Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site on your doorstep — 25,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, pale Dolomite rock, and crystalline lakes, just steps from Hotel Monte Paraccia.
A World Heritage site at your doorstep
Staying at Hotel Monte Paraccia or Pension Pè de Munt means sleeping on the edge of a natural sanctuary. The Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, part of the UNESCO Dolomites World Heritage site, spans over 25,000 hectares of wilderness, pale rocks, and crystalline lakes.
A land of myth and legend
This is the land of Ladin legends. It is said that the Kingdom of the Fanes once flourished here—a people allied with the marmots. Walking across the Fanes plateau or admiring the “Parliament of the Marmots” (a natural rock formation), you can almost hear the echoes of these ancient tales.
Must-See Points of Interest
Park visitor center: Located right in San Vigilio, it offers a wealth of information about this incredible territory, its flora, fauna, and Ladin legends.
Pederü: The gateway to the high altitudes, easily reachable from San Vigilio. A spectacular valley that looks like a natural stone amphitheater.
Fanes and Sennes plateaus: Evocative hikes among alpine meadows, small tarns, and open vistas toward iconic Dolomite peaks.
Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee): Often called the “Pearl of the Dolomites,” famous for its emerald green waters reflecting the Croda del Becco.
Armentara meadows: A magnificent plateau covered in alpine flowers in summer and vast expanses of soft snow in winter.
Prato Piazza (Plätzwiese): A panoramic plateau at 2,000 metres, perfect for easy walks with views extending toward the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Lake Limo and the Green Lake of Foses: Alpine mirrors nestled among the rocks that shift in colour according to the sky.
Alpine refuges (rifugi)
