A to Z Tips
for Hikers

Here are some tips for a carefree holiday in the Tiers Valley.
We are sure that we will be seeing you again in the marvelous Tiers Valley and on the Rosengarten.

GOOD-BYE!

Mountain information
For hikers, mountain climbers, skiers
Alto Adige Marketing – Information 11/12
Opening hours: non-stop, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays, tel. 0471 99 99 99
Mon.– Fri.  9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

DOLOMITEN mountaineering school and the Tourism Office
Mountain information
Information and booking
Every Mon. and Wed. from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. from mid-June to the end of September
Alpine Guide Office –ARCALPIN mountaineering school at the Tourism Office

Car rentals
Maggiore, Via Garibaldi. 34, Bozen tel. 0471 97 15 31
Avis, Piazza. Verdi 18, Bozen  tel. 0471 97 14 67
Hertz, Piazza Verdi 42, Bozen  tel. 0471 98 14 11
Eurorent, Via Renon 5, Bozen tel. 0471 98 22 57

Banks : CASSA RAIFFEISEN TIERS/TIRES
Tiers, Via S. Giorgio 119, tel. 0471 64 21 35
Fax 0471 64 20 11
Mon.– Fri. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m. 
     Automatic teller machines:
–    Cassa Raiffeisen TIERS in Tiers
–    Cassa Raiffeisen Nova Levante, KARER PASS
–    Cassa Raiffeisen Fiè
–    Cassa Raiffeisen Aica di Fiè (near the fire station)
–    Banca Popolare dell’Alto Adige, Völs
–   Cassa Raiffeisen Prato all’Isarco, Prato all’Isarco

LIBRARY
TIERS, near the Raiffeisen Bank
Summer opening hours (15 June to 15 September)
Sunday   10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Tuesday       8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
Thursday      Winter     3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
                  Sunday 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday     Winter     6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
                 Summer       6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Distance from Tiers to ...
Bozen   25  km      Riva del Garda 106 km
Canazei   38  km      Seiser Alm     35  km
Florence   390  km    Collepietra       20  km
Innsbruck 135  km     Venice         236  km
Carezza al Lago  18  km     Verona          166  km
Castelrotto 27 km      Vigo di Fassa   28  km
Milan   290  km         Völs                  17  km
Meran     50  km       Nova Levante   26  km
Munich   249  km        Vienna          564  km

Lost property
Tourism Association, tel. 0471 64 21 27

Map of the Area – Panoramic Map
Tiers – Piazza Fontana
St. Zyprian – near the Psenner general store
Ask for free rooms lists, pricelists, maps and brochures at the Tourism Association.

Shop opening hours
1. May to 31 October
Mon. – Fri.   7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. / 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sat.   7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
In the months of July and August the shops are open also on Saturday afternoon
1 Nov. to 30 Apr
Mon.– Fri.    7:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. /3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat.   7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Town Hall
Center of Tiers, near the Tourism Association,
tel. 0471 64 21 23, fax 0471 64 20 88
Mon.– Thurs. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
Fri.  8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Masses
St. Georg Parish Church - Tiers
Summer and winter
Sunday  6:30 a.m. (German)
9 a.m. (German)
Summer (mid-June - mid-September)
Mon.– Fri.    7:15 a.m. (German)
Sat.        8 p.m. (German)
Sun.  10:30 a.m. (Italian, only in the month of August)
Winter (from mid-September)
Tues.– Fri.    7:15 a.m. (German)
Sat.  7:30 p.m. (German)

Climate
The Tschafon and Schlern massifs shield off the Tiers Valley from the winds coming from the north. To the west the valley is closed off by the Tschafon and Rosengarten, while to the south is protected by thick woods.
Its position shielded off from the wind and the presence of many trees create a warmer microclimate compared to the normal values typical of these heights.
As in the case of most of the southern slopes of the Alps, it does not rain very often during the summer.
The first snowfall of the year is usually during the second half of November. The thawing usually goes from the end of February to mid-March.

