The 2 best Snowshoeing Hikes in the Fassa Valley

Group snowshoeing between Moena and Passo San Pellegrino is a unique opportunity to spend a relaxing morning or afternoon in the fresh snow in the Dolomites. The following options are available for snowshoeing.

Half-day (Tuesday, Saturday)

Two-hour afternoon hike from 2 p.m. From the Costabella chairlift, you will hike into the snowy forest surrounding the San Pellegrino Pass alpine lake.

Thursday

For the sunset snowshoe hike you will need to take the Costabella chairlift (not included in the price), then continue to the Paradiso hut where you will stop for a short break. During the walk you will be able to admire the impressive effect of the Enrosadira of the Dolomites.

Friday

The night walk to Passo del Pellegrino starts at 5 p.m. Starting from the Costabella chairlift you will enter the silent forest under the starry sky. At the end of the tour there will be a stop at a mountain hut for apertivo.

Saturday (Full day)

The full-day snowshoe hike starts at approximately 9 a.m. Half will be decided by the guide based on weather conditions. Routes vary between the landscapes of the Fairy Dolomites (Moena), Alpe Lusia and San Pellegrino Pass. A mid-day stop at a refuge for lunch is planned.

Snowshoes are included in the reservation price while the chairlift is payable locally or included with the ski pass.

Snowshoeing by snowmobile at Tre Cime di Lavaredo is a unique and adventurous experience that will take you on a discovery of beautiful snowy landscapes.

The tour involves snowmobiling at Tre Cime di Lavaredo and then a snowshoe hike and sledding descent. It is a peaceful route with beautiful views at the edge of the forest.

The snowshoe hike includes a loop tour, all around Tre Cime di Lavaredo, passing under the dizzying and impressive north walls that rise 550 meters into the sky.

Itinerary description:

• Upon arriving at Rifugio Lago d'Antorno, you rent fast snowmobiles that ascend to Rifugio Auronzo (at 2320 meters) in about 25 minutes. The route you take by snowmobile ends just below the great rock walls of the Tre Cime Di Lavaredo and takes about 30 minutes.
• The snowshoe hike begins at the Auronzo Refuge and follows the summer trail counterclockwise to the Forcella Lavaredo, a strategic point for a 360-degree panorama of the surrounding mountains.
• It continues by crossing all the north walls to the Forcella di Mezzo, from which it returns to the Lago d'Antorno Refuge along the Val delle Fontane.
• For the return trip we recommend a nice toboggan ride that can be rented directly at the start of the hike.

A unique experience to admire one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Dolomites and suitable more or less for everyone (physical condition permitting), requiring no particular effort as the uphill part is done driving the snowmobile, so that one can enjoy the panoramic tour of the Peaks and the descent.

Are you ready to savor, accompanied by Alpine Guides, the unique atmosphere that the meeting of snow, mountains and the darkness of the night manages to generate? Snowshoeing is suitable for everyone who also wants to experience winter by moonlight, from those who are looking for a nighttime adventure to those who are looking for a good plate of dumplings in a hut in Val di Fassa.

The activity includes ascent by snowmobile/snowcat, followed by an atmospheric night snowshoeing with headlamps followed by dinner at a mountain hut where you can enjoy typical Trentino dishes with a sled or snowmobile ride depending on the possibilities. Itineraries vary each week. The sledding descent is optional and not provided for all itineraries.

Hiking boots or after-ski boots are required for all snowshoeing in the Fassa Valley and it is recommended to bring a backpack with a wind/rain jacket, water bottle and snacks.

Be prepared for a cabin dinner experience with snowmobile transport and night snowshoeing in the Fassa Valley and enjoy a fantastic night in the snow and fairy tale landscapes of Trentino.

If you are not equipped, you can rent snowshoes directly by contacting the lodge.

On this snowshoe hike you will have the opportunity to see unique and spectacular sights across the Ahrn and Taufers Valleys. Depending on the day of the week and weather conditions you can choose from 5 different destinations.

Snowshoeing in Riva di Tures - Tuesday

Small, technically easy and not very strenuous tour to an alpine pasture that in winter offers unique sensations and glimpses of the Collalto Mountain, considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the Eastern Alps. Tour suitable for everyone lasting about 3 hours.

