Valdaora di Sopra has got about 700 inhabitants and is the easternmost locality of the municipality
Valdaora di Sopra is the easternmost locality of Valdaora and and is located only a stone’s throw from the artificial lake of Valdaora. This lake is mainly used for the energy production, but is also a popular destination for fishermen. Only with license! The village of Valdaora di Sopra is situated at 1,080 m asl, its church is dedicated to S. Maria and dates back to the 15th century. Its present aspect dates back to the 19th century.
Popular excursion destinations that are highly recommendable can be reached from Valdaora di Sopra are the Angerer Alm and Brunst Alm pastures (1,895 m). Also recommendable is the Salla circular trail, taking its course from Valdaora di Sopra. Moreover there is a village trail making you experience the locality in a walk.
When winter draws in in Valdaora, it is high time for skiing. A ski bus comfortably connects the villages of Valdaora di Sopra, Valdaora di Mezzo and Valdaora di Sotto to the lower terminus of the Plan de Corones, running every 20 minutes. At the end of a great day on the well-groomed slopes of the Plan de Corones, of course you have to stop for a drink in one of the après ski locals of Valdaora, before you return in your accommodation, falling asleep after a pleasant day on holidays.
Our tip: Particularly interesting is an excursion to the monolith and Roman milestone, which implies that this area has already been inhabited around the year 201.
