Val di Funes
Italy
The hidden dolomites, unique mountains with breathtaking views. The true UNESCO heritage, seen with us in one day. Your driver-guide will pick you up at your accommodation. A unique and personal experience, we adapt to every type of need. Discover with us also customs and habits of the people of the mountains their culture is magical. The peasant cuisine is divine, we bring you to know and touch the reality of mountain life
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Val di Funes, known in German as Villnößtal, a place that many consider the quintessential heart of the Italian Dolomites. This valley is not just a destination for hikers; it is a masterpiece of alpine harmony,…
Listen in the app2Church of San Giovanni in Ranui — The Valley's Icon
Our journey through the valley begins at the Church of San Giovanni in Ranui, perhaps the most photographed chapel in the world. [12-14] This small Baroque masterpiece, built in 1744, sits in solitary beauty in the middle of a…
Listen in the app3Santa Maddalena Village — The Heart of Tradition
Following the road slightly higher, we reach the village of Santa Maddalena, the cultural and social heart of the valley. Situated at 1,394 meters above sea level, this village is home to the second iconic church of the valley,…
Listen in the app4Zans Alm — The Gateway to the Peaks
As we move deeper into the valley, the road ends at Zans (or Zannes), a large parking area and trailhead that serves as the gateway to the Puez-Odle Nature Park. This is where the true wilderness experience begins. …
Listen in the app5Adolf Munkel Weg — Walking the Foot of the Odle
The Adolf Munkel Trail, or 'Adolf-Munkel-Weg,' is one of the most famous and scenic hikes in all of the Dolomites. It runs along the very base of the Odle peaks, providing a perspective that allows you to appreciate their sheer…
Listen in the app6Geiser Alm — Alpine Hospitality
After hiking the Adolf Munkel Weg, there is no better reward than a stop at Geiser Alm, a traditional mountain hut (Rifugio) that offers both spectacular food and incredible views. Sitting on a high plateau, the hut features…
Listen in the app7The Panorama Trail — The View from Above
For the ultimate view of the entire Val di Funes, one must walk the Panorama Trail, which climbs the slopes opposite the Odle peaks. From this vantage point, you can see how the different elements of the valley fit together: the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As your journey through Val di Funes comes to an end, take a deep breath of the mountain air and carry the peace of this valley with you. Whether you explored the iconic churches of San Giovanni and Santa Maddalena, hiked the…
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What is Val di Funes?
Val di Funes is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 46.6395, 11.6742 |
| Last updated |