The town of Mazia, a fraction of Malles, is the first Italian entity to join the project promoted by Austria together with Germany and Slovenia (in 2018). The initiative aims to create a network of 26 interconnected mountain resorts that include towns, regions, and cultures to promote sustainable and ecological tourism.
Si trova in Val Venosta, la località montana di Mazia, frazione di Malles, che il 23 di luglio riceverà il certificato di adesione al progetto “Villaggio degli Alpinisti” promosso dal club alpino austriaco OAV in collaborazione con la Convenzione delle Alpi, il Ministero dell’Ambiente austriaco e il Fondo per lo sviluppo regionale. L’obiettivo è quello di creare una rete di 26 località montane interconnesse che comprendono paesi, regioni e culture differenti. Il progetto è nato 10 anni fa per preservare le aree autentiche montane delle Alpi da un turismo di massa sempre più invasivo, sostenendo i paesaggi e le realtà autentiche del territorio e incentivando un turismo ecologico e sostenibile. All’Austria si sono unite anche l’Italia, la Germania, la Slovenia.
The South Tyrol, a region known for its cultural and scenic richness, is the first national entity to join this project, and the town of Mazia is a symbol of this collaboration. Mazia is located south of the Brenner Pass and situated in the heart of the Venosta Alps at the foot of the Cima Palla. This small mountain settlement has preserved the authentic character of the Alpine tradition and the local community embodies this cultural richness. Additionally, the extreme conditions of the dry hillside make it a paradise for some rare species of plants and animals. Due to its location at over 1,500 meters altitude, next to the Rio Saldura and offering a unique view of La Palla Bianca, the town is a destination for hikers following the paths of old irrigation channels called Waale and those wishing to admire the seven Saldur Lakes. Among the sites of religious and historical interest are the parish church of San Florinus, the chapel of San Martino, and the ruins of Castel Mazia di Sotto. Curiosity: the history of the Mazia Valley is as wild as its mountains— the notorious and legendary thief knights Matscher Raubritter originated from this area.
On July 23rd, during the traditional town festival, the certificate will be formally presented. Also in July, the other partner regions will sign their declaration of participation: this year, the network of German Alpinists’ Villages will be joined by Sachrang and Schleching. While Jezersko, in the Kamnik and Savinja Alps, a gem of the Slovenian Alps, will be the first Alpinists’ Village in Slovenia in 2018.
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