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The “cat” in “snowcat” is actually short for “caterpillar”, but over here in South Tyrol we liked the English term so much that we translated it literally… and now we call our snow groomers “Schneekatzen”. This presentation will be an opportunity for you to meet our 14-tonne purring monster. The driver will be happy to tell you all about how snowcats work. Fun fact: being a snowcat driver has become the dream job for many South Tyrolean children, replacing the more traditional excavator driver and ship’s captain. No registration required.

Well equipped you can walk through snowy valleys, mountain pastures or fair winter forests. You can discover the beautiful winter landscape of the Pustertal valley choosing your own track. Snow shoes are suitable for (almost) anyone and any age group. Experience this special way of walking. This tour involves an altitude gain of 400 metres. Price: With Almencard: € 30 with equipment (snowshoes and hiking sticks) With Mobilcard: € 50 with equipment (snowshoes and hiking sticks)

With its many health benefits and the opportunity to explore breathtaking nature, cross-country skiing offers a unique combination of physical activity and mental relaxation. The skating course offers the perfect opportunity to get started in this dynamic winter sport. The Val Casies Valley Cross-Country Ski School teaches the correct basic technique. Before the course begins, cross-country skiing equipment can be rented at Taschler Sports and Rental in the Val Casies Valley – Colle and at Huski Sports Rentals in the Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena for 8 €. Difficulty: easy. Time: 10:55 am.-12:40 pm. Meeting point: 10:55 am. at the cross-country ski track entrance by the Binta Pub restaurant in the Val Casies Valley – Colle. Cost: S1) 01.12.–24.12. | 07.01.–01.02. | 10.03.-30.03: GP 0 €, 10 €; S2) 25.12.–06.01. | 02.02.–09.03: GP 10 €; 20 €. Cross-country ski trail tolls included for the duration of the course. Registration: Online booking by Monday, 5:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office from the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies Valley-Monguelfo-Tesido, T. +39 0474 978436.

Join us on a guided winter hike to the rustic Freundalm above Telfes at 1,700 metres above sea level. On the hike across the sunny side of the valley, we learn all sorts of exciting facts about the miners who once lived here and their history. A delicious South Tyrolean aperitif awaits us at the Freundalm.

A cool head, calm blood, a steady hand: line up for a shooting test in the biathlon centre in Rein/Riva! Lessons from a pro: the former top biathlete, Barbara Ertl, will support you along the way.

No previous biathlon experience necessary.
Minimum age: 12 years
No dogs allowed

Price:
With Guest Pass: 7,00 €
Regular price: 12,00 €
Meeting point for the groups at 10.00 am at the Sonnenbar, at 11.00 am directly at the shooting range

The icy crystals sparkle in the light of the torches, the snow crunches underfoot breaking the silence - a torchlight hike guides you to life´s essentials: peace, nature, slowness. A special experience.

Snow-shoes-Hiking with guide in the mountains of Sarntal, in close contact with nature. Whether alone, as a couple or with the family. Back to nature is the new holiday experience. Discover the Sarntal mountains and the fascination of nature on a snowshoe hike to one of the many beautiful vantage points. The feeling you get during and after a snowshoe hike through snow-covered and unspoilt snowy landscapes is indescribable. Encluded in the Sarntal Card!

Well-groomed slopes in the afternoon Freshly groomed white gold, ready to be ridden by you: is that also available in the afternoon?

In the lofty heights of the Durreck piste on the K2, the Skiarena Klausberg creates a skier's dream every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: The "White Carpet", a freshly groomed piste, which at 1:00 p.m boards to feel.

Attention: The Durreck slope is closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. due to slope preparation work. Costs: included in the ski pass price - FREE

The hay baths in Fiè allo Sciliar have been practiced since 1903. During this guided tour, we will tell you about the culture and the healing effect of the hay bath. The hay bath originated from a tradition of the farmers who took their night's lodging in the hay barn during haymaking and noticed that after a night in the hay the tiredness of the previous day was blown away. Those who spend their wellness holidays around the Alpe di Siusi can relax in the hay according to an old tradition. The medicinal herbs such as thyme, arnica, cinquefoil and gentian unfold their full effect when you sweat. The grass for the hay bath, interspersed with the many medicinal herbs, is mown exclusively on unfertilised meadows, early in the morning or late in the evening, in order to preserve all the essential essences.

