Deutschnofen/Nova Ponente, Dolomites Region Eggental
After a brief introduction the tour leads to the Neuhütt Alm by crossing meadows and forests. The Neuhütt Alm Hut is also the ideal spot for a lunch break. Off from cleared winter hiking trails, the tour leads back to the starting point. Breathtaking views are guaranteed for our participants.
The tour may vary according to the snow conditions.
Start: 10 a.m., Malga Laab | Return: 2 p.m. | Duration: 4 hours | Hiking time: 4 hours | Difficulty: medium | Difference in altitude: 300 m | Price: 10,00 €/adult, 5,00 €/children (6-13 years) | Snowshoe rental included. Depending on the snow conditions, snowshoes or spikes are used.
A special winter hike. You traverse the rustic winter forest by lantern light, listen to stories from the hiking guide, and then enjoy pure winter romance by the warm bonfire. The steaming hot homemade mulled wine warms and tastes simply delicious. Snowshoe tour or winter hike depending on snow conditions. Suitable for children ages 10 and up. Difficulty: medium. Time: 09:00 pm.-11:00 pm. Walking time: in ascent 1 hour, descent: 30 min. Altitude difference: 200 m. Meeting point: 09:00 pm. at the Tourist Office in Monguelfo. Cost: S1) 01.12.–24.12. | 07.01.–01.02. | 10.03.-30.03: GP 8 €, 15 €; S2) 25.12.–06.01. | 02.02.–09.03: GP 18 €; 28 €. Registration: Online booking by Thursday, 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.
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 walk on the rolling high plateau of the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alp affords a gorgeous view of the valley and the Dolomites. It involves an altitude gain of 200 metres.
Price:
With Almencard: € 30 with equipment (snowshoes and hiking sticks)
With Mobilcard: € 50 with equipment (snowshoes and hiking sticks)
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Enjoy every friday a wonderful alpine breakfast in the midst of the Dolomites and anjoy tasting the best ingredients produced directly in the Aussergost farm.
Info and registration at +39 347 8368154.
By minibus (the first 8 registered persons can travel in the minibus of the Alpine School, all other persons take the public bus) from San Candido to Passo Monte Croce. At first hike through the light forests crossing the piste to Lago dell’Orso. Then, crossing the magnificent mountain woods to the panoramic summit of Colesei at 1972 m. Sensational views of the deep rock towers of the eastern Sesto Dolomites. Return to the starting point along the ascent route with some variants.
Note: Don't forget your HOLIDAYPASS when travelling by public bus!
Starting point: 08.40 am Tourist Information San Candido (bus from Monte Baranci at 9.03 am)
Return: approx. 2:30 pm
Walking time: approx. 4 hrs
Difficulty: intermediate
Altitude differential: approx. 350 m
Kit: technical, ankle-covering mountain boots with profiled soles (winter boots or low shoes are not suitable for deep snow), hot drink (thermos flask), thermal protection, gloves and spare hat, sun protection
fee 25 € per person, 5 € snow shoe rental
IMPORTANT:
The hikes will take place in all events, even where there is a lack of snow.
In the event of a grave risk of avalanche or other adverse conditions, programme changes may occur.
There is no minimum number of participants.
The minimum age for children is 10 years with a shoe size of at least 35 (there are no snowshoes for smaller sizes).
Dogs are not permitted at ANY tour.
The first 8 registered persons can travel in the minibus of the Alpine School; all other persons follow the minibus by public bus.
-- La bela Resciesa --
Alpe Resciesa is a very suitable place to try this trendy winter sport. The funicular takes you comfortably up to the top station. On a simply route you finally reach the huge summit cross. The effort is rewarded. There are magnificent views down to Val di Funes and to the mountain scenery of the Sella massif, the Sassolungo Group and the Sciliar.
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Meeting point: Valley station Resciesa - Funicular Ortisei
Price: 30€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: from 4 to 5 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 7 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 350 m
Altitude difference in descent: 350 m
Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price)
Period: December - March
Dogs allowed: yes
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, hiking sticks, crampons and Mobil Card
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*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: 6 years
Any variation is up to the hiking guide!
Freshness. Silence. Animal tracks. Take a deep breath and find yourself. Snowshoeing is a special sport that doesn't require a lot of previous experience. Simply put on your snowshoes and set off together, into the snow-covered forests and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Take the bus to the starting point in Ponticello/Brückele and set off with your hiking guide into an enchanting world.
Excursion on the traces of wild animals along the fascinating snow-covered Armentara meadows. Together with Alfred, guide and passionate nature photographer, you will find out which animals live at the feet of the majestic Dolomite peaks during the winter.
