S.Cristina Gherdëina/St.Christina in Gröden/S.Cristina Gherdëina/S.Cristina Val Gardena, S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
Characteristics: an ascending snowshoe trail set against a calm backdrop
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This snowshoe trail will take you to the Sëurasas meadows, a place standing out for its lush nature and where peace and quiet reign supreme.
Itinerary
Start from the Cristauta parking space and follow path no. 4 towards San Giacomo. Take a right at the fork and follow path no. 20. Once you reach Sëurasas, the path will continue to the summit cross boasting a spectacular view. Return on the same path to the starting point.
This route does not present any particular safety risks. The trail may be icy, in which case the use of crampons instead of snowshoes is advisable.
For snowshoe hikes, you should always have good hiking boots, snowshoes, hiking poles, a warm winter jacket, hat or headband and gloves. A drink, snack and sun protection are also essential in your rucksack. Crampons are mandatory in icy conditions.
Sëurasas is Ladin for "above the rock", the name describes the beautiful view of the Sassolungo group, Sella group, Cir peaks and the Alpe di Siusi.
You can reach the starting point by bus, line 358. Timetables at: www.valgardena.it/bus
The hike starts at the Cristauta car park (located between the hamlets Runcaudië and Praplan), which lies at 1750 m above S. Cristina. From the centre, follow the signs to Plesdinaz via the Cisles street and the Plesdinaz street and turn off at the sharp right-handed bend in the hamlet of Puzé.
Parking
Car park at the starting point: Cristauta car park Alternative: arrival by bus, line 358