Ladin sön munt - Ladin cours in a mountain hut
Ladin, our ancient and precious language, holds centuries of history, traditions, and everyday life among these mountains.
It is a linguistic treasure, a symbol of resistance and identity.
We would like to share this heritage with you by opening the doors to small Ladin courses set amidst the beauty of our peaks. It is not only about learning new words, but about connecting with a living culture.
Between a break and a glance at the summits, short gatherings take place in the huts to learn the first Ladin words.
Below you will find the detailed programme.
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road to La Villa.
From the town center, follow the signs for the Piz La Ila cable car. From the top station, you can continue on foot along the well-marked scenic trail that leads to the refuge in about 30 minutes, with a moderate elevation gain.
The refuge can also be reached from the Piz Sorega top station in San Cassiano.
06.07.2026
The start of our Ladin week is at the Ütia Lé mountain hutDid you know that Ladin has many one-syllable words, such as the “Lé” hut?
A simple example that holds a long history.
Join Ladin sön munt lessons and discover many new Ladin words.
How do you reach the hut:
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road to Badia and then turn towards San Linert.
On the right, you will find the cable car that takes you to the refuge. However, you can also reach the Lé hut on foot (1,5 hours).
07.07.2026
Today we meet at the Ütia Bioch hut!Where does the toponym “Bioch” come from, and why is it used to refer to this place? Ladin toponyms can have different origins, ranging from Rhaetian to Latin and Germanic influences. If you take part in the Ladin sön munt lesson, you will hear many interesting stories about Ladin place names.
How to reach the hut:
From the village center of La Villa, follow the signs for the Piz La Ila cable car. From the mountain station, you can continue on foot along the well-marked panoramic trail that leads to the hut in about 45 minutes, with a moderate elevation gain.
The hut can also be reached from the Piz Sorega mountain station in San Cassiano (30 minutes).
08.07.2026
Learn Ladin at the Gardenaccia hutAfter all the effort it took to climb up to the refuge, can we finally order a nice plate of "panicia"?
Take part in the Ladin sön munt lesson and you will learn how to order a coffee in Ladin, how to ask for the bill or some simple information.
And how to reach the hut:
From the village centre of La Villa, you can reach the Gardenaccia chairlift. From the chairlift's mountain station, you can reach the Gardenacia Hut after a 45-minute hike along a marked trail.
You can also start the hike directly from the church in La Villa without taking the chairlift (1.5 hours).
09.07.2026
Today we are at the mountain hut Ütia I Tablá.Starting from the Ladin term “tablé”, we can discover the rural world that once shaped Val Badia. During today’s Ladin sön munt lesson, you will learn the most important words connected to the life and traditions of the past.
How to reach the hut:
From the village center of La Villa, follow the signs for the Piz La Ila cable car. From the top station, you can continue on foot along the well-marked scenic trail that leads to the refuge in about 30 minutes, with a moderate elevation gain.
The refuge can also be reached from the Piz Sorega top station in San Cassiano.
10.07.2026
Don’t miss the final lesson of Ladin sön munt at the Nagler hutWhat does the name of this refuge mean and where does it come from?
Behind Ladin surnames lies a very special world that tells us the story of the entire valley.
Today you will learn about the history of Ladin surnames.
To reach the hut:
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road to Badia and then turn towards San Linert.
On the right, you will find the cable car that takes you to the refuge. However, you can also reach the Nagler hut on foot from the centre of Badia (1,5 hours).
Str. Col Alt 36, Corvara
