnösstal valley so special.

Well away from the hurly burly of the ski slopes, you can enjoy winter to the full on a toboggan. The wildly romantic mountain backdrop will do the rest. A toboggan ride on one of our many natural tracks is an exciting leisure activity. Be it by day or under a starry sky, romantic or action-filled, the Val di Funes/Villnösstal valley has a lot of toboggan runs to suit every requirement.

• Tschantschenon – Zanser Schwaige hut:
  1km | 77m | 20 min. | easy
• Caseril/Kaserill Alm hut – Zannes/Zans:
  2.5km | 240m | 45 min. | moderate
• Gampen Alm hut – Zannes/Zans:
  3km | 390m | 1:10 hrs | moderate
• Zannes/Zans – Ranui:
  3km | 310m | 1 hr | moderate
• Rifugio delle Odle/Geisleralm hut – Ranui:
  6km | 680m | 2 hrs | moderate
• NEW: Glatschalm hut | Dusler Alm hut – Ranui:
  5km | 560m | 1 ¾ hrs | difficult/moderate

A winter dream comes true for all ski touring lovers:
the descent on the fresh snow that sparkles in the sunlight.