Aviùns - La vita dei contadini di montagna della Val Venosta

A tradition that transcends borders. 🐑 Since 2019, transhumance in the Schnalstal valley has been recognised as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Every September, the flocks of sheep return to the valley across the main Alpine ridge – crossing glaciers and a national border.

📅 12 September 2026 – Vernagt
📅 13 September 2026 – Kurzras

And the Schnals sheep also takes centre stage on the culinary front: during the Slow Food Speciality Weeks, you can discover this regional tradition on your plate too. 🍽️

📸 TG Schnalstal/Gudrun Muschalla

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There’s nothing better than a fresh apple straight from the tree. 🍎

The first Vinschgau apples are now being harvested on the sunny slopes at altitudes of between 500 and 1,000 metres. Plenty of sunshine, the Vinschgau wind and the temperature differences between day and night give them their unique flavour.

📸 IDM Südtirol/Südtiroler Apfelkonsortium/Patrick Schwienbacher

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Autumn is slowly setting in on the Vinschgau valley High Mountain Trail. 🍂

Stretching 108 km, the trail leads from the source of the Etsch river at the Reschen Pass to Staben – through the sunny slopes of the Vinschgau valley, past historic mountain farms and offering impressive panoramic views of the Ortler Group. It’s a special high-alpine multi-day hiking experience, especially in autumn.

Have you ever hiked the Vinschgau valley High Mountain Trail?

📸 Vinschgau Marketing/Benjamin Pfitscher

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As summer draws to a close in the mountains, the festively decorated animals return from the alpine pastures to the valley. 🐄Accompanied by regional fare, the ‘Goaslschnöller’ and folk music, the traditional cattle drives become a special celebration and bring the living traditions of the Vinschgau valley to life.

📸 Vinschgau Marketing/Frieder Blickle

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The Etsch Cycle Path along the Via Claudia Augusta winds through a landscape full of contrasts and unique spots🚲. From the shady fishing ponds in the Prader Sand to the world-famous Laas marble and Kastelbell Castle, the route combines nature, culture, and enjoyment in a special way.

Which stop along the Vinschgau Cycle Path is your favorite spot?

📸 IDM Südtirol/Alex Moling

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From the sunny alpine pastures on the Nördersberg mountain to the high-altitude mountain refuges in the Stelvio National Park, Latsch-Martelltal offers a diverse range of mountain experiences in a unique landscape. 🏔️ Scenic hikes, authentic alpine traditions and regional cuisine come together to create unforgettable moments in the mountains.

• Tarscher Alm
• Berggasthof Tarscher Alm
• Latscher Alm
• Morterer Alm
• Soy Alm
• Lyfi Alm
• Zufallhütte
• Schutzhütte Martellerhütte

📸 Vinschgau Marketing/Jana Zischg, IDM Südtirol/Frieder Blickle, Dennis Pongs

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Have you heard of the Naturaronda adventure trail? 🌿👪

Explore the head of the valley in Sulden am Ortler on a varied loop trail through the Stelvio National Park. Shady forests, rushing streams, impressive rock formations, and a spectacular suspension bridge promise unforgettable moments in nature.

A hiking experience for the whole family.

📸 TV Ortlergebiet/Malte Wöhler

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