A Guide to Campo Tures

Campo Tures is known as the capital of the Aurina di Tures Valley, it is located among extensive cultivated high planes and steep wooded slopes. In historic times Campo Tures was incredibly popular with King Sassonia and Napoleon for it’s mild climate and splendid walks and the marvellous symbiosis of nature. Although Campo Tures iis situated close to glaciers it is protected by towering mountains which shelter it from the winds.

Campo Tures is the an ideal departure point for the mountains, and other close by excursions. Sights to see include the Valle di Riva, dominated by the walls of the Kofelschloss Castle, Riva, the highest location of the Alto Adige, with the famous three waterfalls of the Riva torrent; the Natural park of the Rieserferner Group, Kematen, Ahornach, Gais, Villa Ottone, Muhlbach and Tesselberg. Another summer attraction not to be missed includes the excursion to Via Hartegen and the Kasseler and Hochgall Refuges where one can enjoy the infinite space and solitude.