Les Viles

In the Val Badia and Alta Badia you can admire the most ancient settlements of the valley. They resembled the Rhaetic "tambra", the most ancient alpine documented mountain hut. Les Viles mix two completely different life styles: the sociality of the Romans and the secrecy of the Rhaetic and Bavarian peoples.

Originally every family owned two distinct buildings: the so-called "ciasa" included the house, a cellar and a workshop, whereas the second building was composed of a "majun" (stable) and a "tablé" (hay barn). The paths, squares, fountains and drinking troughs were for common use. Les Viles played a fundamental role for the social life of the population.

The hamlets with these typical farms can be admired in Longiarù. The "Roda dles Viles" is a wonderful circular hike which starts in the village centre of Longiarù and leads through the forests and pastures until reaching the traditional Viles (2 hours and 45 minutes of walking time).