Nova Ponente, in Val d'Ega: for a sport holiday on the trail of history

Nova Ponente is a municipality in South Tyrol located in the Val d’Ega, one of the sunniest areas in South Tyrol with an average of 2,360 hours of sunshine per year. What immediately stands out is the 360° panorama embracing the Sciliar, Catinaccio, Latemar, Corno Nero, Corno Bianco, the Pala di Santa, and many other iconic Dolomite peaks.

With its hamlets Ega, Obereggen, and Monte San Pietro, Nova Ponente offers unforgettable experiences in every season. In summer, you can enjoy hikes, MTB tours, via ferratas, climbing routes, and many other outdoor activities. In winter, the Ski Center Latemar – Val di Fiemme – Obereggen, cross-country skiing, magical snowshoe hikes, and relaxing moments in the panoramic hotel spas await you.

Culture lovers can combine sports and visits to historical sites: Castel Thurn, home to the Municipal Museum with exhibits from South Tyrolean culture and sacred art; the Parish Church; the Church of Sant’Elena, reachable through an easy walk and dating back to the 12th century; the Church of Sant’Agata and the Sanctuary of Pietralba.

Monte San Pietro

Just a few kilometers from Nova Ponente lies Monte San Pietro (1,389 m), a small hamlet of around 700 inhabitants, known for the Madonna di Pietralba Sanctuary, one of the most important in South Tyrol, located at 1,520 m.
Here you will also find the Golfclub Petersberg, an 18-hole course featuring pleasant ascents and descents and technical fairways.

Only a 15-minute drive away you can reach the spectacular Bletterbach Gorge, at the foot of Corno Bianco—an 8 km long and 400 m deep natural canyon and a unique geological treasure.

Ega

The hamlet of Ega is just 4 km from the Obereggen valley station. It is the ideal starting point for hiking trails of every level and exciting bike tours in summer, while in winter it offers immediate access to the ski slopes.

Not to be missed: the Parish Church of San Nicolò, with its distinctive Gothic bell tower, and a visit to the city of Bolzano, just 25 minutes away.

Obereggen

Situated at 1,550 m, Obereggen offers a magnificent view of the Latemar, right at the valley station of the Latemar Dolomites ski and hiking area.
In winter, it features 50 km of slopes connecting Obereggen to Predazzo and Pampeago, one of the most exciting snowparks in Italy, sledding tracks, and the chance to ski at night.

In summer, hiking trails, MTB tours, and lifts start directly from the doorstep of hotels and apartments. Don’t miss the Latemar and the Latemarium, with thematic trails, various installations, and traditional mountain huts where you can taste local specialties on sunny terraces.

A unique curiosity: in Obereggen you can admire a natural leaning tower, similar to the one in Pisa—the only example in South Tyrol. Standing 40 meters tall, this particular rock formation of the Latemar can be reached on foot starting from the village.