The Visitor Center of the Nature Park Schlern-Rosengarten in the heart of Seis am Schlern offers an insight into the fauna and flora of South Tyrol's oldest nature park and vividly shows its unique geology. Visit in German: 3:30pm

An afternoon on skis from hut to hut accompanied by an expert sommelier and a ski instructor. Wine tasting in the huts with explanation of the properties of the best Alto Adige wines. Cooperation with the Alto Adige Wine Consortium and the Sommelier Association South Tyrol. The following wines may be tasted: Alto Adige Südtirol Sekt Extra Brut Riserva 600 Blanc de Blancs, Kellerei Kurtatsch Alto Adige Südtirol Weißburgunder Riserva Klaser Salamander, Niklas Alto Adige Südtirol Eisacktaler Kerner Aristos – Kellerei Eisacktal Alto Adige Südtirol Gewürztraminer Vigna Kastelaz – Elena Walch Alto Adige Südtirol Blauburgunder Sanct Valentin – Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan Alto Adige Südtirol Lagrein Gries Riserva Select – Hans Rottensteiner Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online within the day before (limited places). Tastings will be held at huts accessible only by skiing. Participants should be comfortable skiing parallel on red slopes. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

A quiet path through the forest starts at Planac and will lead you to a wonderful viewpoint, where you simply have to stop and admire the charm of snow-covered nature. After a well-deserved stop at the hut Incisa Lodge, you will complete the round walk by descending towards Planac. Itinerary: Planac – Ju d’Inzija – hut Incisa Lodge – Planac Difficulty: medium Meeting: 9.30 a.m. Corvara Tourist Office (shuttle service to Planac) Return: approx. 3.30 p.m. Distance: approx. 8,5 km Altitude diff.: ↑ approx. 370 m ↓ approx. 260 m Walking: approx. 3,5 hours Lunch: hut Incisa Lodge (for a fee) We recommend walking poles. Parking (for a fee) behind the local church, at the Boé cable car and at the market square. The guide speaks Italian and German. Domestic animals and strollers are not allowed. Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online within the day before (limited places). During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

-- Pudejé sun Monte Pana -- Cross-country skiing is a discipline that benefits both body and soul. This sport allows to enjoy the incomparable landscape while making physical movement. The one-hour introductory course at the Cross Country Skiing Centre Monte Pana gives you the main information on the different techniques. Whether skating or classic: here every single muscle is trained while appreciating the tranquility of nature! _____ Meeting point: Cross-country ski center Monte Pana - S. Cristina Price: 25€ | 12€ for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 1 hour Number of participants: min. 1 Difficulty level: ●○○○○ Use of the lift: no Period: December - Middle of April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no _____ The ski rental is included in the price. The cross-country skiing course starts at 14:00, we ask you to arrive 15 minutes earlier at the meeting point to hire the equipment. Minimum age: 12 years

-- Raida di mejes ntëur S. Cristina cun vijita dl luech da Paratoni -- Discover the special features of the local Ladin architecture and get interesting information about the centuries-old history of the valley and the daily life of the farmers. From the centre of S. Cristina you first reach the starting point of the short hike by bus. Via the newly built path "Troi de Frëines" you walk downhill towards S. Cristina, where there are traditional farmhouses worth seeing to discover along the way, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past. After lunch you will join a guided tour of theParatonihof farm, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past and you will be served a delicious traditional dessert. _____ Meeting point: Tourist Office S. Cristina Price: 36€ | 8€ for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 6 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Distance: 5 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 100 m Altitude difference in descent: 450 m Use of the lift: no Period: December - April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, if necessary crampons _____ Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

-- Da Mont Sëura a Monte Pana ju per na corda -- Just a few metres from the top station of the Mont Sëura chairlift (2,025 m) and in the heart of a picturesque landscape, there is the brand new Zipline Monte Pana. Thanks to an innovative system, you can start off in complete tranquility and then descend steeply through woods and meadows at a speed of up to 100 km/h. The distance covered is a good 1.5 km with an altitude difference of 409 meters. An adrenaline experience that will surprise you! _____ Meeting point: Valley station Mont Sëura chairlift at Monte Pana (S. Cristina) Price: 58€ | 48€ for Val Gardena Active Partner (under 12 years 28€) Duration: half an hour (fly 5 minutes) Number of participants: min. 1 Use of the lift: yes (included in the price) Period: December - Middle of April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves. _____ Minimum weight for solo flight: 25 kg

-- Cun la ciaspes de viers de Frea -- Would you like to try a snowshoe adventure? The Mountain Guide Association "GardenaGuides" is looking forward to experiencing this special form of winter hiking together with you. Via Linacia, Plans de Frea, Piz Culac and the Chalet Gerard you reach Plan de Gralba and then back to the starting point. The new adventure and the beautiful scenery of the Dolomites will surely conquer you! _____ Meeting point: Active & Events office - Selva di Val Gardena Price: 70€ | 40€ for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: from 5 to 6 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Distance: 10 km Difficulty level: ●●●●○ Altitude difference in ascent: 610 m Altitude difference in descent: 360 m Use of the lift: no Period: December - April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes, hiking sticks and Mobil Card _____ *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…), snowshoe rental and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned. Minimum age: 12 years Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