Itinerary: Furnacia – Armentara – La Crusc/Santa Croce – Ütia Ranch da André hut – Furnacia
Difficulty: medium
Meeting: 9.30 a.m. La Val Tourist Office (shuttle service to Furnacia)
Return: approx. 4.00 p.m.
Distance: approx. 8,5 km
Altitude diff.: ↑↓ approx. 300 m
Walking: approx. 4 hours
Lunch: Ranch da André hut (for a fee)
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.
Al Plan/San Vigilio, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
DAKSY'S NATURE WORKSHOP
for children from 6 to 12 years
For the first time, the Fanes-Senes-Braies Visitor Center is also organizing programs in winter for children to learn more about plants, animals, geology, etc. Every Friday we will explore a different interesting topic.
Ratschings/Racines, Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs
Look forward to a winter adventure in the majestic mountains! Our snowshoe hike guarantees breathtaking views, but also the opportunity to improve your skills in alpine winter sports.
Start: Ratschings valley station Elevation gain: 500 m Duration: 2 h
The challenging ascent is rewarded by the incomparable beauty of the winter landscape. After a well-earned refreshment, you can either take the same route back or, if your legs are tired, you can take the chairlift down into the valley.
6,00€ to pay on the spot for the snowshoe rental.
The majestic Dolomites, with their rugged peaks and spectacular rock formations, create a unique, cinematic landscape that captivates every skier. An unforgettable skiing experience with a certified instructor from the Val Casies Valley Ski School, in one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the world – the Cortina Ski Shuttle takes you directly into the heart of this winter paradise! Refreshment stop available. Dolomiti Superski Pass required. Time: 08:30 am.-04:00 pm. Departures: at 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the head of Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, 08:35 am. Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, 08:45 am. Val Casies Valley – Colle, 08:55 am. Tesido, 09:00 am. Monguelfo bus station in Via Stazione (opposite the Bar Parkcafé). Cost: S1) 01.12.–24.12. | 07.01.–01.02. | 10.03.-30.03: GP 30 €, 40 €; S2) 25.12.–06.01. | 02.02.–09.03: GP 50 €; 60 €. Registration: Online booking by Thursday, 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.
--I tieres tl bosch dla Dolomites--
They still exist In Val Gardena: the areas, where you can discover the alpine animals up close. You hike through the enchanting summer landscape of the Nature Park Puez-Odle with a local guide, who explains the magnificent flora and fauna.
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Meeting point: Ciampac hut - Vallunga (Selva di Val Gardena)
Price: 25€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 4 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 9 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 220 m
Altitude difference in descent: 220 m
Use of the lift: no
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, Mobil Card
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Minimum age: 8 years
Any variation is up to the hiking guide!
--L luech da paur--
Enjoy an easy local walk on lovely paths and through shady woods. Touching various areas of Ortisei, via Pradac – Juaut – Cudan – Tambres – Vico di Sopra and Costamula you finally reach the Tiscion farm. Visit the horses, cows, hens, ducks, goats and sheep in their stables, stroke the rabbits and learn some stories about a mountain farm. An exciting experience for the whole family.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 30 € | 15€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 3 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 3 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 300 m
Altitude difference in descent: 300 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.
Equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink
Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!
--Dlieja da Sacun--
The oldest church in the valley lies on the ancient path “Troi Paian” and is consecrated to St. Jacob – protector of pilgrims and hikers. You walk on an uphill path through picturesque meadow slopes and woods, reaching the St. Jacob’s Church. Once arrived, you should have a peaceful rest and enjoy the wonderful view over the Sassolungo Group.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 30€ | 0€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 150 m
Altitude difference in descent: 380 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
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*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.
Minimum age: 6 years
Equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink, Mobilcard, if necessary crampons.
Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!
--Pudejé te Val--
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 two-hour introductory course in Vallunga 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!
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Meeting point: Cross country center Vallunga (Selva di Val Gardena)
Price: 30€ | 15€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - March
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Ski rental included in the price
Minimum age: 10 years
Enjoy a mountain getaway in the calm of the end of the day while watching the sunset from a hut nestled in the heart of the Dolomites. After a delicious aperitif and snack, another highlight awaits you: accompanied from the instructors there will be a long, spectacular descent with torchlights to Ortisei.
