Outdoors Selva, Val Gardena
Vallunga
An outdoor spot in Selva, Val Gardena, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Why go
Flat, car-free valley walk from Selva into the Puez-Odle park.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Val Gardena, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Rifugio Emilio Comici, 4.6 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Selva
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Val Gardena, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Rifugio Emilio Comici
Hut at the foot of Sassolungo known for fresh seafood at altitude.
Food · 4.6 km straight-line - 2Sassolungo Circuit
Full-day loop around the Sassolungo massif past several huts.
Activity · 6.3 km straight-line - 3Sella Pass
Hairpin pass between the Sella group and Sassolungo towers.
Sight · 6.3 km straight-line - 4Museum Gherdëina
Ortisei's museum of woodcarving, Ladin culture and local fossils.
Sight · 7.9 km straight-line - 5Seceda
Cable car to a 2,500-m ridge with the jagged Odle peaks dropping away.
Activity · 8.0 km straight-line - 6La Cërcia
Ortisei wine bar with a deep list and South Tyrolean snacks.
Drinks · 8.2 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Vallunga is a stop on our Dolomites High Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Val Gardena
Another curated outdoor spot in Val Gardena. See the full Val Gardena guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Val Gardena run from 0°C in January to 22°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Vallunga itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Val Gardena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Val Gardena weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Vallunga, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 39048 Selva di Val Gardena BZ, Italy
- Coordinates
- 46.56470, 11.77750
- Destination
- Val Gardena, Italy
Vallunga: quick answers
How much time do you need at Vallunga?
Plan on about 3 hours at Vallunga. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Vallunga?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Easy for families; walk to the end and back in 3 hours.
Is Vallunga free?
Yes, we list Vallunga as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Vallunga?
Vallunga is at 39048 Selva di Val Gardena BZ, Italy. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Vallunga?
Vallunga appears on Dolomites High Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Vallunga to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Val Gardena.
Plan Val Gardena
- Val Gardena travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Val Gardena weather by month
- Bolzano to Val Gardena 26 km straight-line
- Val Gardena to Cortina d'Ampezzo 36 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Val Gardena
- Gostner Schwaige Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.


