Summer, sun, South Tyrol. The mountains call to me here. It’s a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by them. Especially in Valle Aurina where 84 three thousand-metre peaks await. Where the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Nature Park shapes the landscape. Where welcoming huts and Alpine pastures greet me with South Tyrolean specialities. Whether I’m on foot or on my bike. Here, in the hiking paradise of Valli di Tures e Aurina, the journey is the reward. Only the moment counts.

But it is not just a great place for hikers and bikers. No, families with children, climbing addicts, Nordic Walking lovers and recreation seekers can all find their favourite pastime here surrounded by the natural countryside. Something that I really love is a guided hike with our host Sepp Wolfsgruber. He knows the area like the back of his hand. I have complete faith in him. And am totally at one with the mountains. My summer holiday is more than “just” Dolomites and hiking in Valle Aurina. My summer holiday starts at the Hotel Alte Mühle right in front of the door and ends on a mountain top. At a mountain lake. Or on an Alpine pasture.