Rosengarten - Latemar Cultural Guide
Itineraries to reach cultural destinations and appreciate the marvels of nature.
At the Tourism Association   Price 8.0 Euros

Panoramic map
Tiers and surroundings plus excursion tips 1.00 Euro
Rosengarten – Latemar area with excursion tips 1.00 Euro

Mail
Domestic shipping and Italy:
Postcards and letters up to  20g = 0.45 Euros
Rates to European countries:
Postcards and letters up to  20g = 0.62 Euros 

Taxis
Taxi Hermobil            tel 335 5472486
Taxi Alois Rieder       tel. 0471 64 21 39
Taxi Dolomiten Reisen   tel. 335 241022

Telephone
Post Offices do not have any telephone booths.
Use the public phones in the local restaurants, hotels and lounges or in telephone booths. Report any telephone failures to the Tourism Association.
Telephone Booths:
–    Tiers, past the butcher's shop
–    Tiers, in front of Trattoria Vajolet
–    St. Zyprian, at Trattoria Rosengarten
Dialing code for Germany: 0049
Dialing code for Austria:     0043
Dialing code for Switzerland: 0041
You can buy phone cards at:
–    Market Pircher, center of Tiers;
–    Aichner Eva, Tiers, Via San Giorgio 106 a
Important: before using the phone card, you have to remove the tear-off angle
Extra telephone services
Domestic operator Tel. 412
Foreign operator Tel. 4176
Domestic/foreign telegrams Tel. 186
Alarm service Tel. 4114
Snow/avalanche and weather reports  tel. 0471 27 11 77
Speaking clock Tel. 4161
Tiers Tourism Association
Via San Giorgio  38, 39050 Tiers,
Tel. 0471 64 21 27 – fax 0471 64 20 05

Opening hours:    June to mid-October
Mon.– Sat. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Mid-October to the end of May
Mon.– Fri. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Sundays

We Protect Our Environment
There are two hydroelectric power plants in the municipality of Tiers. The town has a water treatment plant since 1980. The town has a differentiated refuse collection system as well as a free shuttle service (summer and winter) to reach the local ski resorts.
Let's avoid producing wastes – this is a desire shared by all of the inhabitants of Tiers. We use glass bottles instead of plastic bottles for water and we avoid buying products with packages that are not recyclable. We collect our garbage separately so that it can be recycled:
• paper (give to the hotelier)
• glass (give to the hotelier)
• biodegradable wastes (give to the hotelier)
• non-biodegradable wastes (give to the hotelier)
• cans (give to the hotelier)
• batteries - to be thrown away in the appropriate bins in front of shops
• fluorescent lamps (give to the hotelier or household appliance shops)

RULES OF THE NATURAL PARK:  it is absolutely forbidden to destroy trees or plants or damage the animals' habitat;
•    collect minerals or stones or cut off tree roots, etc.;
•    pick flowers or mushrooms of any kind;
•    camp in tents or park caravans, light fires and make camp;
•    it is forbidden to make noise or bother the park's quiet;
•    do not scatter any trash;
•    you can use the forest and by-roads;
•    the municipal authorities grant special permits to travel over the forest roads with farm vehicles;
•    You can apply to the mayor for a special permit to collect minerals.

Traffic
Tel. 1518 (toll-free)

TRAFFIC OFFICE, Viale Druso 339 - 39100 Bozen
Tel. 0471 200198 - E-Mail: 

VIDEOTAPES with guide
The Tourism Association has published a videotape with some of the most beautiful images of the Tiers Valley. You can purchase at the Tourism Association and in shops                  15.50 Euros.

TIERS AM ROSENGARTEN EXCURSION MAP
Scale 1:25,000, walks and excursions with a description of the itineraries (always kept up-to-date) 5.00 Euros
EXCURSION GUIDE
Description of the marked and walkable routes. Each excursion is accompanied by a drawing to help you get around. You can purchase at the Tourism Association and in shops for 16.50 Euros.