-- Cujiné spëisa dëucia -- Join us for a delightful cooking class with Mary! Together, you will prepare a selection of typical sweets from the area. At the end of the class you will enjoy the prepared desserts and will take home some to enjoy later. We look forward to sharing this culinary experience with you. _____ Meeting point: Tourist office Ortisei Price: 50 € | 25€ for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 2 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Period: December - April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no _____ Minimum age: 8 years ATTENTION: Kids under 14 years need to be accompanied by an adult participating at the class. Any variation is reserved to the expert!

A snowshoe hike to discover the winter magic of Resciesa. In the company of a guide you will explore the Resciesa Alp in the middle of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, which offers a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. Arrival by cab via Val Gardena to Ortisei to the valley station Rasciesa (1.304m). Our tour begins with the ride of the funicular (fee required) to the Rasciesa (2,254m). Once you arrive at the mountain station, start heading East by passing behind the hut. Although you'll be following a prepared track, it's possible to put on your snowshoes right away! After only a few minutes you'll reach the Cason hut. Keep wakling until you reach a crucifix, then continue uphill through the woods. Soon you'll reach the edge of the forest and the wide pastures of Resciesa will extend at your feet. You'll notice a little tower made of rocks nearby - it's called "Ciampanil de Livio" and was built by a bored shepherd while his sheep were grazing in the surrounding pastures. From here you'll be able to clearly make out the crest of Resciesa. You can reach it in little time by following a trail uphill. Once you get to the ridge, walk along it to the west (you should be able to make out a crucifix in the distance) and you'll eventually reach the highest part of the alp. Take your time to enjoy the 360 degree view from the top. To your left, you'll be able to admire the pastures above Villandro, to the North the mountains of Zillertal, to the South Alpe di Siusi with mount Sciliar and the Rosengarten, and to the East of course the unmistakable Odle mountains. This view alone is worth the excursion - it's one of the best in the valley. Once you've taken it all in, simply hike back in direction Resciesa hut - that is your last chance to enjoy a well-deserved break before returning to the middle station and getting back to Ortisei. Arrived in Ortisei we take the bus back to Laion. Walking time: 4 h Height difference in ascent:310 m Height difference in descent: 650 m Distance: 9,5 km

-- A pe sun Mastlé -- Step by step through the UNESCO World Heritage. A spectacular view is what awaits you during this impressive winter hike. Accompanied by a local guide, you start from the mountain station of the Col Raiser cabin lift to reach the Troier hut in the middle of the Nature Park Puez-Odle. Let yourself be enchanted by the extraordinary panorama of the surrounding majestic Dolomites. _____ Meeting point: Valley station cable car Col Raiser Price: 30€ | free for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 4-5 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Distance: 5 km Difficulty level: ●●●○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 180 m Altitude difference in descent: 180 m Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price) Period: Decembre - Middle of April Dogs allowed: yes Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, if necessary crampons. _____ *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned. Minimum age: 8 years Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

Explore the deep connection between body and mind. Under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Bernagozzi, psychologist and certified mindfulness trainer, you will learn how to promote your physiological well-being by retraining your mind. With the help of meditation techniques, you will find a direct way to get in touch with nature. The event will be held in Italian. Meeting point: Obereggen Skipass office | Price: €30.00/person incl. chairlift | Participants: max. 10 people | Registration: within 5.00 pm the day before at the tourist office, tel. 0471 619 500 or online at www.eggental.com

Explore the deep connection between body and mind. Under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Bernagozzi, psychologist and certified mindfulness trainer, you will learn how to promote your physiological well-being by retraining your mind. With the help of meditation techniques, you will find a direct way to get in touch with nature. The event will be held in German. Meeting point: Obereggen skipass office | Price: €30.00/person incl. chairlift | Participants: max. 10 people | Registration: within 5.00 pm the day before at the tourist office, tel. 0471 619 500 or online at www.eggental.com

The unforgettable family experience with the Lamas and Alpacas from the Hinterwalderhof (at the entrance to the Altfasstal valley) Other days on request. Price: Childerens till 10 years 10 €, childrens 10 years and older and adults 15 €, family 50 €. The payment is only possible in cash directly at the farm. Attention: Registration required till tuesday 12:00 o'clock on this phonenumbers +39 380 8660375 or +39 377 2173860

Experience winter in the Schlinig Valley on a snowshoe or winter hike to the Kälberalm alpine hut. Meeting point: 9.30 a.m. Nordic Centre, Schlinig Duration: approx. 3 hours Price: Euro 20.00 per person without equipment Registration: required by 17:00 the day before at the information office Mals, Tel. +39 0473 83 11 90 Important: If the ticket is not purchased online, please bring the money in cash to the event!

