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Col Raiser Ski Slope

The snow-covered slope at Col Raiser features ski runs connecting the plateau with the village of Santa Cristina. The south-eastern orientation allows for the observation of the Sella and Sassolungo massifs, geological formations composed of Dolomite rock formed during the Triassic period. The geographical context is characterized by the presence of isolated Pinus cembra specimens and terrain shaped for winter sports. The site is part of the protected ecological network and documents the use of alpine land for recreational and tourism purposes within the territory of the autonomous province of Bolzano.

Alpine Hut Col Raiser

The structure shown is an example of alpine rural architecture known as a baita or mountain hut, constructed with wood on a stone base and featuring a shingle roof, historically used for seasonal livestock shelter and haymaking in the Val Gardena pastures. In the background, facing north, rises the Sass Rigais, the main peak of the Odle Group, characterized by a morphology of towers and spires typical of the Triassic Dolomite composition. The site is located in the Santa Cristina territory, within the UNESCO-protected geological system, where the coniferous forest line gives way to scree deposits and the vertical walls of the massif.

Sella Group Col Raiser

The Sella Group is a Dolomite mountain massif located between Val Gardena and Val Badia. The image, taken from the Col Raiser plateau in Santa Cristina, shows the northern slope of the massif, where the vertical walls of the Meisules mark the boundary of the carbonate platform. The rock formation dates back to the Triassic period and features the horizontal stratification typical of Principal Dolomite. The geographical context is that of the UNESCO World Heritage protected area, characterized by scree deposits at the base of the buttresses and sparse coniferous vegetation that thins out with increasing altitude.

Sassolungo Shoulder Col Raiser

The eastern sector of the Sassolungo massif, known as the Shoulder, rises from the Col Raiser plateau in the municipality of Santa Cristina. The geological formation dates back to the Triassic period and consists of carbonate sediments of biogenic origin, belonging to the Sciliar platform. The view highlights the morphology of the rock faces and the debris channels accumulated at the base of the cliffs, evidence of mechanical erosion processes and the action of freeze-thaw cycles within the alpine context of the province of Bolzano.

Odles Hut Col Raiser

The wooden structure known as Malga Odles is located at an altitude of 2100 meters on the Col Raiser plateau, within the Puez-Odle Nature Park. The orientation is towards the north-east, where the geological profile is dominated by the limestone faces of the Odle Group, including the Sass Rigais and Furchetta peaks. The terrain shows seasonal snow cover, defining the land use for summer grazing and winter skiing in the autonomous province of Bolzano.