-- Cun la ciaspes sun Mont Sëuc --
With snowshoes to the Seiser Alm: an alpine tour accompanied by a guide of the Catores group takes you from Monte Pana to the largest high plateau in Europe - the Seiser Alm. You start by private bus, and then walk at the foot of the Sassolungo and reaching the Zallinger. Finally, you return with snowshoes or alternatively choosing the sled. On this tour you will be challenged in terms of sport and at the same time you will find inner peace: a treat for body and mind, during which you will be completely in harmony with yourself.
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Meeting point: Chairlift Mont de Seura
Price: 70€ | 40€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 5 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 10 km
Difficulty level: ●●●●○
Altitude difference in ascent: 350m
Altitude difference in descent: 350m
Use of the lift: possible
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: Mobilcard, warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes with hiking sticks (available at the meeting point with pre-reservation).
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The private bus ride from Monte Pana to Saltria, is not included in the price.
Snowshoe rental is not included in the price.
*Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately.
A lunch break in a hut is planned.
Any possible variation is reserved for the guide!
Minimum age: 12 years
--ziplé--
The art of woodcarving has a centuries-old tradition in Val Gardena. Originally it was a pastime for the whole family during the long winter evenings. Today, woodcarving extends from sacral to contemporary art. In the compact introductory course, you will try relief carving and learn the basic knowledge of this craft under expert supervision.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 70€ | 35€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 3 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●○○○○
Period: end of December - April
Dogs allowed: no
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Minimum age: 16 years
Any variation is reserved to the expert!
Discover the life on the farm in winter between work, smells and perfumes. An interactive visit of the barn inside and outside.
Meeting: 16.00 a.m. Badia – Lüch da Murin farm
Duration: approx. 1,5 hours
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.
Alpine guide Luis Strobl accompanies you on ski tours to the most beautiful mountains: Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Valle di Casies, Dolomiti di Braies, Villgratten
Requirements: 800-1100 metres of altitude difference, good skiing technique
Kiens/Chienes, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
From the cultivation of fodder to the rearing of calves, to livestock farming with dairy products and their refinement into tasty yoghurt, butter and cheese. Even the energy is generated directly on the farm. In the barn and the cheese dairy, visitors can take a tour and learn about the process from milk to cheese. The exciting experience ends with a tasting of the farm products.
Registration: Online or at the tourist office in Kiens/Chienes until Thursday 8.30 pm. Limited participants
Meeting point: Farm Gatscherhof Kiens/Chienes at 09:30 a.m.
Costs: Adults with Guest Pass Kiens & Dolomites Region Kronplatz, 10 €; others pay 20 €; children up to 10 years free of charge
Meeting point: Farm Gatscherhof Kiens/Chienes at 09:30 a.m.
Please report allergies in advance.
Learn how milk turns into cheese and make your own soft cheese under expert guidance. A tasting of farm products rounds off the experience.
Price:
With Almencard: 4-10 years: 7€
from 10 years: 13€
With Mobilcard and others: 4-10 years: 10€
from 10 years: 20€
Pure relaxation: enjoy a break in the midst of untouched nature. Hike to a secluded alpine hut, take a deep breath and find peace during a guided meditation. Afterwards, we warm ourselves by the fire bowl and enjoy homemade bread on a stick.
Children: minimum age 12 years
Dogs: allowed (with leash and muzzle)
Difficulty level: medium
Price with Guest Pass € 22.00; normal price € 32.00
St.Leonhard in Passeier/San Leonardo in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
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.
Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
This farm tour is a great opportunity to explore rural life in South Tyrol and learn all about the animals living on the farm. (Alpaca, chicken, guinea pigs…) As a highlight, you will have the chance to meet alpacas up close when you visit the stable and the meadow. Suitable for young and old, this experience includes a presentation of wool products and a short tour with the alpacas.
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.
Bruneck/Brunico, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
Farmers' market in Bruneck!
Eleven farmers sell every Friday their own products: vegetables, fruits, jams, bread, eggs, meat and cheese in the center of Bruneck
Group ascent with the Schnalstal Valley Glacier Cable Car to 3,200 metres. We’ll cross the Hochjochferner accompanied by a mountain guide, experience the glacier in all its beauty, and learn many interesting and historical things. At the end of the glacier there is an ice cave at 2,800 m. After exploring the cave and taking a rest in this solitary alpine world, the path continues to the Schöne Aussicht Refuge and afterwards we descend to the Teufelsegghütte Mountain Hut. The Roter Kofel chair lift brings us back to Maso Corto/Kurzras around 3:30 p.m.
Walking time: approx. 5-6 hours including breaks
Difference in altitude: around 300 m in the ascent and 1,000 m in the descent (about 8 km distance)
Number of participants: minimum 2 people (participation from 14 years)
Requirement: good physical condition