The municipality of Valle Aurina at the foot of the main chain of the Alps is one of the traditional South Tyrolean municipalities where ancient traditions are still lived
Valle Aurina, a municipality in the eponymous valley, includes the hamlets of Lutago, Cadipietra, S. Giovanni, S. Pietro and Rio Bianco. The municipal area extends between 942 and 3,378 m a.s.l. in the so-called "Klapf" area stretching from Campo Tures to S. Pietro where the valley narrows.
Valle Aurina has about 5,800 inhabitants and is characterised by ancient, exposed farms, numerous peaks above 3,000 metres surrounding the municipality and 50 managed mountain huts. The Vedrette di Ries - Aurina nature park attracts nature lovers and alpinists who scale the Sasso Nero, the Gran Lovello and other impressive peaks.
In winter, winter sports lovers can have fun on the well-prepared slopes of the Klausberg and Speikboden ski areas. The area also features sledge runs and hiking paths. Museums you shouldn't miss are the mining museum Kornkasten and the mineral museum.
