Proves

From Proves, the highest located village in the Upper Val di Non, you can reach numerous alpine pastures and managed mountain huts

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View on Proves at an altitude of almost 1,500 m, one of the German-speaking villages in the Upper Val di Non, the northern end of the Val di Non.
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In 1998, the connection from the Val d’Ultimo via the Castrin Pass was built: Before that, Proves and Lauregno were only accessible via the Trentino.
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The neo-Gothic St. Nicholas Church in Proves, surrounded by snow-covered meadows, is characterised by its special panoramic location.
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The mountain world of Proves is dominated by Mt. Cornicoletto, Mt. Cornicolo and the Monte Luco, which can be reached from the Passo Palade.
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In the surroundings of Proves, several old miner’s holes still tell of the former mining village dating back to the 13th century.
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The municipal coat of arms shows a black cock on a golden square with clovers, the symbol of the villages in the Upper Val di Non.
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Above the flower-adorned coat of arms towers the St. Nicholas Church, a neo-Gothic building constructed of yellow sandstone.
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The parish church has a freestanding tower and houses frescoes inside designed by Albrecht Steiner - worth seeing!
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“This church was erected by the curate Franz Xaver Mitterer in the years 1870-1875″ tells the plaque: His tomb can be found behind the building.
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Proves is surrounded by beautiful hiking paths and is crossed by the Rio Pescara stream, which flows into the St. Justina Reservoir in the Val di Non.
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Alpine rose blossom at the Kessel Mountain Hut at 2,000 m a.s.l.: The pink blossoms can be seen at this altitude around the second half of June.
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The hut is part of the Proves Mountain Pasture Trail, which connects the huts of the Upper Val di Non with the villages in the Val di Non.
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Another destination is the Manzara di Proves Mountain Hut, a stop for refreshments near the timberline: The hike starts in the centre of Proves.
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At the mountain huts you can try South Tyrolean dishes such as dumplings or the Speckbrettl (bacon board), or enjoy a coffee with a dessert.
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Anemones and troll flowers bloom on the meadows at the Castrin Pass, the transition between the Val di Non and the Val d’Ultimo.
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You can park your car on the Passo Castrin - there is also a bus stop nearby - and explore the Proves Adventure Hiking Trail.
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The Bavarian and Anaunian alpine pasture culture: The border of the German and Romanic cultures runs through the meadows of Proves.
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An Ape (bee) in Proves: The three-wheeled scooters of the Italian manufacturer Piaggio are often seen here.
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In Proves there was once also a famous lace making school - the hamlet-like farm groups, on the other hand, still exist.
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Proves is the name of the highest village in the Upper Val di Non: It is a small, charming holiday resort far away from any mass tourism. Here, tranquillity reigns above all, the large ski areas and hiking centres are many kilometres away. This seclusion has characterised the mountain village for centuries: Formerly a mining village, even in the 1990s it was only accessible via the Trentino. At that time, the new tunnel was built on the Passo Castrin mountain pass, which today connects the hamlet of Proves with the charming Ultimo Valley.

Where once a bobbin lace school and a basket weaving school provided extra income, today the visitors are the ones who relax here amidst spectacular mountain landscapes. The alpine pastures of Proves are well-known - you can discover them on a circular hike. One or two stops to enjoy homemade cakes or other typical desserts should also be planned: The tour takes you to several mountain huts, four of them are managed. Another hike leads along the Proves Adventure Trail past a model of an orchid blossom and a mill, a Kneipp facility and a word puzzle - also interesting for families.

Due to the high altitude of Proves, winter brings plenty of snow. Recreation is also a theme in the cold season, when winter hiking trails and snowshoe tours lead up to vantage points where, on a clear day, even Lake Garda sparkles in the distance. A practice slope near the picturesque village centre of Proves can be skied with tubing tyres, pointed bobsleighs or quite classically with sleds or skis: The Provi Snow Park also offers courses for beginners.

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