400 SOULS
A close-knit community spread across three villages: Sauris di Sopra, Sauris di Sotto, and Lateis. We speak Italian and Friulian (or Carnic), but we are proud to still preserve Saurano, an ancient Germanic language passed down in families and spoken exactly as it was over 900 years ago. It survives only here, in our land.
NaturE
In Sauris, nature is still wild and free. While walking, you might spot deer, chamois, birds of prey, and other local wildlife. The woods are filled with fir and beech trees, and wild herbs and plants which are also used in our traditional cooking. Breathing fresh air and staying connected to the land — just like in the past — is simply our way of life.
Taste
Smoked ricotta, alpine cheeses, wild mountain berries, craft beer, and the famous Sauris IGP ham — every flavour tells the story of our land. Here, food means tradition, simplicity, and sharing: local ingredients, authentic recipes, and a deep connection to nature. A genuine table that keeps our roots alive.
TRADITIONS
Masks, costumes, and seasonal festivals — folklore here is a living part of the community.
Passed-down customs speak of a time when nature was everything.
Each season brings an event, a chance to come together and celebrate.
A spirit of sharing, simplicity, and tradition makes every gathering special.
mountain heritage
Every house and trail tells a story. Our roots are alpine — from mountain dairies to old architecture and traditions, they speak of centuries of mountain life. The Ethnographic Center, the Museum of Sant’Osvaldo, and the local Library are places where we carefully preserve this memory.
Because it tells who we are and where we come from.
HANDS AND WOOD
In Sauris, craftsmanship and woodworking are part of our identity, ever since our ancestors arrived from Tyrol and Carinthia in the 1200s. Our artisan workshops, like Legnostile, Vivere il Legno, Schneider, Tessitura, are still alive and well, and in every family, the passion endures.
It’s a hands-on art that gives meaning to time, warming both the home and the soul.
