Randonnées en raquettes à neige dans le Sud-Tyrol

Atop San Vigilio Mountain, you can get close to nature on a wonderfully quiet winter hike without seeing a single car: for a change, why not strap on some snow shoes? From the summit station, you can either strap on your snowshoes and follow Trail no. 34 or take the chair lift higher. From the Sessellift Tavern, you can visit the delightful little Church of San Vigilio, then continue on to the Gasthof Seespitz inn to the protected habitat of the Schwarze Lacke, or Black Lake, where people delight in curling and ice skating on the frozen lake. Trail no. 7 takes you back to the chair lift or more experienced snowshoe hikers can follow the more demanding Trail no. 9 to the summit of Guardia Alta/Hochwart Mountain at an elevation of 2,607 metres.

From Brückele/Ponticello along the main road to the third turn, then follow the hiking path along the Stolla River to Stolla Alm hut; continue up-and-down to rato Plätzwiese high plateau (1,993 m).

An interesting challenge in a snow-covered alpine landscape

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: approx. 2 hours 30 min.
Difficulty: easy
Altitude difference: 884 m
Slope exposure: north

Challenging snowshoe hike that takes you past the Rossalm hut to the summit of the Kleiner Jaufen peak.
Starting point: Brückele/Ponticello (1,491 m) Highest point: Kleiner Jaufen peak (2,372 m)
Attention: Before the start, please note the avalanche report

Excursion of average difficulty in the middle of a rough and untouched nature bring you to the "Kaserhütte" hut.
Starting point: Pragser Wildsee lake (1.494 m) Highest point: Kaserhütte hut (1.937 m)

Escursion of average difficulty along the right shore of Pragser Wildsee lake and enjoy the beautiful view of the Seekofel peak until the Grünwaldtal valley.
Starting point: Pragser Wildsee lake(1,494 m)
Arrival: Grünwaldtal valley- Jägerhütte hut (1,750 m)

With snowshoes from S. Maddalena to S. Martino

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Distance: 3.8 km
Descent: with public transportation
Walking time: 2 hours 00 min.
Difficulty: easy
Difference in altitude: 110 m

The classic Val Casies Valley ski and snowshoe tour through the Pfoital to the Hochkreuzspitze

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Walking time: 4 hours 30 min.
Difficulty: medium; for average skiers – wide and open terrain with a few steep slopes, caution required after fresh snow
Altitude difference: 1274 m
Slope exposure: southwest

Challenging snowshoe hike to the Dreizinnenhütte with a steep climb – only suitable for experienced and persistent snowshoe hikers.
- Fantastic snowshoe tour
- Spectacular view of the Three Peaks as a reward at the destination
- Challenging, long climb – suitable for experienced snowshoe hikers

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

Easy excursion with amazing panorama over Croda del Becco/ Seekofel and Lago di Braies/ Pragser Wildsee.
Starting point: St. Veit/San Vito(1.332m) Arrival: Wöggenalm hut(1.627m)

Long, steadily ascending snowshoe hike through quiet forests to the secluded Außergsellwiesen meadows.

- Easy to reach by public transport
- Quiet, secluded winter landscape away from well-known routes
- Challenging ascent with 690 meters of elevation gain

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

Difficult and varied excursion on snowy routes to reach the Rossalm hut. Starting point: Brückele/Ponticello (1491 m) Highest point: Rossam hut ( 2,164 m)

Attention: Before the start, please note the avalanche report

One of the most beautiful snowshoe hikes is the tour from the beautiful Plätzwiese high plateau (2000 m) past the Dürrenstein hut to the magnificent Strudelkopf peak with its viewpoint (2300 m). This excursion is easy and ideal for all ages.
Starting point: Plätzwiese high plateau (2,000 m)
Arrival: Strudelkopf peak (2,307 m)

IMPORTANT: Before going on a ski tour or snowshoe hike, it is essential to carefully study the weather conditions and the avalanche report, or consult with experts. Avalanche safety equipment is mandatory!
The snowshoe hike leads from the Fischleinboden Hut (1,454 m) through the Kuhwald forest to the Rotwandwiesen Hut (1,900 m).
Always take the current avalanche situation into account and carry avalanche safety equipment with you.

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

The snowshoe hike leads from the Fischleinboden hut (1,454 m) via the Kuhwald forest to the Rotwandwiesen hut (1,900 m).
Always consider the current avalanche situation and have avalanche equipment with you.

Snowshoe hike on old paths

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Distance: 6.1 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: 2 hours 30 min.
Difficulty: difficult
Altitude difference: 740 m
Information: also feasible with touring skis
Slope exposure: south

Italy’s first premium winter trail is located on the Rittner Horn mountain. Along the trail, especially during the descent from the Rittner Horn peak to the Unterhorn inn, you can enjoy panoramic views of the fascinating Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Route: the winter hike begins at the mountain station of the Bergbahn Rittner Horn cable car on the Schwarzseespitze peak. Pass by the Runder Tisch viewpoint and the “Dolomitoskop” on the panoramic trail no. 19 to the Unterhorn inn. Bear left at the Feltuner Hütte mountain hut and continue following the markers up to the Rittner Horn, the highest point. Head via the Alpine pastures down to the Unterhornhaus inn and to the Schwarzenseespitze.

