Welcome to Vals
Arrive, breathe, experience - a place to clear your mind
Some places have a way of making you feel at home the moment you arrive. Vals is not somewhere you pass through - it sits at the very end of a valley, and that’s exactly its strength. Here, nature reaches right up to your doorstep, and from your accommodation, the view opens wide across the landscape. Take a deep breath at 1,350 metres. A place where peace comes naturally, because nature is always at the centre. At the heart of it all lies the Fane Alm, with its rustic huts and small chapel.
But Vals is also the gateway to the Pfunderer mountains, home to one of the most beautiful high-altitude trails in the Alps. Some call it the “royal route” for ambitious hikers, others a path that leads them back to themselves. Turn full circle on the Steinermandl platform, and the entire panorama unfolds before you. In winter, Vals becomes a little wonderland. When snow blankets trees and paths, it’s time to head out: carve down the slopes in the Gitschberg Jochtal ski area, set off on ski tours, step straight from the village onto the cross-country trail or explore on a winter or snowshoe hike. One place - so much to experience.
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Gitschberg Jochtal ski areaVariety across 55 kilometres of slopes, snow-sure and set on a sunny south-facing side with Dolomite views: perfect for beginners, pros, snowboarders and families
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Jochtal Adventure ParkEven the gentle walk from the Jochtalbahn top station is full of fun, with marble runs and chimes along the way. At the park itself, swings, climbing features, hammocks, a pond with a raft, a kids’ village and much more await
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Fane AlmMany paths lead to the Fane Alm, an alpine village that truly lives up to the word picturesque: small hay huts, barns and homes, several places to stop for a bite and a charming chapel in a special setting
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Gitschberg Jochtal cable carsRide up with ease, glide down at your own pace - and in between lies a day full of experiences. Hiking, two kids’ parks, the outdoor escape trail or the start of a high-altitude tour - it’s all here.
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Rotensteiner high trailLooking for a varied hike with stunning views, some secured sections and a possible stop at the idyllic Fane Alm? The Rotensteiner high trail is a great choice
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Steinermandl panorama platformEverything in view: from the Steinermandl platform, take in a full panorama of the Pfunderer mountains and many other impressive peaks. At 2,118 metres, it’s also a great destination for families.
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Wilde KreuzspitzeUp for a challenge? The Wilde Kreuzspitze is a rewarding summit for experienced hikers, leading from the Fane Alm to over 3,000 metres. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential.
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BikingGitschberg Jochtal is a paradise for cyclists. The route through the Altfasstal alone is a perfect, nature-filled challenge - and there are many more trails to explore.
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Gimmy Fun RideBanked turns, tunnels, small jumps and playful elements make the Gimmy Fun Ride in Jochtal a highlight for young and old. The fun slope at the Hinterberg top station is easy and enjoyable to ride.
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Tips for your travel planning
By train, car or plane - there are many ways to reach Brixen Südtirol. Trains arrive daily from both north and south to Brixen and Klausen. If you’re travelling by car from the north, the route takes you over the Brenner Pass straight to your destination. For air travel, the nearest airports are Bolzano, Innsbruck and Verona.