News from the Alta Pusteria

UNESCO declares the DOLOMITES a “Natural World Heritage Site”

On 26th June 2009, UNESCO included these calcite mountains located in northeastern Italy on its list of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. By this action, the United Nations has officially recognized, through its organization for education, science and culture, the unique nature of the Dolomites. Now the Dolomites, with their famous peaks, including the Three Peaks of Lavaredo (2,999 m) will take their rightful place among the most beautiful mountains in the world.   

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Video: Dolomites - Unesco World Natural Heritage

Summer cycling and mountain biking events in Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal

Summer visitors to South Tyrol will be attracted by the region's outdoor offerings.

On sunday, July 12 the 15th round of the International Cycling Union's "Dolomiti Superbike" Mountain Bike Race takes place in Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal. The event, which is renowned for its arduousness, attracts more competitors than any other event of its kind in Italy and expects to see up to 3,500 participants. Entrants can choose between two distances, 115.5 and 60.5 kilometres, both starting/finishing at the village of Villabasa/Niederdorf.

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Holiday offer "Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike Week"

Holiday offer "Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike Weekend"

Ever calmer steps...

along the Way of St. James in South Tyrol. Did you know, that the 1st stage from the south-tyrolean Way of St. James begins in Prato alla Drava/Winnebach near San Candido/Innichen?

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Alta Pusteria always in your pocket with the Iphone-guide

Do You love the Dolomites? Maybe you would like to take the Dolomites always in your pocket? Well, then the Iphone-guide for Alta Pusteria is the right for you. The Alta Pusteria Iphone-guide gives You all the information you need for a holiday in the dolomites of South Tyrol: Hotels, restaurants, tourist boards, webcams, skimap and more. With Alta Pusteria for Iphone getting the right information is just a snap.    

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