An alternative route for families with children: take only the smaller circular route along the panoramic trail. Walking time: approx 1 hour.

Tip: The easy way to get from Bolzano/Bozen to Soprabolzano/Oberbozen is on the Rittner Seilbahn cable car. Continue on the narrow-gauge railway to Collalbo/Klobenstein. Finally take bus 166 to the valley station of the Bergbahn Rittner Horn cable car.

Snowshoe tour to the Pfinn huts in the Val Casies Valley (2152 m)

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Distance: 7.5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: 4 hours 00 min.
Difficulty: difficult
Altitude difference: 687 m
Information: also feasible with touring skis

IMPORTANT: Before embarking on a ski tour or snowshoe hike, it is essential to carefully study the weather conditions and the avalanche report, or consult with experts. Avalanche safety equipment is mandatory!
The area around the Kreuzberg Pass and the Sesto alpine pastures is a true paradise for snowshoe hikers and ski tourers.

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

Tranquil low mountain hike – clockwise through meadows and woods of the Taistner Unterrain

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, crossroad 100 m after the Hotel Alpen Tesitin
Altitude difference: 260 m
Walking time: 2–3 hours
Difficulty: easy; ideal terrain for snowshoe hiking
Special note: orientation in the forest is difficult if leaving the marked trail
Remark: snowshoe hike only
Rest point: Mudler Hof mountain restaurant

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

The newly built Timmelsalm is located in the middle of a wide depression above the tree line, nestled between numerous three-thousand-metre peaks. The beautiful alpine pasture with its cozy terrace offers nature lovers a fantastic view of the Ötztal mountain giants. The ascents to the Hofmannspitze, Müllerhütte, Wilden Freiger and Becherhaus also lead directly past the alpine pasture. The Timmelsalm is one of the so-called "Gerichtsalmen" of the Passeier Valley. This is where the people of Passiria are allowed to bring their animals to spend the summer in the mountains. In early summer, sheep and goats are the first to arrive, followed by milking cows for the alpine pasture and galt cattle, i.e. young cows or those that do not produce milk.

IMPORTANT: Before going on a ski tour or snowshoe hike, it is essential to carefully study the weather conditions and the avalanche report, or consult with experts. Avalanche safety equipment is mandatory!
The area around the Kreuzberg Pass and the Sesto Alpine pastures is a true paradise for snowshoe hikers and ski tourers.

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

Beautiful panoramic tour across the Aschtalm, Pfinn huts, Pfinnscharte and Hoher Mann

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: approx. 3 hours 30 min.
Difficulty: easy ski mountain that mainly requires stamina
Altitude difference: 1100 m
Slope exposure: south + east

IMPORTANT: Before embarking on a ski tour or snowshoe hike, it is essential to carefully study the weather conditions and the avalanche report, or consult with experts. Avalanche safety equipment is mandatory!
The area around the Kreuzberg Pass and the Sesto alpine pastures is a true paradise for snowshoe hikers and ski tourers.

ATTENTION: Snowshoe hikes and ski tours should only be undertaken by experienced and well-trained mountaineers. Always consider the avalanche risk – carrying complete avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is mandatory. Check the avalanche report and weather conditions before every tour. Those without sufficient experience should only join such tours in the company of a certified mountain guide.

Hike on old haymaking paths to the Lüsen Alps.

Before motorization an road construction, the hay harvest from the alpine pastures in winter was brought to the valley with sledges. The hike leads from the Lüsnerhof tot he left of the stream on the farm track uphill. At the edge of the forest the road through the forest goes left to the farmhouse of the Gargitthof. Below the farmhouse there is a nice resting place witha wonderful panoramic view. The way back goes from the rest area over the path tot he forest road and back to Lüsen Rungg.

Snowshoe hike with views of the Dolomites

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Martino, Tourism office (1276 m)
Distance: 8.6 km
Descent: along the same route
Walking time: 3 hours 30 min.
Difficulty: medium
Altitude difference: 851 m

Starting from Ponticello in three hours you reach the Große Jaufen/Giovo Grande, whose snowy peak is visible from afar! Once you reach the summit, the view of the Pragser WIldsee Lake  repays every effort!
Attention: Before the start, please note the avalanche report

Snowshoeing or ski tour on the Alp of Lüsen and Rodeneck, across the Alpine Hut Starkenfeldhütte until the Astjoch

The “Rotlahner” – an easy and well-known ski mountain in the Gsieser Alps

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – S. Maddalena, Head of the Valley (1465 m)
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: 3 hours 30 min.
Difficulty: medium; except for two steep slopes (below the Kasermähder Alm and in the area of the Heimwaldjöchl) the tour poses no technical difficulties
Altitude difference: 1270 m
Slope exposure: southwest

Snowshoe tour with a panoramic view

Starting point: Val Casies/Gsiesertal Valley – Colle, Hotel Stoll (1255 m)
Distance: 5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: 3 hours 00 min.
Difficulty: difficult
Altitude difference: 733 m