Passo dello Stelvio National Park

Italy's largest protected area

The Stelvio National Park is found in the west of South Tyrol and with 135,000 hectares it actually is the largest protected area all over Italy. It covers the entire Ortles-Cevedale massif and borders the Swiss National Park in the north and the Adamello Nature Park in the south. Stretching from 650 to 3,900 metres above sea level, the nature park includes mountains and glaciers, rivers and valleys alike. A rich number of rare animals and plants are found here. The hamlets and villages of the valleys fit harmoniously into this special natural scenery. Qualified guides will introduce you to the Stelvio Nature Park.

Moreover, there are four information centres in different places, where you can learn all about the local flora and fauna. Worth seeing!

The four information centres are found here:

>> Trafoi „naturatrafoi“ (Living at the Limits),
Visitor centre „naturatrafoi“, Trafoi 57, 39020 Stelvio
Opening hours: January 9-April 9 (Tue-Sun 2-6 pm), May 15-October 31 (Tue-Fri 9-12 am, 2-6 pm; Sat-Sun and holidays 2:30-6 pm); closed on Mondays.

>> Prato „aquaprad“ ( Exploring the world of water
Visitor centre „aquaprad“, Via Croce 4/c, 39026 Prato allo Stelvio
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9-12 am, 2:30-6 pm; Sat-Sun & holidays 2:30-6pm
December 27-30, January 2 & January 5 from 2-6 pm only;
opened from 9 am-6 pm in August;
closed on Mondays, November 1, December 24/25/26/31, January 1 and Shrove Tuesday.

>> Martello „culturamartell“ (Rural culture)
Visitor centre „culturamartell“, Trattla 246, 39020 Martello
temporarily closed; further information at +39 0473 744580 (municipality of Martello)

>> St. Gertrude/Val d'Ultimo “Lahnersäge“ (Forests and wood)
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 9-12 am, 2:30-6 pm; Sat-Sun & holidays 2:30-6 pm; closed on Mondays.