Nordic walking began as a new outdoor walking discipline aimed at relaxation and fitness. It consists on walking on mountain paths, fields and valleys, equipped with special poles to make 90% of the body’s muscles move, simultaneously using one’s arms, legs, chest, shoulders and neck. Originally practised by cross country skiers for summer training, this discipline has grown enormously in recent years because it is a low impact activity which does not stress one’s body joints and can be practised by everybody, in deep contact with the nature.

Description of 18 Nordic walking trails in the Val di Fassa, arranged according to village and including:

• map of the itinerary with height indications (m asl), starting point and arrival;
• level of difficulty;
• length and difference of level;
• kind of terrain;
• walking time.

The map of Nordic walking trails is available for free of charge at the valley’s tourist offices.