the resort of san martino occupies one of the most scenic and accessible valleys in the southern dolomites, making it very popular with walkers and skiers.
chairlifts rise to the peak of alpe tognola (2163m. 7095ft.), southwest of the town, and up the cima della rosetta (2609m. 8557ft.) to the east.
both offer magnificent views of the pale group of dolomitic peaks, a stirring sight as the massive rock peaks, split by glaciers, rise above a sea of green meadows and woodland.
san martino is almost entirely surronded by forest, which once supplied the venetian republic with timber for ships.
the forest is now protected, and as a result this is one place where it is possible to see alpine flowers, mushrooms with relative ease.