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Cable Car Tognola seen in winter with the Pale di San Martino in the background.
Photo: Courtesy of the Azienda per Turismo San Martino, Primiero and Vanoi.

 

We feel that it is important and useful to our current and future guests for the Alpine Adventure Agency website to provide as many resources as possible on the areas to which we travel.  For this reason, I have included a video gallery containing an extremely varied assortment of clips and full-length videos. Many of these are in Italian, but some have been translated into English. All are worth watching for the visually unique elements they highlight.

SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, PRIMIERO AND VANOI:

San Martino di Castrozza (1450m) is nestled at the base of the famous Pale di San Martino mountain chain, crown jewel of the Italian Dolomites, located just 68 miles North East of Venice, Italy. Rich in history and tradition, the resort town of San Martino di Castrozza began as a cherished alpine playground over 150 years ago frequented by European aristocracy and royalty. Today, it remains a charming, highly considered, European resort destination for all backgrounds and ages.

The Primiero and Vanoi Valleys are just south of San Martino and offer an astoundingly rich calendar of cultural events, traditional festivals, places to visit, and activities for every member of the family.

Daniela and some guests on a morning walk at the base of the Cimon della Pala near the Baita Segantini in Passo Rolle.  Photo: Alessandro Simon

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The Restaurant Rosetta at the top of the Funivia Rosetta. The Cimon della Pala is seen in the background.  Photo: Maxine Jones.
VIDEO: EMOTIONS OF SUMMER
SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, PRIMIERO AND VANOI
Video courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

This video is narrated in English and presents the history and culture of San Martino di Castrozza and the surrounding valleys.




VIDEO: EMOTIONS OF WINTER
SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, PRIMIERO AND VANOI
Video courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

The video is narrated in English and focuses on the history and culture of San Martino di Castrozza as a celebrated and cherished alpine ski resort town.


VIDEO: EVENTI DA FAVOLA
SAN MARTINO, PRIMIERO AND VANOI
Video courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

This video is a compilation of the people, seasonal activities and cultural events in the entire region of San Martino di Castrozza and the Primiero and Vanoi Valleys.

Many of the people and outings included in our vacations are represented in this video.

THE MAJESTY OF THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES:

We are thrilled to announce that in June of 2009, UNESCO announced the inclusion of the Italian Dolomites on it's World Heritage List! The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), seeks to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

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Daniela and some guests in breathtaking Val Canali located in the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino National Park.
VIDEO: IL PARCO NATURALE PANEVEGGIO SAN MARTINO: UN MONDO DI ACQUE, ROCCE E FORESTE
Video Courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

This video, narrated in English, highlights the natural beauty and the fantastic environment of the Italian Dolomites protected by the Paneveggio Pale di San Martino National Nature Park.


FESTIVAL OF THE DESMONTEGAR (DESMONTEGADA):

Girovagando in Trentino episode featuring the renown Three Day Festival of the Desmontegar!! Background music throughout the video is that of our own yodeling trio, the Beatrich! In this video:

  • 2:40 Handspinning and basket-weaving.
  • 3:20 Agritur Broch.
  • 4:35 Farm tours - cheese-making and tastings, cooking demonstrations, regional wines, artisanal crafts, livestock.
  • 5:50 Tosela cheese-making in the meadow.
  • 7:50 National Park Paneveggio.
  • 9:15 The Coro Sass Maor, all-men's a capella choir, sings in the park of the feudal mansion, the Villa Welsperg.
  • 10:35 Parade and Grand Finale - an Octoberfest with our own yodeling trio, the Beatrich, playing under the big tent. There are various scenes of handspinning, grappa, livestock, and other attractions.
  • 20:15 Biological Gardening
  • 22:40 Beatrich and traditional dancing under the big tent. Artisans also shown with their crafts.
VIDEO: THREE DAY FESTIVAL OF THE DESMONTEGAR!
Video courtesy of Girovagando in Trentino.