Snowshoe hike in Casere - Wednesday

Near the border with Austria, this tour leads to the Adler(alm) mountain hut, an idyllic place with breathtaking views. Technically simple tour, it involves a 3-4 hour flat hike.

Snowshoeing in Speikboden - Thursday

The Speikboden ski lift is an essential aid on this tour. On the new Zirmweg to the Treyer alpine hut and depending on conditions, you may traverse eastward over the mountain ridge to the Sonnklar hut. Technically easy tour, involves a hike of about 4 hours.

Snowshoeing at Rio Bianco - Friday

Rio Banco is located in a small and very characteristic side valley of the Ahrn Valley. You will start the hike by traversing the fairy-tale landscape of the valley floor and then climb up to the Innerhofer hut. Because you will be hiking about 500 meters in altitude, it is important to be in good physical shape and it is preferable to have hiking experience in the snow. The tour is technically challenging with a duration of about 3 hours.

Snowshoeing at Klausberg - Saturday

A snowshoe hike with truly spectacular panoramic views and impressions via the Unterbergalm and touching on the Holzlechnhütte peak. Technically easy tour, involves a hike of about 3 hours.

You need to show up with appropriate winter clothing: waterproof clothes, snowboard or hiking shoes, gloves, beanie, sunglasses.

Snowshoes and poles are to be rented on site for €10 per person, and in some cases it is necessary to buy a cable car ticket.

Snowshoeing in Val di Fassa in Trentino from Canazei will allow you to discover snowshoeing routes with snow-covered landscapes and breathtaking views of the Dolomites. This excursion canò be developed according to three different modes:

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Evening with aperitif (Wednesdayì)

Easy snowshoeing in the Fassa Valley immersed in a fantastic winter landscape after sunset. An’exciting snowshoe walk suitable for everyone, colored by the last lights of sunset! After the sun has gone down behind the mountains, we will use our headlamps for an evocative snowshoe hike through the snowy forests! After the snowshoeing is over, there will be a stop at the hut or restaurant where a relaxing aperitif will be waiting for us. The walk will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes, return for 19:00.

Half day (Saturday)

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Beautiful half-day snowshoe hike in one of the iconic places of the Dolomites. The hike takes place at Passo Pordoi, at the foot of the Sella massif and in front of Marmolada. The hike will be about 2 hours, return è scheduled for 1 p.m. The snowshoe hike è suitable for everyone. After the snowshoe hike, those who want to can take advantage of it to go up by cable car independently to the top of Sass Pordoi on the Terrace of the Dolomites at an altitude of 2950m, where the 360° panorama will leave you breathless.

Full day with lunch (Tuesdayì-Thursdayì-Sunday)

The Alpine Guides offer a’full-day snowshoeing excursion, so you can reach the most characteristic and scenic refuges in the Fassa Valley safely. Snowshoeing includes a well-deserved lunch break at typical Dolomite refuges where there will be no shortage of traditional local dishes (lunch not included and pay on the spot). Snow trails are chosen according to weather conditions and require basic physical preparation. Areas with the most scenic and picturesque routes in the Fassa Valley include Fedaia Pass, Sella Pass, Gardeccia and Ciampedie, Monzoni Valley, San Pellegrino Pass and Costalunga Pass. The snowshoeing will be about 4 hours plus time for lunch, return è scheduled for 3:30 pm.  

During these snowshoe tours you will be accompanied by mountain guides in total safety. The snowshoeing tours are suitable for beginners, however, the full-day outing requires a minimum of physical fitness.

(Snowshoe rental is not è included but è always to be paid extra (cost 5€) even at the evening hike with aperitif.)

Exciting snowshoeing in Val di Sole in the Stelvio National Park, accompanied by an experienced guide who will be able to show you the best routes and answer your questions about the area.

You can choose from 4 hikes depending on the duration and time of day. Experienced mountain guides will accompany you through snowy trails to discover animal tracks in the snow.

