Vigilius Mountain Resort, South Tyrol, Italy - Nordic
Walking
Activities
Mountain Spa
Guests savour the Vigilius Mountain Spa floating in a seemingly
endless pool with never-ending views of the South Tyrolean
mountains. The emphasis is on treatments which help guests feel at
one with nature, and visitors to the vigilius can relish a sauna
amidst the mountains, seperated by a mere pane of glass, receive a
refreshing apple-honey-polenta-peeling, take a cold water Kneipp
bath in marvellous mountain air or opt for a fir cones foot
reflex-massage. The vigilius believes it offer more than a spa - it
is a source of life.
Nordic walking
The Vigilius Mountain Resort offers equipment for Nordic walking
and boasts two instructors, Sabine and Thea Gamper, who are
certified by the international Nordic Fitness federation. Organised
Nordic walking is available every Tuesday and Wednesday from
8.30hrs to 10:00hrs. Behind Nordic walking hides itself a
revolutionary, scientifically tested movement concept. Which
employs 90% of the body’s muscles
Mountain bikes
The vigilius also offers guests mountain bikes which they can
make use of in Lana or the nearby villages of Burgstall, Gargazon,
Tscherms and Völlan. Mountain bikes are an excellent way to
discover the countryside and keep fit and from idyllic
blossom-strewn paths and orchards to demanding Alpine tours there
is something for everyone.
Hiking
The hotel also provides guests with hiking sticks and rucksacks
ensuring that they can enjoy the villages of Lana, Burgstall,
Gargazon, Tscherms, Vigiljoch and Völlan to the full. There are
also hiking weeks organised by the local tourism authority which
take place between April and May.
Some recommended itineraries are the the route from Lana to
Völlan to Platzers (3 miles and 4 hours’ medium to strenuous walk
uphill). This walk is recommended between June and mid
October. From Mitterlana join the Brandis water channel pathway and
then follow the route marked 1a.
Walking along the Gampen Strasse and passing the St Georg
Church, turn left along pathway 1a and continue as far as the
village centre of Völlan at an altitude of approximately 700
metres. Turn left into the Badlweg, marked no 10 and walk on
through the woods to Völlaner Badl (restaurant and spa baths).
Continue along this route on a steeper woodland pathway up to
Platzers (approximately 1,280 metres).
One way back is to continue the tour along pathway no 4 to
Völlaner Joch (approximately 1,640 metres) and then on to the
Jagd-Hütte. The pathway marked no 3 leads back to Völlan via the
Gallhöfe and Grubenhof. It is also possible return to the starting
point by bus (Gampen-Pass - Lana).
An alternative itinerary is the route from Lana to Pawigl to
Vigiljoch (3 miles and 4 hours’ ascent, medium to strenuous). This
walk is recommended from when the snow melts in spring through to
autumn.
The route begins at the Falschauer bridge at Oberlana next to
Hotel Teiss. Follow the old Braunsberg Weg no 34, which leads past
Schloss Braunsberg castle and the St Magnus Church at Gagers. After
crossing the Ultner Strasse and the Pawigler Strasse, the route
leads steeply uphill from the snack bar Greitwies to Pawigl and to
the upper station of the Vigiljoch cable car. At this point you can
enjoy the breathtaking view of the Adige/Etsch valley and the
Dolomites.
Continuing along the same route the pathway leads lightly uphill
through larch and fir woods to the St Vigilius Chapel and the
Vigiljoch ridge. Energetic walkers can continue from there along a
number of pathways, eg. to the Naturnser Alm (approximately 1,920
metres) and even to the Hochwart peak (2,608 metres).
A third recommended route is the walk from Vigiljoch to Tscherms
(5 miles and 3 hours’ fairly strenuous walk, requiring stamina due
to the long downhill walk). This walk covers a difference in
elevation of 1,170 metres and is recommended for the spring and
autumn. From the Vigilius Mountain Resort follow the pathway no 31
and then no 33 to the Hofer-Hof. The route continues through
orchards and vineyards to the Schloss Lebenberg castle (open to
visitors) and then to Tscherms.
Fishing
Fishing is popluar in both Lana and Burgstall, but is however
permitted only with valid national licence and a fish water map.
The fishing rod licence for holidays guests can be acquired at the
tourism association Lana.
Outdoor winter
The Vigilius Mountain Resort can furnish guests with everything
they to need to get active and take full advantage of outdoor
winter in South Tyrol with its dazzling snow and radiant sky.
Guests have at their dispoal toboggans, spikes and snow shoes. For
the particularly energetic there is cross-country and alpine
skiing; the first ski lifts start just outside the front door.
Skiing classes with experienced instructors are offered for both
children and adults.
Personal guides
The experienced Vigilius trainers focus on each guest’s personal
ability and well-being. They can also put together and will take
guests hiking and Nordic Walking, mountain biking, archery
shooting, snow shoeing, alpine skiing and cross-country skiing.
They can also assist with yoga, autogenic training, muscle
relaxation, pilates and spinal gymnastics.
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