At the begin
ning of the winter season, on 17th and 18th December 2011, the World Cup hosts San Candido. Full of adventure and spectacular will be the FIS Ski World Cup in the discipline of Skicross on the Haunold in Innichen. Read the rest of this entry »
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Night skiing at the Mount Baranci
For the first time this year skiers can enjoy the evenings at the skiing mountain Baranci in San Candido. Twice a week you can ski on the ski slopes from 7 pm to 10 pm. Read the rest of this entry »
End of summer season at the Mount Haunold
The hiking paradise around the Monte Baranci in San Candido, the 4-seater chairlift and the first Funbob track in South Tyrol are a popular meeting place for young and old. Read the rest of this entry »
The charm of the Dolomites
In the early days of Autumn, the peaks of the Dolomites appear in a particularly intense light. In Alta Pusteria – Hochpustertal the air becomes clearer and nature is painted in many different colours. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer Activity 2011
In summer, the ski and snowboarding school Alta Pusteria – Hochpustertal surprises you with a full program of activities. Read the rest of this entry »
Cycling tour to Lienz
The Alta Pusteria is a paradise for cycling and mountain biking. Especially appreciated is the first section of the River Drau cycle path from San Candido to Lienz in East Tyrol. Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to the 4th edition of the Helmissimo
At the end of the winter season on the skiing mountain Monte Elmo in Alta Pusteria takes place the 4th edition of the Helmissimo, the longest giant slalom of the Val Pusteria!
The Helmissimo has a length of 4.5 km and a vertical drop of 905 m. Start is the top station of the Monte Elmo and the participants have to overcome 91 gates before they overcross the finish line in Versciaco.
The award ceremony will take place at 2 o clock pm in the finish area. Do not miss this fantastic sport event on the 26th March 2011!
Foto: shutterstockHike on snowshoes in Prato Piazza
Until 27th March 2011 our guests can explore and enjoy the magical world of Alta Pusteria / Hochpustertal during winter walks.
The snowshoe hikes to Prato Piazza with a wonderful view to the Three Peaks take place every Tuesday from 9 am till 3 pm. Expert mountain guides from the Alpina Pustertal School will show the best ways and panoramic views.
These excursions are free for the guests at the Hotel Leitlhof, the snowshoe rental fee is 4.00 €.
For more information click here.
Full moon sledging on the Mount Baranci
People, who decide to pass their winter holidays in San Candido / Innichen, will have tobogganing fun on Mount Baranci / Haunold whole the day: the chairlift will be open every Friday from 8 pm to 10 pm.
The full moon sledging on the Mount Baranci is a well-liked event and renders possible to live a lot of moments in the middle of the nature: skiing during the day, while tobogganing in the evening. Furthermore the new Baranci/Haunold mountain refuge invites everybody to make a rest and to enjoy the typical kitchen of the region.
Foto: ShutterstockDolomiti Nordicski in the Alta Pusteria Valley
1,300 km of cross country ski trails trails open just in December, and the same toll of daily, weekly and seasonal tickets in the whole area of Dolomiti Nordicski, at which also the Alta Pusteria Valley belongs.
Interesting especially for all friends of cross country skiing is the special offer “Dolomiti Nordicski” of the Panorama Hotel Leitlhof in San Candido, which includes the cross country skipass Dolomiti Nordicski, a cross country map and the Mobilcard South Tyrol for the free use of trains and busses of the area. Price for half board / person and week: Euro 640,-.
