The Dolomites offer endless opportunities for hiking and mountain climbing, from easy village walks to adventurous day trips in the high mountains. Stunning trails include Lago di Coldai, Croda di Lago, the routes around Averau, and paths toward Fanes. For experienced hikers, the Via Ferrata (‘iron road’) in the Dolomites provides challenging climbs, with historic routes built during the First World War.
Casa Tie is the perfect base for cyclists, with famous mountain passes like Passo Giau, Passo Pordoi, Passo Gardena, and Passo Valparola nearby. Explore the stunning mountains, extensive mountain bike trails in Val Fiorentina, and the Transalp Route passing almost directly by the house.
With 1,200 km of slopes, Dolomiti Superski is the largest ski area in the world. The Civetta ski area, with 80 km of pistes, is part of this vast network. Other Dolomiti Superski areas can be easily reached by car, making day trips to the Sella Ronda or the Gran Guerra tour simple. Cross-country skiers will also find trails for all levels at Pescul and Palafavera.
In 1987, a Mesolithic cemetery was discovered above the Val Fiorentina. Finds from the Middle Stone Age, including a skeleton, are known as the Mondeval Man. The Dolomites’ official language is Ladin, an ancient language with its own traditions and stories. Until 1923, after the First World War, the Val Fiorentina (formerly Buchenstein) marked the border with Austria, which explains why some people in the area still speak German.
