Campill

Campill (Lungiarü in Ladin) is a village and frazione of the municipality of San Martin de Tor in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Sitting at 1,398 metres above sea level in the Val Badia valley amid the Dolomites, the settlement is home to a community that maintains the language and traditions of the Ladin-speaking minority.

How to get to Campill?

The village is reached via the Val Badia valley road, which connects to Bruneck/Brunico — the main transport hub in eastern South Tyrol. Regional buses run from Bruneck toward San Martin de Tor and Lungiarü/Campill. By car from Bolzano the drive takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours via Bressanone and the valley road. The nearest airports are Bolzano and Innsbruck in Austria.

The valley road is narrow and winding; during peak winter and summer seasons traffic can build up, so arriving outside rush hours is advisable.

What to see and do in Campill?

Campill is a quiet alpine village suited to travellers who want mountain scenery and outdoor activities rather than resort infrastructure. The surrounding terrain lies within the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, and hiking trails cross alpine meadows and the rocky formations characteristic of the Dolomites.

In winter, Campill offers a natural luge track — a facility increasingly uncommon outside traditional mountain areas. A natural track needs no artificial refrigeration and operates on gravity and proper snow cover, drawing families and visitors looking for a genuinely traditional winter pastime.

During summer, paths fan out to viewpoints across Val Badia and the Dolomite peaks that frame the valley. Ladin cultural identity is tangible in this part of South Tyrol, expressed in local place names, the architecture of hilltop farmsteads and chapels, and community traditions still passed down through the generations.

When to visit Campill?

Winter (December to March) is the main season for the natural luge track and snowshoeing; the track operates when snow conditions allow. Summer (June to September) is ideal for hikers and mountain bikers, with higher terrain fully accessible and wide-open views across the valley.

Spring and autumn offer quieter conditions with fewer visitors, though some higher-altitude trails may remain closed due to lingering snow or wet ground.

Frequently asked questions

Is Campill the same place as Lungiarü? Yes. Lungiarü is the Ladin name and Campill the German name for the same village. Both are used interchangeably in the local area.

What altitude is Campill at? The village sits at 1,398 metres above sea level in Val Badia, South Tyrol, Italy.

Is there a ski resort in Campill? Campill does not have its own ski lifts, but it has a natural luge track. The Alta Badia ski area and other resorts in Val Badia are accessible nearby.

Which municipality does Campill belong to? Campill is a frazione (hamlet) within the municipality of San Martin de Tor, Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.