In the summer of 2015, La Val was certified as a hiker's land and became the first certified hiking destination in South Tyrol. When you arrive in the village, you enter a world dedicated to trekking, with perfect, well-marked paths and specific services for hikers, from panoramic maps and information boards located at the starting points of excursions, to info-points with information on excursions with guides, suggestions, maps, books; from free backpack and pole rental services to services for washing and drying technical trekking equipment; from guided excursions per week with the owner of the hotel to those with the tourist association included in the price.
As a village of alpine meadows you will be guided step by step into the majestic world of the Dolomites of Alta Badia, on the Armentara meadows at the foot of the Sasso di Santa Croce to discover the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.
La Val also offers 5 certified trails:
- Tru de paîsc: step by step through the village of La Val. An easy 40-minute walk in and around the village of La Val to get to know its Ladin art and culture, useful for orientation and planning other excursions.
- Tru de meditaziun "memento vivere": step by step towards the Lord. From the new church, the starting point of the route, you will reach the small church of Santa Barbara and the oldest part of the village, passing works of art by local artists and quotations from the Holy Scriptures. Walking time about 1 hour.
- Roda dles Viles: step by step to the discovery of the Ladin farms. A tour of the farmsteads through the well-tended meadows of the farmers, passing from one "vila" to another, admiring old buildings, typical farmhouses, old and new tools of the farming world. There are two farmhouses along the way for a tasty break. Once a week this tour can be done with a guide. Time required is about 2 ½ hours.
- Tru di Pra: Step by step over the Rit meadows to Ciamplorët in the wonder world of the Armentara meadows. This hike shows why La Val is called the land of alpine meadows: green and well-kept meadows can be found everywhere. It starts from the Rit meadows and arrives at the larch meadows of Armentara. Along the route there are many panoramic points, games for children, a playground with water, refreshment points and a sulphur spring at Al Bagn. Length of route: 27 km. Can be divided into stages.
- Tru Spizan: Step by step through the neighbouring villages of Longiaru and Badia. A hike in the Puez-Odle Nature Park starting from Pederoa towards the meadows of Chi Jus. First you can see the village of Longiaru and the Sasso Putia and then looking towards Lavarella you can see Badia. Turning back you can admire the Gadera torrent and the small natural lake where it is possible to fish with a fishing permit. This route, together with Tru di Pra, allows you to explore the whole area around La Val in just a few days.
