Moena, the greatest village in the Fassa Valley in the heart of the Italian Alps, the Trento Alto Adige region, is situated in a marvellous alluvial depression standing very close to some of the most evocative views of the Dolomites Group of Latemar and Valaccia and the green layers of the Costalunga pass. For its marvellous mountain landscapes, traditional Italian atmosphere and the connection to tales of past times, Moena is known under name of “the fairy of the Dolomites”. The architectural style of the village has preserved the
typical Italian touch, with a variety of small elegant shops and cosy restaurants offering traditional Italian cuisine and gastronomic exhibitions.
Moena is a part of the Tre Vali Ski Area in the Dolomites, which includes San Pellegrino, Moena – Alpe Lusia and Falcade. The link between San Pelegrino and Falcade is possible by skiing but in order to get to Moena and Lusia you have to catch the bus. In this area there are 100 kilometres of runs and 27 ski stations at the height from 1200 to 2500 metres, among spectacular landscapes and snow-covered areas. There is a marked run, the skitour lovely joining together the three valleys. The ski area is equipped with modern ski stations. A 100 seats cableway leads to Col Margherita at 2650 metres. The wide slopes of 646 metres with difference in height and 3200 metres long are famous, at times they are very difficult having gradients from 10 to 45%. From Col Margherita visitors can go to Falcade, or follow the many easy runs of Le Buse. On the opposite side of the pass many ski-lifts and chair-lifts are operating.
With the two chair-lifts one can reach Cima Uomo at 2469 metres and then go back to the long run with the slopes Cima Uomo, Chiesetta and Gigante, with various levels of difficulty for a total of 3300 metres. The difference in height is 483 metres. With Costabella and the Paradiso ski-lift one can reach 2318 metres height. The slope is 3300 metres long and is of medium difficulty, with gradients till 35%. The longest slope of the Ski Area, 12 kilometres, was called ‘slope for lovers’ for its gentle route and its romantic view.
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