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Sportswear for men and women, ski rental and repair in the center of Colfosco.
"La Roda", the giant wooden bicycle, can be seen in the meadows at the finish area of the Maratona dles Dolomites cycle marathon. The artwork, created by a local artist in 2016 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the cycling marathon, has become a symbol of the passion for cycling that can be felt everywhere in Alta Badia.
Bicycle events in Alta Badia:
A wide selection of articles to enjoy the mountains in summer and winter!
Grocery, clothing, newspapers, rental nordic walking equipment and baby strollers.
The shop on the main street in La Villa offers a wide range of shoe brands and leather goods.
Our traditional farm "Lüch da Ciampidel" is situated at the foot of the Lavarella mountain.
Our cows and their calves grow in a healthy place, where they eat hay from our meadows. All this give a special touch to our meat.
The small highland area La Crusc/Santa Croce, located at the foot of the magnificent Santa Croce mountain, has always had a special place in the heart of the people of Val Badia.
A story that started many hundreds of years ago
Many centuries ago, when Alta Badia was still largely uninhabited, La Crusc (Holy Cross) seems to have been a pagan place of worship. It was probably the unfavourable living conditions of the area that led the first Christians to construct a sanctuary here.
Around 1010 the monks built a chapel at La Crusc where a small church was erected in the 15th century. At the end of the 17th century the church was deconsecrated by the then Austrian Emperor and was subsequently left to decay. Pilgrims and valley dwellers rescued the little church by partially rebuilding it, and some years later in the middle of the 18th century it was enlarged and embellished with a bell tower.
For a long time, the origins of La Crusc as a place of pilgrimage were dated back to 1511, on the basis of documents from the period. Two parchements emerged, however, and pointed to an even earlier existence. The first mentioned a church consecration; the second contained the story of “Morellus de Caninis” who made a pilgrimage to Rome in 1500 in order to seek favours for the La Crusc church.
Numerous relics are preserved in the altar of the church, such as those of St Leonard (to whom the parish church of San Leonardo/Badia is dedicated), St Hippolitus, St Virgilius (Bishop of Salzburg), St Mary Magdalena, St Agnes and St Barbara.
Nowadays there are several processions to the church during the summer season, and there is an important service on the first Sunday in June.
The legends surrounding the church
The building of the church
Many, many centuries ago, the inhabitants of Badia had planned to build a chapel on the “Col d’Anvi”. During the construction work however the workers kept injuring themselves on the wooden shavings. White birds collected the blood-spattered shavings and took them to the foot of the La Crusc/Santa Croce mountain. After a while the workers began to notice this and they followed the birds in order to find out where they were flying to with the shavings. Once they had arrived at the wonderful spot at the foot of the mighty Sas dla Crusc/Santa Croce, they were so impressed that they decided to build the church there.
The legend surrounding Ottwin, Count of Lurn
People in Badia like to relate how there used to be a hermit who lived at the foot of the Sas dla Crusc/Santa Croce. This hermit was no less a person than Ottwin, Count of Lurn and Pustrissa, or possibly his son Volkold, the founder of the Sonnenburg Monastery at the entrance of the Val Badia Valley. The legend tells how Ottwin had fallen into heresy during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Upon his return to his homeland in South Tyrol, he was unable to overcome the feelings of guilt over his lapse. He therefore decided to live as a hermit in a log hut under the crags of the Kreuzkofel and devote his life to prayer and penance.
Crafts, fabrics, and memories of the Dolomites in the center of San Cassiano.
Visit our souvenir shop for gift items, artistic weaving products, tablecloths and cushions, local crafts, wooden toys, plush toys, Tyrolean slippers, and much more.
Thanks to our collaboration with local artistic weavers, you can purchase and order custom-made tablecloths, runners, and centerpieces.
We are open during the winter and summer seasons.
Saint Joseph Freinademetz, the saint of Alta Badia, is the first South Tyrolean Saint.
Today, the hamlet of Oies is a much-visited place of pilgrimage, especially the birthplace of the missionary Josef Freinademetz, who belonged to the Society of the Divine Word. The Steyl missionary was born in 1852 and died of typhoid fever in China on 28 January 1908.
He was beatified by Pope Paul VI in Rome on 19 October 1975 and canonised on 5 October 2003.
The cellar of the Oies farm was converted into a chapel and decorated with works by the artists Kollreider from Lienz and Lois Irsara from Badia.
