The panoramic trail from the hamlet of Valgiarei to Wengen will leave a lasting impression. Campill (Longiarù), an alpine village with a history stretching back to the 14th century is worth visiting. Its "Viles" farmhouses are typical for the region and are some of the oldest settlements in Alta Badia. Take a break in the Speckstube, which has been producing its homemade speck since 1970. A short trip to St. Leonhard is also worthwhile. It is the birthplace of Father Joseph Freinademetz, who was canonised by Pope John Paul II in 2003. Many more people are likely to know one of its most popular photo motifs: the St. Leonhard parish church.

Tour description

Start in the idyllic mountain village of Wengen ➊ 1360m, go uphill towards Ciampei, at the junction ➋, turn left onto trail 4 to the hamlet of Ciampei ➌ 1530m, continue on the shady forest path 4B to the Costa hamlet ➍ 1400m, then descend to the junction with the Gadertaler Straße ➎ 1120m. Cross the road, ride over the bridge and the Lungiarü stream and along the rustic path through forest and pastures until you join the road to Lungiarü/Campill ➏ 1260m. Continue on the road for a good 2km to Campill ➐ 1400m, ride past the church heading south, initially on path 5, then onto no. 9. At the first junction keep left and follow path 6 and signs for Juel-Sattel/Pedraces until the crossing to Juel ➑ 1730m, (highest point of the tour). Descend past the hamlets of Pescol ➒, Val und Jusciara until the junction with the Gadertaler Straße SS 244 ➓ 1330m. Ride 150m into the valley to Abeti/Badia ⓫ 1320m, at the junction ⓬ turn left to St. Leonhard ⓭ 1380m, then ride on the asphalt road uphill to the Valgiarei hamlet ⓮ 1590m, through Hof and Stadel onto the Armentara circuit, a pretty single trail with a short section where you have to push. Continue to the junction, ⓯ then descend right to Furnacia ⓰ 1570m. Continue down into the valley until the Lunz farmhouses and then climb a short stretch to Wengen.

At the starting point.

A) Take the A22, exit Brixen (Bressanone) Nord, Pustertal (Val Pusteria), Gadertal (Val Badia), Wengen (La Valle)

B) Gardena pass, Corvara, Wengen (La Valle)