Gliding over pristine snow, under cobalt-blue skies. Take a deep breath of that healthful mountain air and enjoy the glorious scenery. The perfect setting for an enjoyable day of active vacationing. The center of town of Deutschnofen / Nova Ponente, at an elevation of 1,350 meters above sea-level, is the ideal starting point for lengthy roundtrip hikes through the Rose Garden and the Latemar. The extensive network (50 km) of cross-country skiing courses includes numerous different routes which you can all ski in parallel in the Classic Style and in the Skating Style. And at the end of the line, you can reward yourself by stopping in at one of the refreshment stations along the route.

At the  Lavazé Pass (1,800 meters above sea-level), just a few kilometers away, the courses lead through forests and fields all the way to the Fiemme Valley, Italy's cross-country skiing center. All in all, there are approx. 100 kilometers of well-groomed slopes on which both beginners and experts will find the right routes to suit their skill level. Modern compact snow equipment provides a 100% snow guarantee.

Rental of cross-country ski equipment: O. Riegler, Deutschnofen / Nova Ponente, phone: 0471 616170.

Private cross-country ski instruction: Peter Unterhauser, phone: 349 2342051.

Contribution to maintain the condition of the cross-country courses in Deutschnofen / Nova Ponente.

You can get your maps of the cross-country ski routes at the Tourism Associations of Deutschnofen / Nova Ponente and of Obereggen, in all lodging establishments, at the bar in the Sport Center of Deutschnofen / Nova Ponente (starting point), at the Hotel Pfösl (starting point), at the Unterkaplun Bed & Breakfast (starting point), and at the Wölflhof (starting point).

You can get your free map of cross-country routes and winter hiking trails in our offices!