Sneeuwschoenavontuur

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

The Fundres/Pfunders massif offers a wide range of hiking options with anything from soft-rolling hills to steep slopes leading up to craggy peaks. Gorgeous excursions for both summer-time hikers and winter sports fans – all topped off by breath-taking 360° panoramic views.

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)

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).

Snowshoe tour: The “Gsieser Törl” – over centuries a strategic passage for man and beast: pilgrims, smugglers, pedlars, hunters, shepherds, as well as the odd lover…

Starting point: Head of the valley in St. Magdalena in the Gsieser Valley 1465 m
Descent: back via the ascent route, from Kradorfer Alm left turn is also possible
Hiking time: 2 ½ hours
Level of difficulty: moderate to difficult; technical difficulties are minor; but last part of the climb is steep
Altitude difference: 745 m

The ample meadows on the Cresta di Luson-Lüsner Kamm plateau offer a never-ending choice of hiking routes. This particularly stunning one from the hamlet Elle-Ellen up to Cima Lasta-Astjoch (2147 m) boasts a number of unrivalled panoramic views. The hike/snow-shoe hike is among the most rewarding in this part of South Tyrol: The views from the peak out onto the surrounding mountains are simply unforgettable.

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)

Put on your snowshoes and set off for a magical adventure across the Armentara meadows covered in a soft and white blanket of snow. As soon as you take your first steps on the fresh snow, a unique panorama of the imposing Sas dla Crusc massif will sorround you. Once you reach the La Crusc hut, you can finally enjoy one of the typical Ladin dishes. We also recommend a visit to the highest little church in Europe, which is located just a few steps from the hut.

This easy snowshoe hike goes along the southern edge of the Puez-Odle Nature Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), away from the ski slopes on the famous Sellaronda circuit. On a lovely hike through meadows and woods covered in deep snow, you can discover the natural scenery of the Dolomites from an entirely new perspective.

Before heading out on the hike check the weather forecast and the avalanche report http://www.arpa.veneto.it/neve_valanghe/it/pdf/dolomiti_nevevalanghe.pdf.

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

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)

With a view towards the Dolomites

Starting point: Monguelfo-Tesido – Tesido, parking lot above the Mudler mountain restaurant (1620 m)
Distance: 6.1 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Walking time: 4 hours 00 min.
Difficulty: difficult
Difference in altitude: 525 m
Information: also feasible with touring skis

Superb hiking options along the ample ridge leading up to Monte Sommo-Sambock and a singular 360° view down onto Brunico-Bruneck, the Dolomites and the Zillertal Alps.

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

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

A beautiful snowshoe hike with moderate difficulty and beautiful view on the Dolomites, as well as on the main Alpine ridge and the Rieserferner peaks.

Before you start for a snowshoe hike you should always consult the avalanche and weather report!

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

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

Excursion of average difficulty in the middle of a snowy forest, marvellous proposal for those who are fond of nature. Starting point: Altprags/Braies Vecchia (1.440 m) Arrival: Putzalm hut (1.737 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 snowshoe hike on the Cima Lasta/Astjoch Peak (2,194 m) is one of the most rewarding things to do in the area. The magnificent summit view of the surrounding mountains is simply impressive.

Before you start for a snowshoe hike you should always consult the avalanche and weather report!

On this easy hike through forests and fields, you can experience the magic of winter in the Dolomites at close quarters.
The Cherz Plateau, between the villages of Corvara, La Villa and S.Cassiano, offers a 360° panoramic view over the surrounding Dolomites. It also an outstanding viewpoint for the Marmolada glacier.

Before heading out on the hike check the weather forecast and the avalanche report http://www.arpa.veneto.it/neve_valanghe/it/pdf/dolomiti_nevevalanghe.pdf.

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

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

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

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)