The village of San Giacomo, also called Sacun, extends at the southern slope of the Monte Pic in the east of Ortisei. The hamlet consists of several mountain farms and residences and is located at 1,420 m a.s.l., about 150 m beneath the famous S. Giacomo Church boasting beautiful frescos.

San Giacomo is traversed by the historic high-altitude path Troi Paian to Furnes, the road that once connected Venice to the Valle Isarco and Valgardena. The former importance of this crossing also explains why one of the oldest churches in the Val Gardena valley can be found here.

The most ancient preserved document in which the church of S. Giacomo is mentioned, dates back to the year 1283, refers to the house of prayer as pilgrimage site. By now it has been clarified that the church of S. Giacomo is at least 100 years older than reported by this document. As a matter of fact, it had to be rebuilt in the 15th century in consequence of a lightning strike.

However, San Giacomo is a popular destination for people looking for a sun-drenched place, great importance is attached to nature and spirituality, which stands for rest and recreation for body and soul.