Loipen in den Dolomiten

At the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park we find the Armentara meadows. With breathtaking views of rare beauty and wide expanses of white snow as far as the eye can see, winter here warms hearts.

Three different cross-country skiing trails have been created in these immense meadows and can be reached within a few minutes' drive. At the hamlet of La Cialciara above Furnacia, just outside the village of La Val, there is a large car park from where, with a walk of about 20 minutes, you can reach the start of the slopes.

Easy trail circuit in Altprags/Braies Vecchia, which is above all sunny. The circuit has almost no incline and is therefore idel for beginners and children.

Sunny cross-country trail along the Drava until Winnebach/Prato alla Drava, flat trail, ideal for beginners. You can continue to Lienz (44 km) and return to San Candido by train; open only if there is enough snow!

This cross-country skiing trail is a very easy route which does not require any great effort. There are two routes leading to Dobbiaco: through the woods or across the fields. The same applies to the return route. What is especially interesting when you arrive in Dobbiaco is that you can ski as far as the Nordic Arena cross-country ski centre.

Sunny cross-country trail along the Drava to Vierschach/Versciaco, flat trail, ideal for beginners.

At the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park we find the Armentara meadows. With breathtaking views of rare beauty and wide expanses of white snow as far as the eye can see, winter here warms hearts.

Three different cross-country skiing trails have been created in these immense meadows and can be reached within a few minutes' drive. At the hamlet of La Cialciara above Furnacia, just outside the village of La Val, there is a large car park from where, with a walk of about 20 minutes, you can reach the start of the slopes.

Cross-country skiing is an alternative to skiing for many winter sports enthusiasts. Ath the foot of the Kronplatz/Plan de Corones, near the sports area in Riscone, a lovely circular trail goes through snow covered fields and meadows. The cross-country trail in Riscone is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced skiers.

There are 3 different slopes:

1. Cross country trail Reiperting - 2.2 km - easy; illuminated on tuesday, wednesday and friday until 8.30 p.m.

2. Cross country trail Reischach - 3.6 km - easy

3. Cross country trail Stefansdorf (complete round) - 5.5 km - easy

The track entrance you can find right next to the Tuscherhof inn. The slightly rising track leads you directly through the snow - covered winter forest to the Braies skilifts at Altprags/Braies Vecchia.
From there, you can continue till Brückele/Ponticello.

There is also the possibility of cross-country skiing in Steinegg|Collepietra. The starting point for the cross-country trail is between Steinegg|Collepietra and Gummer|San Valentino behind the Egger Moos craftsmen's zone at 1,250 m above sea level.
There is the possibility of a shorter and longer loop.

In case of unfavourable temperatures, the cross-country trail may be closed prematurely.

A cross country skiing fun on the perfectly groomed circular trail. The round leads in a large loop over the fields near the forest and on the other side side of the village of Schmieden/Ferrara. In a sunny location and with almost no incline, the circuit is also ideal for beginners and children. The route serves on the hand as a connection to the cross country ski trail in the direction of "Gasthof/Albergo Mösslhof", and in the opposite direction as a connection in the direction of Braies ski lifts and on to Brückele/Ponticello.

On the 2000 Plätzwiese/Prato Piazza high plateau in the middle of the nature park, where many a cross country star has already prepared for Olympic gold, the  excellent snow conditions offer wonderful hours on cross country skies. This unique circuit is also recommended for beginners and connoisseurs. Enjoy the silence and nature combined with a stunning view of some of the famous peaks of the Dolomites ( Hohe Gaisl/Corda Rossa, Cristallo and Tofane).

This course is ideal for the coldest winter days, as it is all exposed to the sun; open only if there is enough snow!

The cross-country area Corvara winds through sunny meadows and woods. The routes start at the Corvara ski school and lead to the neighbourhood of Pescosta. They are prepared for the classic discipline and for skating, have little difference in elevation and therefore they are also suitable for beginners.

You can find the entrance to the cross country ski trail directly at the Braies ski lifts. at the beginning the trail leads you a little downhill, then you keep walking straight until you come to a somewhat difficult ascent.  Once you have reached the highest point, you are only a few meters  away from Brückele/Ponticello. A dreamy winter landscape awaits you on this section of the trail!

Please note: Due to the temperature fluctuations, there may be icy patches on the tracks!

This easy loop trail is directly behind the Cross-Coutry Centre in Ritsch and leads from the Ritsch Hotel and Restaurant to the Große Moos. With outstanding views over the Langkofel and
Plattkofel, this practice piste guarantees an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. Beginners can get a feel for cross-country skiing on the practice trails and hone their double poling, diagonal stride and herringbone techniques. The tracks are also ideal for warming-up before heading out on longer tours.

At the foot of the majestic Sas dla Crusc in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park we find the Armentara meadows. With breathtaking views of rare beauty and wide expanses of white snow as far as the eye can see, winter here warms hearts.

Three different cross-country skiing trails have been created in these immense meadows and can be reached within a few minutes' drive. At the hamlet of La Cialciara above Furnacia, just outside the village of La Val, there is a large car park from where, with a walk of about 20 minutes, you can reach the start of the slopes.

Easy slope, suitable for everyone, from Pfalzen/Falzes to Issing/Issengo.

