Numerous alms and serviced mountain huts can be reached from Proves, the highest village in the Alta Val di Non
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Proves is the highest village in the Alta Val di Non (Deutschnonsberg): a small, charming holiday destination far from mass tourism. Here you will find peace and quiet above all, as the major ski and hiking areas are many kilometres away.
This seclusion has characterised the mountain village for centuries: In the past, the mining town could only be reached via the neighbouring province of Trentino. It was not until the Passo Castrin, or Hofmahdjoch, tunnel was built in the 1990s that the current connection from Proves to the neighbouring Val d'Ultimo valley was established.
While a bobbin lace making school and a basket weaving school once provided a secondary income, today it is visitors who seek relaxation in the surrounding mountains. The alpine pastures of Proves, which you can discover on a circular hike, are well-known. Be sure to plan one or two stops for a slice of homemade cake or other typical desserts: The tour leads to several huts, four of which - the Upper Kessel Hut, Lower Kessel Hut, Revò Hut, and Cloz Hut - are serviced.
Another hike, which is also suitable for families, is the Proves Adventure Trail. It takes you past a model of an orchid flower, a mill, a Kneipp facility and a word puzzle. The 14 adventure points along the two-hour walk offer insight into the natural richness of this landscape.
In winter, the high altitude of Proves ensures plenty of snow. Even in the cold season, relaxation is the main focus: Winter hikes and snowshoe tours lead to viewpoints from where, on clear days, you can even see Lake Garda glittering in the distance. A practice slope near Proves invites you to go tobogganing and skiing, or to slide on tubes and "Zipfelbobs": the Provi Snow Park.
