Serrai di Sottoguda

The Serrai di Sottoguda are much more than just a simple alpine gorge: they are a natural monument sculpted by time and water, an authentic Dolomite canyon stretching 2.5 km, nestled between vertical walls that reach 100 meters in height. Here, the Pettorina stream flows fiercely, carving curves and waterfalls through the living rock, in a landscape that changes face with the seasons.

From the village of Sottoguda – listed among The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy – to Malga Ciapela, at the foot of the Marmolada, the gorge offers breathtaking views and a direct connection with the wild power of nature. During the summer, the Serrai transform into a green and shaded oasis, ideal for a walk immersed in silence and coolness. Along the path, one encounters wooden bridges, natural caves, the church of Sant'Antonio, and the statue of the Madonna carved into the rock: small signs that tell the deep bond between man and this place.

With the arrival of winter, everything transforms: the waterfalls freeze, creating an enchanted and silent landscape. The Serrai thus become one of the most famous ice climbing spots in the Dolomites.

But the Serrai are not just nature: they are also history. For centuries, they were a transit route for flocks, travelers, and traders. Even today, traces of the past can be seen along the walls, engravings, and artifacts dating back to World War I. A place that fascinates, surprises, and moves, where the rock tells much more than it seems.

Today, the Serrai Park is closed, awaiting a possible winter opening.