The Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley is a wild and unspoiled valley that extends from the village of Naturno/Naturns with its fruit orchards and vineyards beneath Juval Castle to the picturesque and imposing glaciers at the valley head. The Schnalstal Valley has few local inhabitants but is home to numerous rare Alpine animals, making it the perfect location for a peaceful holiday in nature, below the high glaciers and peaks of the Texelgruppe mountain range. On the way to Mount Similaun is the discovery place of the famous 5000-year old ice mummy, Oetzi. The Schnalstal Valley is also a popular destination for winter sports. Ski enthusiasts will find glacier slopes that remain open until summer.
The trails at 500-3200m a.s.l. enable both hiking from mountain hut to mountain hut and challenging mountaineering up to the peaks.
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In 1991, mountain climbers on the Ötztal Alps discovered a perfectly preserved 5,300 year-old mummy.
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Rural life in Schnalstal Valley has always been deeply influenced by Christian traditions, which find expression in numerous annual processions and religious festivities.
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In Schnalstal Valley behind the village of Maso Corto rises the mighty Schnalstal Glacier, the Hochjochferner. The rough mountains along with their imposing glaciers are a fascinating place to visit – especially in the summer.
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The untouched mountain landscape of Schnalstal Valley offers plenty of opportunity for movement and adventure in nature.
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The Schnalstal Valley has an all year-round events program offering a wide choice of things to do. Here is an overview of all the events taking place in the Schnalstal Valley including searches for specific events and topics.
read more Make a inquiry nowThe Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley stretches from apple orchards at the valley’s entrance to the mighty glaciers at the head of the valley. Between them, steep mountains project into the sky. Dense larch forests extend up to 2,600m a.s.l.; centuries-old farmhouses bear witness to the formerly meager everyday rural life in this secluded valley. Only upon construction of the Schnalstal Glacier Cable Car in 1972 did modern tourism arrive in the area.
To its 1,300 inhabitants, Schnalstal Valley includes the sunny village of Monte S. Caterina/Katharinaberg, the Val di Fosse/Pfossental Valley and the village of Certosa/Karthaus in a former convent, the peaceful village of Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau, the hamlet of Vernago/Vernagt and the ski village of Maso Corto/Kurzras. Schnalstal Valley is the least populated valley in South Tyrol. It offers peace and originality in a high alpine mountain landscape.
The ski season here starts in late September and lasts until early May.
Particularly active racers will appreciate the many challenging runs at the Schnalstal Glacier ski area in Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley.
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The Schnalstal Glacier ski area is located at between 2,000 and 3,200m a.s.l.. So, skiing in Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley starts already in the fall and lasts until spring.
A ski holiday in Schnalstal Valley with many challenging runs is a pleasure for ski enthusiasts. Skiing stars from around the world complete their altitude training in Schnalstal Valley.
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Licensed experts of the Ski and Snowboard School of Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley are on hand to accompany children and adults throughout the winter holiday.
Experienced ski and snowboard instructors convey the joy of winter sports, while a magic carpet and a practice slope provide an ideal learning environment for children and adolescents.
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The ski rental shops in Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley offer winter athletes the best equipment for a successful day in the snow.
In addition to complete equipment for skiers and snowboarders, rental shops also stock touring skis, cross-country skis and toboggans. Experienced staff members are available to assist in the preparation of skis.
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With the ski bus in Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley, winter sports enthusiasts can reach the ski slopes quickly and free of stress.
From late October to early May, the ski shuttle connects the villages of Monte S. Caterina/Katharinaberg, Certosa/Karthaus, Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau and Vernago/Vernagt several times a day to the valley station of the Schnalstal Glacier Cable Car in the village of Maso Corto.
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The traditional mountain inns and ski huts in Val Senales/Schnalstal Valley ensure a good mood for all.
In the late afternoon, skiers can exchange their poles for a warm punch and relax comfortably on the sun terrace or inside the cozy parlors of the traditional mountain huts of the Schnalstal Valley.
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In Schnalstal Valley, cross-country skiers glide over the glacier.
Teams from all over Europe prepare for the seven km-long high altitude trails Hochjoch 1 and Hochjoch 2 before competitions.
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The Schnalstal Valley has an all year-round events program offering a wide choice of things to do. Here is an overview of all the events taking place in the Schnalstal Valley including searches for specific events and topics.
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