Val di Funes
Val di Funes is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided The Dolomites audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~90 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type village
- Suggested visit ~90 min
- The Dolomites The Dolomites guide
About Val di Funes
Val di Funes, the green valley below the jagged Odle peaks, where the little church of Santa Maddalena stands among meadows in one of the best-known views of the Dolomites.
The church of Santa Maddalena is first recorded in 1394, and the present building dates mostly from the 17th century. Nearby stands a second famous church, St John in Ranui. The Odle belong to the Puez-Odle nature park.
You cannot drive to the viewpoint, and parking is banned along the trails; use the paid car parks and walk about 20 to 30 minutes. The churches stand on farmland, so keep to the paths.
Did you know? The little church of Santa Maddalena in Val di Funes is first recorded in 1394; the building you see today dates mostly from the 17th century.
How long should you spend at Val di Funes?
Plan about ~90 min at Val di Funes. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Val di Funes worth visiting?
Val di Funes is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in The Dolomites, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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