Campolasta - Villa

The villages of Campolasta (Astfeld) and Villa (Nordheim) are located just a short distance up the valley from Sarentino village. In Villa, once home to the noble Northeim family, the Parish Church of St. Nicholas is well worth a visit, with its two remarkable statues of Mary: a Pietà on the right side altar and an Assumption with folded hands. Villa merges almost seamlessly into Campolasta.

As such, the two locations are usually mentioned together. In the centre of Campolasta, among guesthouses, a bank, kindergarten and school, stands the unassuming village church of St. Erasmus. Inside, beautiful ceiling frescoes await. Immediately upon entering, you'll notice the Eye of God adored by angels, a symbol of the Trinity. In Campolasta, you'll reach a decision point.

This is where the Val Sarentino divides. The Valdurna Valley branches off towards the northeast, leading past the Reinswald hiking and skiing area to Lake Valdurna. The Pennes Valley, on the other hand, takes you to the alpine heights of the Passo di Pennes and further down towards the town of Vipiteno. Those seeking tranquillity in nature will find wonderful spots around the hamlets.

Surrounded by the Forcella Sarentina ridge, Mt. Cima Rodella and Mt. Sam, the landscape invites to extensive tours. In addition to hiking and mountain biking, there are also opportunities for Haflinger horse riding and horse-drawn carriage rides. In winter, too, you have a choice: The Reinswald Skiing Area awaits in the Valdurna Valley, while the Pennes Valley offers beautiful cross-country ski trails and ski touring opportunities amidst a winter wonderland.