The fascination of things well made, the idea of a discreet, refined and never ostentatious elegance, combined with passion, love and care in the selection of the best raw materials: this is the philosophy of Tessitura Artistica Nagler, the historic Alta Badia textile company based in Pederoa (La Val) and specialising in home textiles.
Tessitura Nagler in Alta Badia, guardian of an exclusive handicraft tradition, has, for almost two centuries, continued its research for new aesthetics, lines and geometry.
Year after year, in search of new lines and geometries. It is not only the craftsmanship handed down from generation to generation that guarantees a workmanship faithful to the best South Tyrolean traditions, but also a true art that unites past and future, ancient knowledge with a modern vision and innovative methods of design, weaving and tailoring.
Here, art is everywhere: in the workshop where modern jacquard looms create fine natural fibre fabrics with unique designs, in the shop with a wide range of ready-made products and, of course, in the workshop where the boldest.
Our services range from bespoke small fabric items for every corner of your home to the complete textile design of a new or renovated room. Whatever your needs, Tessitura Artistica Nagler is the right choice, as confirmed by our many satisfied customers, whether private individuals, hotels or restaurants. Come and see for yourself!
"Listening to customers, understanding their needs and fulfilling their wishes. Our mission."
At the foot of the rocky walls of the "Grup dl Sela" or Sella Group, the most imposing massif of the Dolomites, you can admire the evocative “cascades de Pisciadú”. The waterfalls, which can be reached from Colfosco with an easy walk through a large clearing, are particularly impressive in spring when, thanks to the thaw, they are rich in water.
A picturesque shop located in Colfosco, near the church, celebrating local tradition with a curated selection of souvenirs, handcrafted items, and unique gift ideas.
We have an outstanding range of Christmas items, including a large selection dedicated to nativity scenes carved by local craftsmen..
Explore the marvels of the mountains on cross-country skis. At the rental at the Cross-country skiing centre Alta Badia you will find the ideal equipment for beginners and professionals, and the cross-country ski instructors can advise you on both classic and skating techniques. It is important that the equipment is suitable for you and fits your physical characteristics.
The Complojer shoe shop is a family business in its third generation. Our shop is located in the craft area along the Val Badia state road. Our shop offers a wide assortment of mountain, fashion, leisure, slippers and children's shoes. We have a workshop to guarantee an after-sales repair service.
"Our priority is to satisfy every customer need."
Here, you will find a carefully selected range of high-quality products, perfect for any occasion. A place for connoisseurs who appreciate quality and taste in a stylish and welcoming atmosphere.
Additionally, explore our exclusive tasting program with the producers, offering a deeper insight into the world of wines and spirits.
With more than 30 years experience, the optician shop "Optik Willy" is the reference point for your eyes in Alta Badia. It provides a wide assortment of sunglasses and prescription glasses, binoculars, altimeters, instrumentation for photography as well as sports watches.
The Santa Barbara church, built in the late Gothic style, was built in the 15th century on a panoramic hill just outside the village of La Val.
Historical evidence indicates that the church built in honor of Santa Barbara, patron saint of miners, is the work of the miners of Valparola, who worked the iron minerals extracted from Monte Pore.
The painting on the outside wall depictings a crucifixion in the open countryside and various mural paintings inside are of particular historical value.
The Santa Barbara church can be reached with just a half-hour walk from the village centre of La Val along the "Memento Vivere" meditation path, consisting of the stations "Birth", "Childhood", "Youth", "Adulthood" and "Old age".
The Ski Rental Ski Top is situated in the centre of Badia. In the shop you will find the right equipment for all winter sports and levels: skis, snowboards, skiboots, helmets, snowblades, bob, sledges, snowshoes, all available for rent or sale.
Sportswear for men and women, ski rental and repair in the center of Colfosco.
In summer e-bike rental.
Child carrier backpack rental.
Botëghes Lagazoi Kids, a shop dedicated exclusively to children 0-14 years old and to mothers who pay attention to modernity and innovation in their children's clothing.
You can find high quality junior fashion products from 0 to 14 years for home, play, school and leisure.
Along the slope from the Lagazuoi to the Capanna Alpina, you ski past a very particular natural phenomenon.
In winter, when everything freezes, wonderful ice-waterfalls form on this mountain. They are particular, because in summer water flows rarely at this point.
The waterfalls are very interesting for climbers.