This episode highlights the renown Tyrolean festival around which our "Autumn in Italy" workshop is based. Background music throughout the video is that of our own yodeling trio, the Beatrich!

AUTUMN IN THE PRIMIERO VALLEY 2008:

Girovagando in Trentino episode featuring images, artisans, regional foods, events and outings in the Primiero Valleyb during the Autumn season. This video also includes wonderful footage of the Festival of the Desmontegar (Desmontegada).

In this video:

  • 2:27 Beautiful images of Fiera di Primiero and the surrounding mountains.
  • 3:40 Silvano Zeni, internationally renown wood sculptor who has revived the lost art of regional, Tyrolean wood sculpting.
  • 5:40 Marco Ungaro, artisan specializing in 3-dimensional artforms.
  • 8:05 Regional food products presented in the tiny village of Siror, which is part of the "Street of the Cheeses" in the Trentino region.
  • 14:45 Images of the valley. Rifugio Caltena presents regional dishes.
  • 17:45 Monthly one-day festival in the square organized by the cultural committees of the valley featuring foot races for owners and the dogs, kids' races, food and wine degustations, and other fun activities.
  • 24:30 Images and scenes from the Festival of the Desmontegar

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VIDEO: AUTUMN IN THE PRIMIERO VALLEY
THREE DAY FESTIVAL OF THE DESMONTEGAR
Video courtesy of Girovagando in Trentino.

AUTUMN IN THE PRIMIERO VALLEY 2009

Girovagando in Trentino episode featuring more Autumn events and outings in the Primiero Valley. Throughout this episode, the music and singing is that of our own folk, yodeling trio, the Beatrich, who perform a private concert for our group and even give us a yodeling lesson!

In this video:

  • 3:32 Agritur farm with livestock
  • 8:25 Artisanal weaving family matriarch, Lucia Trotter (7th generation), invites us into her studio to view weaving, recreations of fabrics made for old regional costumes, and unique fabrics unique to the family for 150 in a special damask worked with two sides and two shuttles simultaneously, and woven without a chart.
  • 12:15 Artisan specializing in inlaid wood.
  • 13:40 Wonderful images of the Festival of the Desmontegar! A handspinner is featured in the parade at 15:05.
  • 22:00 Day Spas in the valley.
  • 24:00 The beautiful pedestrian zone in the historic center of Fiera di Primiero, and Bancher, a boutique 85 years old that specializes in all things Tyrolean, including fabrics, costumes, boiled wool Lodens (felted). among other things.
AUTUMN IN THE PRIMIERO VALLEY 2009
Video courtesy of Girovagando in Trentino

Click here to peruse the archived episode on the Primiero Valley. The written summary is in Italian, but this article includes many beautiful pictures of the places and people we will visit today.

CANT DEL GAL

Cant Del Gal is a wonderful Inn and Restaurant tucked away in Val Canali, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Pale di San Martino mountain chain. The establishment has become such an important institution locally that the geographical area in which it is found now goes by its name. Cant Del Gal is the last stop for an alpinist or hiker as they head into the woods and rocky peaks of the Pale mountains. When I found the video called "Silent Mountain" on YouTube, I knew I had to include it where my guests could see it. There is no denying the mountains their glorious wildnerness, power, and majesty. Nicola and Marzia Cemin, who own Cant Del Gal, truly have an amazing backyard.

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VIDEO: SILENT MOUNTAIN (VAL CANALI)
Video courtesy of director Gianni Mangione.
Video was shot and produced in 2006 under the supervision of Gianni Mangione.  It was dedicated to the owners of the hotel, Cant Del Gal. The photos were shot in the Spring of 2006 by Michele Russo.

"LE VIE FERRATE"

The following videos feature the Vie Ferrate that allow climbers to scale higher into the peaks. Via Ferrata literally means "iron way," and these vie ferrate were built by the troops during World War One as a means to safely and quickly get soldiers through the mountains. By means of cords, ladders, and other permanent equipment affixed to the mountain, aspiring alpinists can make very rewarding climbs. Wikipedia has an extremely interesting article on the Vie Ferrate.


