Arabba
COME AND DISCOVER THE FODOMA VALLEY, ITS HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
History of the Fodoma Valley
Little is known about the oldest history of the charming village at the foot of Porta Vescovo, only the memory of a story remains, of a legend that tells of a catastrophic event that would have exterminated the entire population. A flood, a landslide or perhaps a plague which only survived two families, one on Pizzach and the other in Cherz, who met giving life and hope to Arabba.
The fodoma valley was for a long time the domain of the bishops of Bressanone, before passing under Napoleon in 1796 and returning in 1815 to a territory subject to Austrian power. The brutal battles that marked the Great War between the peaks of the Dolomites were also fought on the mountains of Arabba, which ended with the Italian victory and the definitive annexation of Arabba to the peninsula.
Arabba and its valley preserve the important testimonies that recall past history, the castle of Andraz, a medieval fortification dating back to the year one thousand, the military roads and the trenches on the Col di Lana, the old mill, still functioning where rye was ground and barley, for the livelihood of the population.
COME AND DISCOVER THE FODOMA VALLEY, ITS HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
TRADITIONS OF THE FODOMA VALLEY
The handicraft products of Arabba at the foot of the most beautiful mountains in the world reflect the traditions of the Ladin population of the Val di Fodom, the preparation of sweets, cheeses and typical salami, but also the processing of cereals such as rye and barley in the old mill, they tell of the daily life, now distant but not forgotten, of a valley in the Dolomites.
The Arabba folk group was born from the desire of some young people to rediscover and pass on dances, songs and artisan demonstrations, to ensure that the cultural identity of Arabba and its people is not lost. For the same purpose, the Museum of Uses and Customs of the Ladin People, in Pieve di Livinallongo, preserves the testimonies of the local population.
In the Livinallongo dairy, the milk is processed by the skilled hands of the cheesemakers who dedicate their work to the preparation of unique and inimitable products. Ricotta, butter and cheeses that recall the scents of a valley, whose local traditions are still handed down from father to son
COME AND DISCOVER THE FODOMA VALLEY, ITS HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
Events in Arabba Fodom Dolomites
For lovers of cycling races, the roads of the Giro d’Italia host many interesting events every summer, First of all the famous Maratona dles Dolomites, where every year hundreds of enthusiasts gather to climb the Dolomite passes in an epochal challenge.
The time trial Arabba-Passo Pordoi, almost ten kilometers for a single difference in height.
The Sella Ronda Bike Hero, dedicated to mountain bike specialists, around the Sella and Sassolungo massifs, only for real HEROES !!!
For everyone, on the other hand, there is the Sella Ronda Bike Day, a road route, to climb four Dolomite passes, completely dedicated to two wheels, for enthusiasts, families and athletes
Furthermore, for some years now in Pieve di livinallongo the Vertical Col di Lana has been held, a mountain running competition from the square in Pieve to the top of Col di Lana, a mountain famous for its history.
During the winter, snow lovers will be able to discover the enchanting Unesco World Heritage sceneries covered with white and soft snow, along the most beautiful paths of the valley with snowshoeing and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
There are also numerous ski competitions, such as the Lors da Reba and the Sella Ronda Ski Marathon, torchlight processions and free style shows, which every year entertain the public with reckless acrobatics on the snow of the Arabba slopes.