Valbruna
Top attractions
Monte Lussari is a popular place of pilgrimage and offers spectacular views of the surrounding Alps. The cable car ride to the summit is an experience and leads to a small pilgrimage site and hiking trails.
The Fella River meanders through the region and provides a beautiful backdrop for activities such as cycling and hiking. The green banks of the river invite you to relax after cycling.
Culture & events
Valbruna is part of the Alpine region, which is known for its cheese production. The annual Alpine Cheese Festival (Festa dei Formaggi di Malga) celebrates this tradition with tastings, culinary events and cultural performances.
Culinary specialities
The local cuisine of Valbruna reflects the alpine environment. Here is a small selection of the local specialities:
- Montasio cheese: This semi-soft cheese is well-known in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and is made from cow's milk. It is often enjoyed fresh or matured.
- Polenta: This is a cooked cornmeal porridge that is served as a side dish or main course and is often combined with meat, cheese or sauces.
- Speck: Speck produced in the Alps is a common ingredient in local cuisine. It is often thinly sliced and used as an appetiser or in dishes such as pasta or risotto.
- Game dishes: Due to the surrounding nature, many restaurants offer game dishes. Venison, deer and wild boar are some of the common ingredients.
- Strudel: Sweet strudels with apple or berry fillings are popular desserts.