Discover the Dolomites - a UNESCO heritage site
Enjoy a holiday by the Pale di San Martino mountains
On holiday in the Primiero Valley, you can discover the Dolomites and the surrounding area.
A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE since 2009, the particular geological formation of the mountains, with dolomite rock and a series of peaks, pinnacles and tower shapes, makes them unique.
A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE since 2009, the particular geological formation of the mountains, with dolomite rock and a series of peaks, pinnacles and tower shapes, makes them unique.
Enrosadira, the term given to the phenomenon of the peaks taking on a reddish-pink colour at dusk, is a spectacle that everyone really should see at least once in their lifetime.
The Primiero Dolomites in particular are dominated by the Pala Group, a mountain range which includes Cimon della Pala – one of its most breathtaking peaks.
The Primiero Dolomites in particular are dominated by the Pala Group, a mountain range which includes Cimon della Pala – one of its most breathtaking peaks.
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“Like skiing in a painting”
That’s the feeling that many of our guests have had and the emotion they’ve recounted after coming off the ski slopes.
And it’s true that the ski area of San Martino inspires these feelings. Although smaller than other nearby skiing areas, you get the unique thrill of skiing while surrounded by the magnificent scenery, which almost seems to hold you in its grasp.
And it’s true that the ski area of San Martino inspires these feelings. Although smaller than other nearby skiing areas, you get the unique thrill of skiing while surrounded by the magnificent scenery, which almost seems to hold you in its grasp.
Primiero Valley
Our family hotel is in the Primiero Valley, an area surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the Dolomites. You’ll be able to get a taste here of the traditional atmosphere of the mountain villages, with their old alpine-style houses and artisanal shops.
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Val Canali
A small corner of paradise, and a popular destination for excursions and trekking in Trentino. Val Canali, with its lakes and streams, is a magical place and an absolute must-see if you’re on holiday near Fiera di Primiero.
Val Canali is also home to the Paneveggio Park Visitor Center, as well as the double loop trail, 3.5 km long.
Val Canali is also home to the Paneveggio Park Visitor Center, as well as the double loop trail, 3.5 km long.
Val Venegia
The Val Venegia is stunning in both summer and winter. Easily accessible from Passo rolle, the Val Venegia is the starting point for a number of excursions. These range from simple routes, suitable for everyone, to more challenging climbs, such as the ascent to Passo Mulaz.
The landscape of Val Venegia is perfect for excursions with kids or for winter walks with snowshoes.
The landscape of Val Venegia is perfect for excursions with kids or for winter walks with snowshoes.
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Passo Rolle
At 1,984 metres, Passo Rolle is located between the Lagorai mountain range and the northern part of the Pala Group, and dominated by the jagged summit of Cimon de la Pala. In the summer, this is the starting point for walking excursions such as the trek to the statue of the “Thinking Christ”, or mountain biking and climbing. In the winter, skiing is available for over 5 months with our ski area ski pass.
The scenery you can enjoy from Passo Rolle is so beautiful that it is commonly used as the image of Trentino!
The scenery you can enjoy from Passo Rolle is so beautiful that it is commonly used as the image of Trentino!
Pale di San Martino
The Pale di San Martino mountains: 240 sq km of rock that turn red at dusk There is a huge range of excursions here – simple or challenging walks; climbing routes; rock climbs; and trekking routes that last several days and take in stops at the area’s many shelters including Rosetta-Pedrotti, Velo della Madonna, Pradidali and Mulaz.
And if you don’t want to miss out on the spectacle of the second biggest glacier in the Dolomites, you’ll find the Fradusta Glacier on the plateau of the Pale di San Martino mountains. It can be easily reached using the Colverde/Rosetta cable car.
And if you don’t want to miss out on the spectacle of the second biggest glacier in the Dolomites, you’ll find the Fradusta Glacier on the plateau of the Pale di San Martino mountains. It can be easily reached using the Colverde/Rosetta cable car.
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Paneveggio Nature Park
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Events and culture
Some of the most picturesque villages to visit in the area include Fiera di Primiero, San Martino di Castrozza and Mezzano (which was selected as one of “Italy’s most beautiful villages”).
Noteworthy events in the area include the Christmas markets, the Sounds of the Dolomites music festival in the summer, the Desmontegar festivities, the Dolomiti Marathon and the San Martino Rally.
Noteworthy events in the area include the Christmas markets, the Sounds of the Dolomites music festival in the summer, the Desmontegar festivities, the Dolomiti Marathon and the San Martino Rally.
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