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winter holidays in Val Venosta
Rediscovering slowness
When the first snow transforms the apple orchards of Laces into a work of art, an incredibly special season begins in Val Venosta. If you’re looking for a deep pause away from the Alpine crowds, the Piris Places are your winter retreat. A winter holiday in Val Venosta celebrates the quiet side of the cold season. Here, the quality of a winter day is measured in beautiful moments in nature followed by wonderfully cosy cocooning in our wellness worlds.
Skiing without the rush on your winter holiday in South Tyrol
Fancy hitting the slopes? Nearby, we recommend the ski areas of Val Senales, Watles, Schwemmalm or Solda all’Ortles. Expect beautifully groomed slopes, plenty of room for wide turns and a warm welcome. Everything you need for a great ski day.
The Val Venosta mountains – and especially beautiful Val Martello – are an inexhaustible playground for ski tourers. Away from the lifts, you make your own tracks through the snow of the side valleys. The steady ascent, step by step through untouched nature, feels like a calming meditation for the nervous system. At the top, endless views of snow-covered 3,000-metre peaks and a powder descent reward the effort.
Fast-paced tobogganing fun for everyone
For days when you need a healthy dose of carefree joy and proper belly laughs, there’s only one answer: tobogganing. Hike leisurely through the winter landscape to a rustic mountain hut, then race back down into the valley on two runners. Ridiculously genuine fun.
Snowshoe hiking in South Tyrol:
a winter holiday without skiing
For anyone who prefers a South Tyrol winter holiday without skiing, snowshoeing may be the most immersive way to slow right down. With quiet snowshoes underfoot, you cross untouched landscapes, follow wildlife tracks, and climb to secluded panoramic viewpoints. The only sound for miles is the gentle crunch of snow beneath your feet. Wonderful.
A winter holiday in Val Venosta is the perfect base for discovering the region’s traditional markets at an easy pace. Whether it’s the larger, charmingly Alpine Christmas market in nearby Merano or the smaller, intimate Advent markets in surrounding mountain villages, look forward to South Tyrolean craftsmanship, the scent of fresh gingerbread and warming mulled wine.
