CULTURE AND HISTORY

A holiday in Val Fiorentina is a great opportunity to learn more about the people, the language, the history, the gastronomy and the culture.

THE LADINIC CULTURE

The Ladin people are characterised not only by their language but also by a culture that has its roots in mountain farming, artistic craftsmanship and a passion for good food.

It was a life of poverty and hard work. Cattle breeding, hunting and small-scale agriculture and forestry were the only sources of sustenance. Leisure time was linked to religious traditions and festivities that created a sense of community and belonging. 

The typical architecture of the ancient settlements scattered across the slopes shows the harmonious bond between man and landscape.

The traditional cuisine has its roots in peasant life and has some characteristic features: the dishes are simple, honest and made with local ingredients. Some mountain huts offer Ladin specialities as well as haute cuisine and serve excellent wines from the region. And we wouldn’t be in Italy if we didn’t also have ice cream to eat. The Val Fiorentina and the Val di Zoldo are known for their ice cream makers.

Interesting to visit
WOI musea
Marmolada, Passo Valparola, tunnel trail Lagazuoi
Castello di Andraz
ruined castle from the middle ages
Strada della Vena
footpath from Colle Santa Lucia to Andraz
Miniere del Fursil
mining industry in Colle Santa Lucia
Villages
Colle Santa Lucia, Selva di Cadore/L'Andria, Rocca Pietore, Sottoguda, Alleghe, San Cassiano, Corvara, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Culinary interesting
Da Aurelio/Passo Giau, La Stüa de Michil/Corvara

Photogallery

OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA

More tips for a varied holiday
Wine and Prosecco
Stedenbezoek
Strada del Vino/Süd-Tirol
Brixen (1,5 h)
Strada del Vino/Trentino
Bolzano (1,75 h)
Strada del Prosecco/Veneto
Venice (2 h)
Malga and rifugio
Musea met kinderen
Malga Giau
Museo Vittorino Cazzetta
Rifugio Nuvolau
Museo Ladin Ursus ladinicus
Rifugio Scotoni
Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor

HIKING AND CLIMBING

Enjoy a well-earned break in the middle of the fascinating mountain scenery.