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Passo delle Erbe - Würzjoch

Bellissimo giro in bici con partenza dall'Ustaria Posta

Very nice cycling loop starting from Ustaria Posta

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Walking excursion to the Gardenacia Hut

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The Gardenacia Hut is now easily accessible from the town of Badia. Starting this summer season the Sponata chair lift is also open during the summer and helps our guests to gain in elevation to easily this place embedded in the Natural Park of Puez-Odle.

From our Ustaria Posta follow the path along the river towards the town of La Villa. After about 10 minutes you reach the valley station of the chairlift Sponata. Remember that with the MountainPass Alta Badia you have unlimited use of all lifts and line busses in Alta Badia.

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After getting off the lift, just follow the walking path #5 where in little more than 45 minutes
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you reach this little heaven surrounded by green meadows and terrific views on the Dolomites and the Marmolada Glacier.

Once you satisfied your stomach and enjoyed the view...

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...you can walk down following the same path of the uphill, or following path #11 that takes you directly to the town of La Villa from where you can take the line bus or walk along the river to reach again our hometown of Badia.

 

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This Saxophone group rocks

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Müjiga de Badia - 175 years Jubilee

During the weekend from July 23rd to 25th the local music band Müjiga de Badia celebrates the 175th year jubilee.

At Ustaria Posta we had the honour to have as guests the music band from Eltersdorf in Germany that have a twin partnership with our local band. So we had our local band playing some songs from their repertoire directly in our Restaurant for our guests:

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Walk the foot of Santa Croce Mountain

Dolomites, UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. What significance does this title have? Sometimes we take it for granted, but one thing is for sure, the motorized traffic will continue to increase and you'll see more and more people taking pictures right from their car windows without even setting foot on a path or walking barefoot through the freshly cut meadow.  Don't lose the opportunity to see and experience the real essence of 'mountain living'.

So, for those of you passing through the valley of Val Badia and our town of Badia, we'd like to suggest taking just a small walking tour of about 3 hours. Be assured ... if you take this little piece of advice, you won't regret it! It's an experience you'll never forget.

From Badia, we'll bring you safely to a high altitude with the Santa Croce chair lift. If you have the Mountain Pass Alta Badia with you, then the ride is free. Once we arrive at the top of the first chair lift, just head toward the Lée Hut

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(note, it's not spelled like Lee jeans but like the 'e' of ikEa :-) )

From there continue walking toward the little Lée Lake on a very nice theme trail. Along this path, you'll find handmade wild animals cutted out of wood with a chainsaw by one of our own South Tyrolean artists.

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At Lée lake, dip your feet in the fresh, clear water and after that, continue to walk on the same path toward the "Malga Pasciantadú".
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This is a beautiful, peaceful place to take a short break and walk barefooted on the fresh meadows. After a little relaxing, continue to walk uphill on path number 13...
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This path leads directly to the Santa Croce Sanctuary with its characteristic church:
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The return to the valley is easy, just follow the trail downhill until you reach the chairlift that takes you back to the town of Badia. If you'd like, for the first downhill section there is also a two-seated chairlift available for your use.

The duration of this walking tour with the uphill and downhill use of the chairlifts is approximately 3 hours. After that, you will have fallen in love with our quaint town and peaceful area. If you decide to stay a few nights with us in Alta Badia, you'll find our Ustaria Posta conveniently located just 100 meters from the valley station chairlift.

See you all soon!!!

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The map of this walking trip: in yellow the chair lift, in red the path to walk counter clockwise.

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Dolomites Sellaronda Bikeday

If there is an event where every cyclist should at least participate one time in his live, then after the Maratona dles Dolomites we have to add the Sellaronda Bikeday.

During this event the famous Dolomites passes: Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella and Passo Gardena are closed for the motorized vehicles and you can ride them in a quiteness that's hard to describe. Ok, you still hear all the other cyclists gasp and puff during the uphills.

Starting from our Ustaria Posta the whole loop measures 64 km for 1,850 meters altitude gain.

Every year, over 15,000 cyclists take part at this ... let's call it ... cycling party. You will find cyclists of every kind, trained or not, with girlfriends, wifes and kids.

