Val d'Ultimo Schwemmalm

Ultental in Südtirol

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1150/2625 :: Sereno/Sereno/Sereno/Sereno :: paese, 154 39016 S. Valburga/Ultimo +39 0473 795390 +39 0473 795049

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Val d'Ultimo extends south-west of Merano to the Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio. It starts with the location of wool, covered with vineyards and chestnut woods, ending at altitudes close to ten thousand feet with the glacier Ortles in the south-east. The landscape, mountain and rural setting, has all the features of traditional Tyrolean valleys: old farmsteads inhabited by native people of the valley, green meadows thick forests and high mountains.
On both fronts, north and south of Val Venosta Val di Non, over 700 km of trails are a paradise for hikers.
The ski resort Schwemmalm, which extends up to 2600 m above sea level, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks of the massif Ortler. It offers 18 Km of trails for downhill skiing and 25km for cross-country skiing, 2 circuits for sledding, 3 skating rinks, a curling plate and après-ski with an exceptionally hospitable reception.

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Summer Rookie Festival 2009 in Val Senales

di Rookie Festival
on Saturday 4 July 2009

The Black Yeti didn't hole up, he moved to Val Senales for the Summer Rookie Fest, the only TTR summer event scheduled in the Alps. The rookie champion Roope Tonteri won after a thrilling head to head final in the slopestyle contest with new Czech talent Darek Bergmann.

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Unesco: the Dolomites become Universal Heritage of Humanity

di Francesco Macchi
on Friday 26 June 2009

The World Heritage Committee has officially entered the Dolomites in the list of Universal Heritage of Humanity UNESCO. A decision on the nomination submitted by the Italian government was taken unanimously by the 21 members of the UNESCO committee, meeting in Seville.

Racines: the historic shelter Bicchiere is closing

di Francesco Macchi
on Thursday 25 June 2009

Opened August 16 1894, on the occasion of the birthday's Sissi, the Rifugio Bicchiere (3145 meters), on the crest of the border between italyand Austria, above the val Ridanna, this year will remain closed. The reason is not the large amount of snow that is still in the crest, but the license for the Cai of Verona, which expires at the end of 2010.

14th edition of the Sellaronda Skimarathon, Corvara 7th March 2008

di Francesco Macchi
on Saturday 8 March 2008

Sellaronda Skimarathon, the famous international touring ski competition, has come to his 14th edition. It's a touring ski competition by night for extreme skiers, also valid for the "Coppa delle Dolomiti". The competition is open to 2-people teams. Each team must be equipped with: two pairs of touring skis and a front light.