Alpine guide Luis Strobl takes you on snowshoes to a beautiful Dolomite peak. Also suitable for beginners with normal physical condition Departure: 9:30 a.m. Return: 15:00

Qi Gong meets Yoga – a perfect blend of movement, breath, and relaxation! Join our experienced instructor Sylvia and discover how self-care through gentle exercises can rejuvenate your body and mind. Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Take time for yourself – your body and mind will thank you!

Immerse yourself in a enchanting winter landscape and discover untouched nature in an entirely new way. Our guided snowshoe hikes provide you with the perfect opportunity to savor the tranquility of the snowy forest, as you breathe in the fresh air and fully experience the wonder of winter.

Many areas of the Dolomites are in the process of setting up projects to enhance the historical testimony of the Great War. Sesto di Pusteria was both victim and protagonist of this tragedy. Sesto di Pusteria is the only place of Germanic language and culture belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to find itself at the front line, undergoing forced evacuation and displacement, and then, together with other places of the South Tyrol, being annexed to Italy. This chance set of events makes Sesto an emblematic place to tell the history of this period, not only for the Tyrolean citizens of today but for all the inhabitants of Europe. The vicissitudes of the civilian population and of the soldiers during this extremely important moment in history have so far surprisingly been neglected, undoubtedly because of the upheaval following the end of the war and annexation to Italy. Given the considerable interest in the First World War that is now emerging in Europe, Sesto has unique and inestimable contribution to make. The Associazione Bellum Aquilarum (Bellum Aquilarum historical association) aims to save from oblivion the surviving testimony to this tragedy in order to preserve it so that it can be handed down to future generations, not only to the young people of Pusteria, but also to those living in places once belonging to the former Austro-Hungarian Empire that were the scenes of battle here. The tragedy experienced so deeply at Sesto and in Pusteria is askin to that of many other areas of Europe which were on the front line or which, after the war, witnessed the havoc brougth on by territorial annexation. The ensuing cultural, historical and political schism was immense; without doubt, these events changed Pusteria but also Europe itself, and today - in a European perspective enabling the age-old tensions issuing from the war to be overcome - preserving these memories can aid us in the construction of our common future.

The unforgettable family experience with the 50 Alpacas from the Hinterwalderhof (at the entrance to the Altfasstal valley) Price: 0-13,99 years € 10, off 14 years and adults € 15 & for families € 50. Registration: +39 380 866 0375 or +39 377 217 3860 Other days on request.

On quiet soles, you can explore the untouched nature of the holiday regions around the Ortler. On a snowshoe hike in Prad am Stilfserjoch, Trafoi or Sulden, the Vinschgau winter shows its best side! ❄ ❄ ❄ Guided, easy to moderately difficult, snowshoe hikes in and around the Stilfserjoch National Park. Available from the end of December to the begin of april. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Meeting point and time will be announced upon registration. Price: 30,00€ adults / 15,00€ children (under 15 years) incl. rental of snowshoes and poles Guided in German or Italian. Information and registration by 5 p.m. the day before at the information offices Prad am Stilfserjoch: tv@prad.info / +39 0473 61 60 34 Solda nell'area dell'Ortles: +39 0473 61 30 15

The Ötzi Glacier Tour is an extremely varied one day round tour, which crosses the main chain oft the Alps. It takes place every Tuesday and upon request. The undisputed highlight of this accompanied glacier skitour is the discovery site of Ötzi the Iceman (3,210 m). Starting from Kurzras. From there we will travel by cable car to the Grawand mountain terminal (3,100 m./10,170 ft.), the actual starting point of our tour. From there, we will travel over the Hochjochferner (2,800 m / 9,186 ft.) to the Schwarze Wand and on to the Hauslabjoch (3,280 m./ 10,761 ft.) We will then descend to the Tisenjoch (3,210 m. /10,532 ft.), the site where Ötzi was discovered. After a brief stop, we will ascend to the Hauslabjoch and descend into the Hochjoch Valley and continue down the valley to Kurzras. With suitable snow conditions, the course of the tour may change after the site where Ötzi was discovered: descent past the Similaun Refuge (3,019 m / 9,905 ft.) and through the Tisen Valley to Vernagt am See. Return to Kurzras. Requirements and conditions of participation: change in elevation ↑ approx. 600 m (1,969 ft.), ↓ approx. 2,100 m (6,890 ft.); duration: approx. 7 hours; basic physical condition; good parallel skiing ability (ski tour experience not necessary).