Here we want to share with you some pictures of the 2010th edition:

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The cows love the quite day on the Dolomites too

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The Passo Campolongo downhill with background the Portavescovo and Marmolada

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The serpentine of cyclists up the Passo Pordoi

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Last switchback of the Passo Pordoi with the Sella massif in the background

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Our friend Dan Patitucci downhill on the Passo Pordoi

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The 'real' athletes of the day

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Cycling up the Passo Sella toward the feet of the Piz Lasties

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And here the Sass Pordoi in the background

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On the Passo Gardena descent with the Torre Brunico

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Same position but view on the other side of the road with the Sass Ciampac

The next edition of the Sellaronda Bikeday? In 2011 we hope to see you on July 3rd and if you are looking for rooms just contact us!

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From Badia to San Vigilio on Mountain Bike

Calling all Mountain Bike Lovers!!! Here's a delicious recipe of fun for you and your bike.

You'll spend a terrific day amongst the Dolomite mountains with your bike. We did a test run of this nice itinerary just for you and have discovered it's a ride that really everyone can enjoy. There is a section where the climb is a bit hard, but don't be ashamed if you have to walk your bike a little at this point ... remember, you're on holiday and the most important thing to do is enjoy this day.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Mountainbike
    this summer you can rent it directly from the sport shop Skitop 100 meters from our Ustaria Posta.
  • 1 Mountainpass Alta Badia
    which offers you unlimited use of 13 lifts in Alta Badia and buses around the Sella group as well as bus lines in Val Badia, Val Gardena, Val Pusteria and Val Isarco until Bolzano
  • 2 Chairlifts
    And we speak of those we have in town, at the Santa Croce that take you and your bike up high to the foot of the Santa Croce Mountain.

Preparation:

You have already done the most difficult part of this tour with the ... chairlift ...

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and when you arrive at the Santa Croce hut near the characteristic church ...

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take the path numbered 15 north. The first part of it is represented by small ups and downs, but after approximately 2 km, you'll be taken on a bigger trail that leads directly to the gorgeous Armentara meadows. Here, enjoy the stunning views south to the Marmolada glacier and north to the glaciers of the Italian-Austrian border.

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Continue to follow path 15, this will bring you back into the forest and from there a wonderful and long descent towards the farm of Spëscia proceeds. Along this path, you will find more fresh water fountains where you can fill your water bottles.

At the end of the descent, you'll enter the path towards Ciurnadú number 13-15. This road is a continuous slightly upward slope and then downhill you'll go until you arrive at a stretch of about 200 meters steep downhill that takes you to a paved road leading to the town of La Valle / Wengen.

Follow the paved road for 1.5 km and you'll arrive at a crossroad on which there is also a small chapel; from there take the paved road on the right that leads towards the farm Biëi. The road is paved and heads uphill, sometimes the incline is slight, sometimes a bit more challenging.

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When you arrive at the farm of Biëi, follow the signs to the trail number 5 to 'Forcela da Cians'. Until now, the whole path you left behind seemed easy, it is changing right about now. You've reached the point where now, for about 20 minutes, you need to suffer a bit. The fittest ones will be able to cycle it up without any problem, but you are not racing, take it easy and just push your bike if needed. Arriving fresh at the top, you're now ready to enjoy more downhill fun.

Once you reach the top, you'll reach the crossroad after 200 meters, take the path on the right and follow it until you enter path number 8 where you need to follow the sign to "Ju-Col dl'Ancona". From here, you'll ride forest road along the ridge of the mountain above the town San Vigilio, with stunning views above it. 

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Suddenly, the road climbs up to 200 meters, but that means you are reaching the end, and once you've finished this stretch, you turn right and descend to the La Para Hut. When you reach the hut, the road becomes paved again and leads you directly to San Vigilio.


Tired?

San Vigilio is the signpost to decide whether you are happy with the whole tour and ride further downhill along the main road until you reach the town of Longega from where you'll wait for the local line bus which brings you free of charge back to the starting town of Badia thanks to the Mountainpass used to get on the chairlifts.

