The village of Rio Pusteria is located in the homonymous municipality between the Val Pusteria and the Valle Isarco at 777 m asl and has got some 1.020 inhabitants.
In this skiing region you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and you have several other possibilities regarding your leisure time as well. By the way, starting from winter 2011/12, the skiing areas Gitschberg and Jochtal are going to be united and form one larger area.
At the top of the Gitschberg, you have a fantastic 360° view on more than 500 mountain peaks. A very special information panel will provide information about the surrounding peaks. However, on more than 50 km of ski slopes, most of which are particularly suitable for beginners, you will for sure enjoy skiing… These two skiing areas, accessible from Maranza and Valles, offer you also several taverns where you can stop to have a bite to eat or have a drink. In unique atmosphere you can enjoy local delicacies…