Val Passiria – Trentino-Alto Adige. History, alpine nature and living traditions at the foot of the Giovo. The Passeier Valley stretches from Merano to the Jaufen Pass, passing through San Martino, San Leonardo and Moso. It is a side valley that retains its strong character, between alpine landscapes, Tyrolean culture, orderly villages and active alpine pastures. Here the mountain is part of everyday life and you can feel it in every corner. ⛰️ From the hills to the glaciers of the Texel Group: The valley is narrow and bright, dominated by high mountains and crossed by the Passer stream. The landscape alternates between forests, waterfalls, alpine pastures and rock faces, up to the highest areas of the Texel Group Nature Park. 👉 Tip: Take the "panoramic walkway" path from San Leonardo to admire the valley from above in total safety. 👣 Hiking trails and operational alpine pastures: The Passeier Valley is perfect for hiking: the paths lead to mountain huts, historic huts, alpine lakes and waterfalls. Do not miss the Stulles waterfall trail and the hike to the Pfandler Alm, linked to the story of Andreas Hofer. 👉 Tip: Reach the Fagls Alm above Moso: well-marked path, also suitable for families. 🏘️ Well-kept villages and strong sense of place: The villages along the valley are orderly and well integrated into the landscape. San Leonardo houses the museum dedicated to Andreas Hofer, a Tyrolean hero. Each village preserves traditional architecture, alpine churches and wooden farms. 👉 Tip: Stroll through the old town of San Martino in Passiria and try a typical snack in a local pastry shop. 🍽️ Mountain cuisine with deep roots: Here you can eat well and with taste: dumplings, bacon, smoked meat, pan-fried potatoes, doughnuts and rustic desserts. All served in gasthofs, refuges or huts that often use their own products. 👉 Tip: Taste the "Schlutzer" (herb ravioli) with melted butter in an alpine hut along the high-altitude trail. 🛌 Quiet and welcoming hospitality: The Passeier Valley offers Alpine-style hotels, family pensions, farm stays and apartments. The accommodations are well distributed throughout the valley, often surrounded by greenery or overlooking the stream. 👉 Tip: Choose a family-run guesthouse in the Plata or Riffian area to wake up to the sound of water and the scent of wood. The Passeier Valley is a place with a strong character, where the mountains are not the background but a constant presence, between living nature, history and alpine simplicity.