For those who want to return by bike to Badia, there is the possibility to do that all off road where you will be on the main road for just 2 km. You'll also follow the road to Longega for 1.5 km, and arrive in the town of Mantëna after 2 semicurves, you turn left and pedal towards the 'Colac'. The road is paved, but at the first bend take the unpaved road that goes north. After a climb of about 2 km there is a little downhill run for half a km and an uphill stretch for the same distance. Then the fun begins... a single track in a tremendous undergrowth covered forest by larch needles heading to the town of Piccolino.

When you reach Piccolino, cross the main road and take the road toward San Martino in Badia, pass the gas station and turn left onto a footpath that runs alongside the river. After 1.5 km you'll reach the main road that you need to follow for about 2 km until arriving at the village of Pederoa, where, instead of crossing the bridge turning left, pull straight across to the unpaved path following the river again. This trail takes you to a paved road after about 3 km until you reach the farm of Corcela and then unpaved again to the farm of Costa and finally you'll arrive back at the starting point in Badia.


Journey time:

  • 3 hours on your bike for the trip from Badia to San Vigilio
    (Excluding breaks for photos, lunch, rest, pee, etc..)

Distance:

  • Complete (return by bike to Badia): 37 km
  • Reduced (return by bus): 22 km

Where to eat:

References:

  • Tabacco Map Sheet 07
    (available at our Hotel)

GPS Track:

  • Write us and we'll be happy to send it to you

Other:

  • If you have the occasion to ride this itinerary, we would be happy to hear your opinions, write them in the comments at the bottom of this post.
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Summer 2010 our offers and promotions

Ustaria Posta has been an important partner of the local tour operator for years holimites.com. We are very proud to be among the founders of this fantastic agency.

Like every year, together with holimites we put together great package offers for wonderful, active holidays in Alta Badia-Dolomites. Here is a little list of what is awaiting for you at Ustaria Posta for the upcoming summer season (just click on the link to open the package details):

  • Gastronomy:
    Alta Badia, Saûs y Sanitè
    Discover the Ladin cuisine and crafts together with healthy, nature walks at the foot of the Dolomites. By the way, for the Nordic Walking excursions, you'll have an experienced local guide to lead the way, it's our Susann
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  • Mountain bike:
    Discovering the Dolomites on your Mountain bike A 5 day trekking excursion, or a weekend around the Dolomites Sella Massiv; Holimites has all you can ask for.

    Vire l'Alta Badia... To live Alta Badia and the Dolomites scenery with a Mountainbike and/or walking. This is a wonderful offer for the September month suited for every one. You can book this offer directly from this link

  • Cycling:
    Dolomites Cycling Events Calendar
    For our cycling friends, we've put together a special events calendar with all cycling and cyclotourim events taking place this summer in the Dolomites and Südtirol. You can print your copy of the PDF calendar here:
    Click here to download:
    Calendario_Ciclismo_Ustariaposta_2010.pdf (281 KB)
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  • Ecology:
    Leave your car behind. Think of your car as being on holiday too This is a really worthy initiative organized in collaboration with the Tourist Board Alta Badia for promoting sustainable tourism. At the moment of your arrival, at our house entrust your car keys with our receptionist. If you don't use your car throughout your entire holiday with us, you'll receive a little present from us as a small token of thanks for doing your part to help us contribute to sustainable tourism.
    Click here to download:
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These are a lot of enticing offers, right?
We want to end this post by reminding you what you can find on our website summer rates and don't forget to check frequently for our special last minute deals

See you in Alta Badia-Dolomites!

 

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Iolan, Thank You Manuela!!!

At Ustaria Posta the end of the winter season is approaching and there may be a tiny lack of concentration in the house. Our kitchen staff is especially already thinking of the upcoming well-deserved holidays.

So what to do....for the next 2 weeks to keep the concentration high?

We are lucky, we don't need to do much. As our cooks are passionate Alpine skiing fans, and among the girls World Cup participants, we have our local athlete Manuela Mölgg, we had to make them a surprise with a wonderful poster with the inscription of the Lange Girl 2010!

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We made the absolute perfect choice, the concentration is now high and the frame of Manuela is an integral part of our kitchen furniture.

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So again ... Iolan, Thank You Manuela ;-)

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