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Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Winter Hiking/Mountaineering in Italy with Dolomite Mountains

Highlights

  • Snowshoe through a fairytale-like landscape of pinnacles and spires that sparkle with snow! 
  • Enjoy the beauty of winter in the Dolomites – far form the resorts
  • Experience the unique, charming atmosphere of alpine mountain huts

Full Description

Snowshoe from hut-to-hut in the Dolomites' Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

The Dolomites in winter are positively enchanting. On this eight-day snowshoe trip you’ll hike from one lodge to another, crossing several Dolomitic valleys with incredible panoramic views. Our mountain lodges, or rifugios, provide all meals and linens, so all you have to carry is a light backpack. And, you’ll enjoy the most incredible sunrises and sunsets across snow-swept vistas from these charming alpine lodges.

This itinerary combines the beauty of the region with its cultural and historical highlights. We will snowshoe through areas rich not only in visual appeal, but in artifacts from the First World War. From cannons to galleries built into the mountains, these relics commemorate the bravery of the soldiers who fought in these challenging mountain conditions.

Rifugi and artifacts, vistas and valleys – exploring the Dolomites in winter is an experience not to be missed!

Includes:

  • Accommodations and meals as noted
  • Rifugio
  • UIAGM/IFMGA mountain ski guides
  • Local transportation
  • Maps of the area
  • Snowshoes

 

Excludes:

  • Airfare to/from the departure point
  • Gratuities to local guides

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Alta Badia, Dolomites

Arrive in Alta Badia and check into your hotel. Afternoon trip briefing with your guide.

Lodging: B&B in Alta Badia

Day 2: Pralongia High Plateau

Snowshoe up to the Pralongia high plateau where you’ll enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Descend to the meadows of Armentarola.

Lodging: B&B in Alta Badia

Day 3: Up to Rifugio Lagazuoi

Snowshoe beside the impressive rock walls of the Fanis group of peaks, up to Rifugio Lagazuoi. In the evening enjoy the sunset from the famous terrasse (terrace) from where you have a fantastic 360° view.

Lodging: Rifugio Lagazuoi

Day 4: Crossing the Realms of the Val di Fanes

In the morning depart on the famous Alta Via N. 1 trail crossing the Forcella da Lago and Alpe di Fanes Grande towards the next rifugio.

Lodging: Rifugio Fanes or Rifugio Lavarella

Day 5: Loop Around the Rifugio

From the rifugio, snowshoe to the top of the Monte Sella di Fanes (2,640m / 8,661').

Lodging: Rifugio Fanes or Rifugio Lavarella

Day 6: Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park

Descend to the Rifugio Pederù (1,500m / 4,920') for lunch, then hike up to Rifugio Sennes or Rifugio Fodara Vedla for the evening.

Lodging: Rifugio Sennes or Rifugio Fodara Vedla

Day 7: Cortina d’Ampezzo

In the morning, snowshoe down to Malga Ra Stua and continue along the Boite River to Cortina d’Ampezzo.  Spend the afternoon exploring the town, and perhaps indulging in some shopping.

Lodging: Cortina d’Ampezzo

Day 8: Depart

Breakfast and departure.

About The Operator:

Dolomite Mountains

Headquarters:

Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Italy

Our Company

Dolomite Mountains is the only local company based in the Dolomites specializing in and providing unique experiences in adventure travel within one of the most beautiful natural settings on earth.

We create the ultimate custom adventure experiences within the Dolomite valleys, for the most demanding and exclusive clientele in search of stylish and low impact programs that provide excellent quality and cost.

For over 15 years we've been crafting Dolomite adventures, helping our travelers uncover the region's true spirit in style. We customize guided and self-guided active trips, luxury and gourmet adventures, and take you off the beaten path for truly authentic experiences, so you can experience and enjoy the real Dolomites.

Why the Dolomites?

With an incredible variety of diverse landscapes, lush valleys, breathtaking panoramas, and friendly inhabitants, the Dolomites are the "crown jewel" of the Alps. From soaring peaks to elegant spires to sheer rock faces, the Dolomites offer endless opportunities for exploration and adventure.

This unique corner of the Alps features numerous valleys, ideal for a wide range of outdoor adventures. From the charming Italian atmosphere of the Ampezzo region to the green pastures of the Dolomiti di Sesto and Alta Badia to the towering peaks of the Val de Fassa and Val Gardena regions, this world-renowned mountain terrain offers something for every type of adventure traveler.

Hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, or climbing a via ferrata - the Dolomites have an adventure for everyone!

At Your Service

The Dolomite Mountains staff works year round refining our services to ensure we offer the best trips possible in the Dolomites.

We combine this with accommodations that best reflect the style of the area, inspired regional cuisine, expert local guides with international certifications, and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites.

We're here so you can relax and enjoy the pleasures of wandering in the Dolomites, while we take care of the details of travel, luggage handling, and all other logistics.

About Our Founder
Agustina Lagos Marmol

Agustina is a multi-lingual world traveler, adventurer, climber, and devout hiker. She has traveled and lived in various countries, but her heart is shared between the Dolomites, where she currently lives, and Patagonia, where she grew up fly fishing and horseback riding on her family's estancia.

Before entering the world of travel, Agustina studied photography and fashion design in California. In 1994, she discovered the Dolomites while working for Butterfield & Robinson in Canada, which led her to settle down in this magical part of the world and start her own outdoor company: Dolomites Mountains.

"Being able to combine work, family, and fun together has always been my goal. The Dolomites feature some of the most stunning mountains in the world, and the mixture of beauty and service is superb: from romantic hotels to charming rifugios set on top of the mountains; Michelin star rated restaurants to authentic local cuisine; and outdoor activities to incredible spa treatments; the Dolomites offer the perfect blend of authenticity and luxury that is not to be missed."

-Agustina