The mountain village of Riva di Tures at the foot of the Collalto, the highest peak of the Vedrette di Ries group
Riva di Tures at 1,600 m a.s.l. is embedded in a stunning natural landscape among the mountains. This alpine village in the is situated in the heart of the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina nature park at the foot of Monte Collalto (3,436 m a.s.l.), the highest peak of the Vedrette di Ries group. This wonderful summit is a well-known destination for experienced alpinists. The Valle Aurina is overlooked by 84 above 3,000 metre high peaks and 32 of them dominate the Valle Riva.
Riva di Tures is a wonderful paradise for active holidaymakers: the cross-country ski centre of Riva di Tures features a 15-km long track suitable for both techniques. From Riva di Tures start the ski lifts to the Speikboden skiing area which is only 12 km from the village. In summer Riva di Tures is an excellent starting point for mountain tours and hikes to malga dei Dossi, rifugio Roma and the rif. Rieserfernerhütte. We highly recommend a stroll along the Arthur-Hartdegen-Weg, a route running along the foot of Monte Collalto. MTB enthusiasts should not miss the Klammlrunde, a MTB tour that takes you to passo Gola and Austria via malga dei Dossi.
An event worth attending is the so-called "Kiekemma", the transhumance. During this festival, held every year in autumn, wonderfully decorated farm animals return from the pastures to the valleys in a parade accompanied by the music played by local music groups.
Interesting fact: in the proximity of Monte Covoni above Riva di Tures lies the most extensive Swiss pine forest of the Eastern Alps.
