The mountain village of Lauregno in the Alta Val di Non is one of three German-speaking municipalities in the Val di Non today
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On the border of South Tyrol, separated from the Val d'Ultimo by a mountain road with a tunnel, lie the two German-speaking villages of Lauregno and Proves. They are situated amidst meadows and forests, right next to the Italian-speaking municipalities of the Trentino Val di Non valley.
The sunny village of Lauregno is called "Lafreng" by its inhabitants - it is the southernmost village in the Upper Val di Non. Finds indicate that mining was already taking place here around 1,000 BC. Today, a pleasant tranquillity prevails: Centuries-old mountain farms surround the village centre with its late-Gothic parish church of St. Vitus and the old town hall.
Right from the village of Lauregno, with its two hamlets of Tonna and Sinablana, you can enjoy a wide panoramic view. It extends from the Maddalene Mountain Chain in the Val d'Ultimo to the glaciers of the Adamello-Presanella Group near Madonna di Campiglio. The surrounding area is ideal for hikes, Nordic walking and mountain bike tours, or simply for exploring nature with a picnic.
Many tours start at the Passo Castrin, also called Hofmahdjoch, on the road that leads into the Val d'Ultimo. There you will find a large car park for hikers and paths leading in all directions. One path takes you to the Lauregno Mountain Hut at an altitude of almost 1,800 metres. Here, you can enjoy South Tyrolean dishes and homemade cakes during the summer months. Other beautiful tours lead to the pastures of Proves or to the "Hea" (height), a special viewpoint above Lauregno.
In winter, the forest trails in the Alta Val di Non (Deutschnonsberg) transform into deeply snow-covered paths, perfect for winter hikes. A little higher up, snowshoeing and ski tours are possible. For skiers and snowboarders, the Schwemmalm Ultimo Ski Area is about 40 minutes away.
