San Vigilio di Marebbe: in the heart of the Dolomites
Marebbe, or "Mareo" as the locals call it, is the northernmost municipality in Val Badia, or Gadertal. It comprises four main centres: Pieve, Rina, Longega and the picturesque San Vigilio lying at the foot of the Dolomites. This charming mountain village, which sits 1,200 m above sea level, is home to 1,300 residents. Here, as in the rest of Val Badia, people still speak Ladino, an ancient Rhaeto-Roman language.
In San Vigilio, tradition and modernity go hand in hand: ancient farmsteads and the latest modern infrastructure sit happily side by side. The resort is set against some stunning scenery and connected to it by countless hiking trails. Almost 11,000 hectares of the Fanes - Sennes - Braies national park fall within the municipality of Marebbe. The landscape is dominated by the mighty Dolomite peaks which, justly, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2009.
For anyone who loves unspoilt nature, San Vigilio di Marebbe is simply THE holiday destination: a place where you can leave the daily grind behind, enjoy wonderful hiking in summer and long days skiing on Plan de Corones in winter. One of the most popular skiing regions in Europe, Plan de Corones is handy to reach from San Vigilio, with ski lifts taking you all the way to the top of the mountain.
In San Vigilio, tradition and modernity go hand in hand: ancient farmsteads and the latest modern infrastructure sit happily side by side. The resort is set against some stunning scenery and connected to it by countless hiking trails. Almost 11,000 hectares of the Fanes - Sennes - Braies national park fall within the municipality of Marebbe. The landscape is dominated by the mighty Dolomite peaks which, justly, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2009.
For anyone who loves unspoilt nature, San Vigilio di Marebbe is simply THE holiday destination: a place where you can leave the daily grind behind, enjoy wonderful hiking in summer and long days skiing on Plan de Corones in winter. One of the most popular skiing regions in Europe, Plan de Corones is handy to reach from San Vigilio, with ski lifts taking you all the way to the top of the mountain.