This track connecting Monte Pana to Saltria at Seiser Alm runs through the Iender Valley and is suitable for experienced cross-country skiers only. By reaching Seiser Alm you can run on up to 50 km of tracks. For less experienced skiers there is also a bus connection between Monte Pana and Saltria.

This cross-country skiing trail goes along the side of the Sextner Bach stream through idyllic scenery, climbing gently up to Sesto/Sexten. The stream gives this stretch a very special ambience; that’s why the locals call it the “Pleasure Trail” (Genussloipe). The destination is the restaurant & pizzeria "alte säge", which is definitely worth a visit. If you still have the energy on arrival, we recommend continuing on past Sesto and Moso/Moos further into the Fischleintal valley. There you'll find a wonderful skiing trail and the Talschlusshütte mountain hut, which never fails to impress with its stunning location in the Drei Zinnen Nature Park, surrounded by the magnificent Sexten Dolomites.

Easy trail from Monte Baranci across the meadows and along the railway on to the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco.

This link-trail connects the Hotel Sonne to the Möser, Wolfsbühl and Hartl trails. It ranges very little in elevation and is an easy run which is also suitable for beginners.

The longest and most challenging cross-country trail of the Seiser Alm leads out from the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch through vast Alpine meadows in a steep uphill to the mountain station of the Panorama chairlift. Then, in numerous curves, cross the Palude di Ladins/Ladinser Moos and continue on towards Joch and Spitzbühl, past the Laurinhütte hut and back to Ritsch. With the nearby Dolomite peaks of the Langkofel, Plattkofel and the Schlern massif, the views along this trail are breathtaking.

The Panorama cross-country trail is classed as one of the most challenging loop-routes on the Seiser Alm and, with the Langkofel, Plattkofel and the Schlern, boasts a landscape which is second to none. The trail starts at the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch and leads up to the mountain station of the Panorama chairlift with numerous sweeping curves through the Palude di Ladinser Moos. When you get to the Laurinhütte hut, loop round and head back to the start of the trail.  

The entrance to the cross country ski trail you find on the right of the Tuscherhof inn. You walk straight ahead until you come to the connection to the Schmieden/Ferrara circuit. As soon as you have walked half of this circular route, the briefly slighlty rising trail leads you to the Mösslhof inn.

From one end of the village, this 23 km track winds down into the Marebbe valley through the quiet forests and snow-covered mountain pastures of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, where the fresh air seems to glisten and the soothing tranquillity of the winter dominates the Dolomites. On many different routes (rings), cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find ideal skiing conditions as well as breath-taking surroundings and inviting mountain inns offering mouth-watering delicacies. Group lessons and individual lessons are available at the San Vigilio ski schools.

At the very heart of San Vigilio di Marebbe, close to the Aqua Bad Cortina Oasis Hotel, a beautiful cross-country slope sets off along the romantic Mareo valley all the way to the Pederü mountain inn. One glimpse of the picture-book winter landscapes and you won‘t be able to stop yourself from grabbing your skis and setting off into the White fields and forests, to relax far from the daily hustle and bustle. The slope is suitable for both classic cross-country skiing and skating. For all winter sports enthusiasts who wish to learn or improve their cross-country skiing, there are two ski schools in San Vigilio which offer both group lessons and individual lessons (p. 20). And of course you don‘t have to ski the whole 23 km of the slope: The track is arranged in a number of routes (rings) which allow you to return to San Vigilio at any time. Alternatively, you can catch a Mareobus and Citybus service to Pederü or to the football grounds (Skibus stop) and start skiing at different points of the slope. Please contact the Tourist Board for information on snow conditions and the state of the slope: +39 0474 501 037. Use of the cross-country skiing slope is subject to a fee but free of charge for guests staying at a San Vigilio Tourist Office member facility!

Setting out from Ritsch, this varied loop-route leads north over the Große Moos and through vast Alpine meadows towards the cable car for Ortisei/St. Ulrich, with the nearby Dolomite peaks of the Langkofel and the Plattkofel ever in sight. After a short uphill stretch, we head downwards through a stretch of woodland and over Alpine meadows with traditional Alpine dairy farms. In Hartl, you come to a curve in the trail and ski on, slightly uphill, along the slope through the vast Alpine meadows. There is a steep uphill stretch just before the trail meets the Möser trail, followed by easy, undulating terrain back to the set-off point in Ritsch.

The cross-country skiing track at the Passo delle Erbe, at over 2.000 hm, expand through the snow-covered mountain pastures of the Puez-Geisler Nature Park in front of the mountain Pütia, where the fresh air seems to glisten and the soothing tranquility of the winter dominates the Dolomites. The daily prepared track is ideal for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, who will find ideal skiing conditions as well as breath-taking surroundings and inviting mountain inns offering mouth-watering delicacies.

Possiblity to rental cross-country ski in Antermoia.

The Saltria - Monte Pana link trail is reserved exclusively for experienced cross-country skiers. 

It begins on a descent through vast Alpine meadows, leading shortly afterwards through the woods and along narrow riverside trail, in a constant slope to Monte Pana. The trail features numerous twists and turns and the utmost of caution is advised on one particularly exposed stretch.