Loipen in den Dolomiten

The idyllic Casies Valley is a true insider's tip for fans of Nordic skiing! The wide, sunny valley basin is ideal for enjoying the more than 50 km of cross-country tracks. The track leads through an enchanting winter landscape, over snow-covered fields, through romantic forests, past picturesque farmhouses and guesthouses directly at the slope, which await you for a cup of hot tea or mulled wine or a light dish. The track to the end of the valley to S. Maddalena is rather challenging, but once you arrive, you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the valley and a nice break on the sun terrace. Afterwards you enjoy a light downhill route out of the valley, always on a wide and perfectly groomed track. Be it for skaters or classic style skiers, the track in Val Casies offers space for everybody. You can reach the villages Tesido and Monguelfo on skis. From Monguelfo you can enjoy the connection track of the Puster Valley ski marathon track in direction Villabassa, Valle di Braies, Dobbiaco, S. Candido and Sexten.

Easy trail circuit in Altprags/Braies Vecchia, which is above all sunny. The circuit has almost no incline and is therefore idel for beginners and children.

Easy trail from Monte Baranci across the meadows and along the railway on to the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco.

On the 2000 Plätzwiese/Prato Piazza high plateau in the middle of the nature park, where many a cross country star has already prepared for Olympic gold, the  excellent snow conditions offer wonderful hours on cross country skies. This unique circuit is also recommended for beginners and connoisseurs. Enjoy the silence and nature combined with a stunning view of some of the famous peaks of the Dolomites ( Hohe Gaisl/Corda Rossa, Cristallo and Tofane).

This course is ideal for the coldest winter days, as it is all exposed to the sun; open only if there is enough snow!

The cross-country skiing track at the Passo delle Erbe, at over 2.000 hm, expand through the snow-covered mountain pastures of the Puez-Geisler Nature Park in front of the mountain Pütia, where the fresh air seems to glisten and the soothing tranquility of the winter dominates the Dolomites. The daily prepared track is ideal for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, who will find ideal skiing conditions as well as breath-taking surroundings and inviting mountain inns offering mouth-watering delicacies.

Possiblity to rental cross-country ski in Antermoia.

Connection from Monguelfo to the Val Casies Valley track. From the crossing point there is the possibility to sci to Santa Maddalena or to Monguelfo and near the train station further to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites area.

Connection from Oberplanken via Preindl to S. Martino to the Cross Country Track Val Casies Valley.

There is also the possibility of cross-country skiing in Steinegg|Collepietra. The starting point for the cross-country trail is between Steinegg|Collepietra and Gummer|San Valentino behind the Egger Moos craftsmen's zone at 1,250 m above sea level.
There is the possibility of a shorter and longer loop.

In case of unfavourable temperatures, the cross-country trail may be closed prematurely.

At the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park we find the Armentara meadows. With breathtaking views of rare beauty and wide expanses of white snow as far as the eye can see, winter here warms hearts.

Three different cross-country skiing trails have been created in these immense meadows and can be reached within a few minutes' drive. At the hamlet of La Cialciara above Furnacia, just outside the village of La Val, there is a large car park from where, with a walk of about 20 minutes, you can reach the start of the slopes.

A cross country skiing fun on the perfectly groomed circular trail. The round leads in a large loop over the fields near the forest and on the other side side of the village of Schmieden/Ferrara. In a sunny location and with almost no incline, the circuit is also ideal for beginners and children. The route serves on the hand as a connection to the cross country ski trail in the direction of "Gasthof/Albergo Mösslhof", and in the opposite direction as a connection in the direction of Braies ski lifts and on to Brückele/Ponticello.

Connection from Tesido to the Val Casies Valley track. From the crossing point there is the possibility to sci to Santa Maddalena or to Monguelfo and near the train station further to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites area.

The cross-country area Corvara winds through sunny meadows and woods. The routes start at the Corvara ski school and lead to the neighbourhood of Pescosta. They are prepared for the classic discipline and for skating, have little difference in elevation and are therefore also suitable for beginners.

At the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park we find the Armentara meadows. With breathtaking views of rare beauty and wide expanses of white snow as far as the eye can see, winter here warms hearts.

Three different cross-country skiing trails have been created in these immense meadows and can be reached within a few minutes' drive. At the hamlet of La Cialciara above Furnacia, just outside the village of La Val, there is a large car park from where, with a walk of about 20 minutes, you can reach the start of the slopes.

The entrance to the cross country ski trail you find on the right of the Tuscherhof inn. You walk straight ahead until you come to the connection to the Schmieden/Ferrara circuit. As soon as you have walked half of this circular route, the briefly slighlty rising trail leads you to the Mösslhof inn.

The Rodenecker Alm trail is connected to the Lüsner Alm trail, so that you can find everything from easy to medium levels of difficulty. Both alpine trails are 14 kilometers each, that is a total of 28 kilometers of trails and extend over the entire alpine plateau. Several huts are located directly on the alpine trail. Some of them pick up their house guests by snowmobile from the Zumis car park in winter.

The trail is open from Monguelfo - Steinegge - S. Martino - S. Maddalena (sunny side).

