S. Maddalena

S. Maddalena is located at the head of the Valle di Casies and is the birth place of the padre Joachim Haspinger

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Santa Maddalena is located at the head of the Val Casies valley at approx. 1,400 m a.s.l.
Foto: Christian Mantinger, © Peer
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View on the St. Maddalena Church in the village centre.
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Around the village and on the mountain slopes there are numerous hamlets and mountain farms. In the picture the Ampfertalhof farm.
Foto: Christian Mantinger, © Peer
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Santa Maddalena is the starting point for many beautiful alpine walks. In the picture meadows and forests at the Oberbergalm mountain hut.
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Landscape on the way to the Forcella di Casies wind gap (Gsieser Törl), transition to the neighbouring Defereggental valley.
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The snowy Val Casies valley near S. Maddalena.
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Santa Maddalena and the Val Casies valley in winter - a destination for sustainable winter tourism.
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At the head of the valley, at S. Maddalena, a ski lift with a small piste can be found.
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Very popular are winter hikes and toboggan trips to the mountain huts around Santa Maddalena, e.g. to the Uwald-Alm.
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S. Maddalena is also the starting point for ski tours in the Deferegger Alps, e.g. to the Monte Lavinarossa (Rotlahner).
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Opposite, the Monte Alto (Hoher Mann) is located, another worthwhile destination for ski tours.
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video : Valle di Casies

S. Maddalena comprises the villages of S. Maddalena Vallalta, S. Maddalena Valbassa and represents the last village of the valley. Inhabited by 330 people and located at 1,400 m a.s.l., it is surrounded by the idyllic head of the valley with the Vedrette di Ries mountains and the Defregger Alps. The highest farmsteads, however, are situated at almost 1,530 m a.s.l. Nature in and in the surroundings of the village is the real gem of this place and provides the most varied possibilities regarding leisure activities the whole year round.

Hiking across the Almenweg 2000, to the Malga Verseller, Pfoitenalm or Uwaldalm, a cycling tour across the Talblickweg, follow the call of nature. In winter S. Maddalena is particularly popular with those who love natural sledge, as there is a natural track where also competitions are staged. If you prefer skiing, there is a ski lift in the village, while S. Maddalena is likewise popular with those who love ski touring. Popular destinations are the Monte Alto and the Rotlahner. However, the most comfortable way to experience the valley is a ride in the horse-drawn carriage, galloping across the fairytale wonderland.

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