The view of Sass Maor and the Madonna, two peaks in the Pale di San Martino mountain chain.  Photo: Daniela Anderson



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View from the peak of Sass Pordoi.  Photo: Daniela Anderson
VIDEO: FERRATA DEL VELO E FERRATA PORTON
This video is amazing to watch, even if you have experience rock climbing on the vie ferrate. The "Velo" is the "veil" of the Madonna, the mountain that sits at the edge of San Martino. This particular excursion is considered to be more difficult than many others in the area, and should be pursued only in the company of one of the alpine guides. It is one of the most rewarding excursions in the area.


VIDEO: Sentiero Dino Buzzati (Pale di San Martino)
This video makes me want to go on a diet. I had to chuckle at the heavy breathing at the end of the clip when the climber makes it to the top - nice to know he's human!




VIDEO: Gita Sulle Pale di San Martino
This one visually is very descriptive of a nice several-day trek through the Pale mountains with stops at a few of the well-known rifugi (mountain shelters) that host climbers overnight. Photos of the Baita Segantini (a destination in all of our Alpine vacations) are seen at the beginning of the video.

VIDEO ON THE VILLAGE OF TRANSACQUA:

The borough of Transacqua has produced a very informative video that includes segments of places and people included in our various vacations. Here is a list of the following places to stop and watch the video if you choose to fast forward to our special points of interest:

  • 11:01 Silvano Zeni, wood sculptor
  • 15:40 Casaeficio di Primiero and cheese making.
  • 17:00 Gruppo Folcloristico di Mezzano
  • 20:05 Casa Primierotta.
  • 36:34 Malga Venegia

 

 
VIDEO: THE VILLAGE OF TRANSACQUA
Video courtesy of the borough of Transacqua

This video begins with the legend of how the Primiero Valley was formed...long ago, there was no valley, just a large body of water contained by the surrounding mountains.  A persistent otter began to scratch away at the mountains at the water's edge until a trench formed, allowi all the water to run out and leaving behind an empty area which became the thriving Primiero Valley. To this day, the otter (La Lontra in Italian) is an official symbol of the valley and can be viewed on coats of arms and other official emblems throughout the valley's six villages.

WINTER FUN IN SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA (NOT JUST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES):

This video is excellent because it highlights not only the Malga Ces in another wonderful segment, but it also touches on the many ski slopes and runs available if you decide to purchase a SkiPass to use during the workshop.  The segment on the Malga Ces is wonderful because it highlights interviews with Maria Giovanna, the owner, and her chef as well.  It also gives you a glimpse into the kitchen where we will be doing our cooking demonstration.

There are segments on several of the places in our daily excursions: The cable car Rosetta, the restaurant at the top of the Rosetta, The Altopiano of the Pale di San Martino, and the Tognola (where we have our wine and cheese degustation).

3:35  Colverde ski run, which is located next door to our hotel.

4:35  Cable Car Rosetta, the restaurant at the top, and the Altopiano of the Pale di San Martino.

5:05  Night skiing (7:30pm-11:30pm) on the slope next door to our hotel.

5:50  Punto Ces next door to Malga Ces.

7:00  The Tognola

12:00 Day Spas in town

13:30 - 17:30 Malga Ces interviews and view of kitchen.

CAROUSEL OF THE MALGHE
(features Malga Ces, location of one of our cooking demonstrations featured in our Alpine vacations).

One of our most popular outings with our past groups is our cooking demo and gourmet lunch at the Malga Ces (segment starts at 4:28 on the counter). Those of us who enjoy the indoors will love the beautiful, warm and inviting atmosphere and decor at Malga Ces and the warmth and charm of the owners, Maria Giovanna and Marco Scalet!

Those of us who enjoy winter sports and snow will  love one of the special activities in San Martino called the "Carousel of the Malghe."  This activity is a progressive gourmet wine and regional food degustation at 4 different, well-known chalets and mountain huts which you reach as you ski down the slopes.