Cross-country skiing is an alternative to skiing for many winter sports enthusiasts. Ath the foot of the Kronplatz/Plan de Corones, near the sports area in Riscone, a lovely circular trail goes through snow covered fields and meadows. The cross-country trail in Riscone is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced skiers.

There are 3 different slopes:

1. Cross country trail Reiperting - 2.2 km - easy; illuminated on tuesday, wednesday and friday until 8.30 p.m.

2. Cross country trail Reischach - 3.6 km - easy

3. Cross country trail Stefansdorf (complete round) - 5.5 km - easy

Easy slope, suitable for everyone, from Pfalzen/Falzes to Issing/Issengo.

At the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park we find the Armentara meadows. With breathtaking views of rare beauty and wide expanses of white snow as far as the eye can see, winter here warms hearts.

Three different cross-country skiing trails have been created in these immense meadows and can be reached within a few minutes' drive. At the hamlet of La Cialciara above Furnacia, just outside the village of La Val, there is a large car park from where, with a walk of about 20 minutes, you can reach the start of the slopes.

Sunny cross-country trail along the Drava to Vierschach/Versciaco, flat trail, ideal for beginners.

The 50 km long cross-country ski track leads from Monguelfo over snow-covered fields, through romantic snow-covered forests, past picturesque farmhouses and inns to the head of the valley in Santa Maddalena – Val Casies Valley and back to Tesido and Monguelfo. Different starting points along the cross country ski track.

The track entrance you can find right next to the Tuscherhof inn. The slightly rising track leads you directly through the snow - covered winter forest to the Braies skilifts at Altprags/Braies Vecchia.
From there, you can continue till Brückele/Ponticello.

Near the train station in Monguelfo (10 minutes walk) starts the track in direction southwest. Connection to the region 3 Zinnen Dolomites: Valle di Braies Valley, Villabassa, Dobbiaco and S. Candido.

Sunny cross-country trail along the Drava until Winnebach/Prato alla Drava, flat trail, ideal for beginners. You can continue to Lienz (44 km) and return to San Candido by train; open only if there is enough snow!

The access to the cross country ski trail begins at the "Säge/Segheria" bus stop and continues with a circle to the sport field and to Untergasse. From the crossing point you can choose the connection to Niederdorf/Villabassa, Toblach/Dobbiaco,Innichen/San Candido and on to Sexten/Sesto on the right, or the connection to Welsberg/Monguelfo on the left.

You can find the entrance to the cross country ski trail directly at the Braies ski lifts. at the beginning the trail leads you a little downhill, then you keep walking straight until you come to a somewhat difficult ascent.  Once you have reached the highest point, you are only a few meters  away from Brückele/Ponticello. A dreamy winter landscape awaits you on this section of the trail!

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the tracks!

From one end of the village, this 23 km track winds down into the Marebbe valley through the quiet forests and snow-covered mountain pastures of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, where the fresh air seems to glisten and the soothing tranquillity of the winter dominates the Dolomites. On many different routes (rings), cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find ideal skiing conditions as well as breath-taking surroundings and inviting mountain inns offering mouth-watering delicacies. Group lessons and individual lessons are available at the San Vigilio ski schools.

At the very heart of San Vigilio di Marebbe, close to the Aqua Bad Cortina Oasis Hotel, a beautiful cross-country slope sets off along the romantic Mareo valley all the way to the Pederü mountain inn. One glimpse of the picture-book winter landscapes and you won‘t be able to stop yourself from grabbing your skis and setting off into the White fields and forests, to relax far from the daily hustle and bustle. The slope is suitable for both classic cross-country skiing and skating. For all winter sports enthusiasts who wish to learn or improve their cross-country skiing, there are two ski schools in San Vigilio which offer both group lessons and individual lessons (p. 20). And of course you don‘t have to ski the whole 23 km of the slope: The track is arranged in a number of routes (rings) which allow you to return to San Vigilio at any time. Alternatively, you can catch a Mareobus and Citybus service to Pederü or to the football grounds (Skibus stop) and start skiing at different points of the slope. Please contact the Tourist Board for information on snow conditions and the state of the slope: +39 0474 501 037. Use of the cross-country skiing slope is subject to a fee but free of charge for guests staying at a San Vigilio Tourist Office member facility!

 

This cross-country skiing trail goes along the side of the Sextner Bach stream through idyllic scenery, climbing gently up to Sesto/Sexten. The stream gives this stretch a very special ambience; that’s why the locals call it the “Pleasure Trail” (Genussloipe). The destination is the restaurant & pizzeria "alte säge", which is definitely worth a visit. If you still have the energy on arrival, we recommend continuing on past Sesto and Moso/Moos further into the Fischleintal valley. There you'll find a wonderful skiing trail and the Talschlusshütte mountain hut, which never fails to impress with its stunning location in the Drei Zinnen Nature Park, surrounded by the magnificent Sexten Dolomites.

This cross-country skiing trail is a very easy route which does not require any great effort. There are two routes leading to Dobbiaco: through the woods or across the fields. The same applies to the return route. What is especially interesting when you arrive in Dobbiaco is that you can ski as far as the Nordic Arena cross-country ski centre.