Evening hike with alpine hut dinner

In a fairytale winter environment, you will walk through fir and larch forests crossing the distinctive " Tibetan Bridge". Afterwards, you will reach the open pasture and be able to observe animal tracks in the snow and admire the starry winter sky before heading to the warmth of the alpine hut where a dinner of typical products will be waiting for you. Reservations and dinner consumption not included in the price of the hike.

Evening hike

Exciting nighttime adventure in the forest, accompanied only by the light of your headlamp, where you will get in touch with nature by observing animal footprints and the reflections on the snow crystals of your lights. You will also have the opportunity to be able to admire the beautiful night sky with the unmistakable winter constellations.

Half-day excursion

Excursion within the Stelvio National Park (Pejo Valley or Rabbi Valley) to discover the tracks on the snow of the wild animals that live in these natural environments.

Day hike

Beautiful hike overlooking the Brenta Dolomites, which through a path immersed in a forest of firs and larches will lead you to Lago delle Malghette, an evocative alpine lake. Possibility to stop at Malga Vigo for lunch. The return will be by other path that will take you back to the starting point (loop trail).

Choose the experience that suits you best or give an emotion to experience together with the people you care about.

Dog trekking with huskies in the Brenta Dolomites, departing from Pinzolo and in the company of fantastic Alaskan Malamute specimens.

The activity consists of a real snowshoe hike on easy, level trails, also suitable for children of any age, tied to the dogs via a harness and an elastic rope.

The ideal routes for this activity are Malga Ritorto, with departure and arrival at the Patascoss parking lot, or Malga Mondifrà, with departure and arrival from the Grostè parking lot. At the Malga you can have lunch or dinner, upon request (the cost of lunch or dinner is not included in the price).

The dogs, in addition to affection and companionship, will help you in reaching your goal through their pulling power.

Children under 10 years of age, for safety reasons, are paired with a parent, while toddlers can be carried in suitable backpacks by a parent or our guides to enjoy the affection of our Alaskan Malamutes during breaks.

The equipment we recommend is as follows:

• backpack
• thermal clothing
• cap
• warm, waterproof shoes (wide-fitting après-ski boots not recommended)
• water bottle and snack
• sunglasses

The use of snowshoes is subject to weather conditions; in case of ice, the facility may opt to use crampons.

Snowshoeing in and around Paganella in Andalo is a unique opportunity to discover the Dolomites in Trentino by walking together with a snow guide. The starting point of all hikes is Andalo and you can choose from 3 different activities.

Half Day

On the Monday walk, you will head into the snow-covered forests of the Dolomites in the Lava resort for a relaxing morning hike.

For the Thursday and Saturday afternoon hikes, your guide will take you for a high altitude hike in Paganella, specifically to Conca d'argento and Sant'Antonio.

The minimum age to participate is 8 years old.

Evening

On Tuesdays you will go up to high altitude with the lifts (not included in the price) where the experience will begin. The snowshoe hike will be at Sant'Antonio Pass and you will be able to watch the sunset at the "Croz del Rasàr" viewpoint. During the walk you will also have the opportunity to have an aperitif at the refuge (not included).

On Saturday the walk will be at Prati di Gaggia and you will reach a chalet where you will have an aperitif and a dinner of typical products (not included in the price and to be booked separately). At the end of the dinner you will return to Andalo with the lifts.

Minimum age to participate is 10 years.

Full day

On Wednesday morning, you will traverse the dense snow-covered forests and travel to the Pradel Molveno plateau in the Brenta Dolomites. Lunch will be at the refuge (not included in the price) or packed lunch. The duration of the activity is 7 hours.

The minimum age to participate is 14 years.

Appropriate mountain hiking clothing is required for all hikes and bring snacks and water.

An ideal winter outing to enjoy the scenic beauty and enjoy outdoor activities in the snow. You will have the opportunity to take a fantastic snowshoeing trip in the woods of Madonna di Campiglio, surrounded by breathtaking views. Both group and private snowshoeing tours are available.

Private Tour

The 2-hour private tour allows a walk around Malga Ritorto and possibly lunch (not included in the snowshoe hike and to be booked by phone). Departure is at the patascoss parking lot. Once there, you will have lunch while the guide returns. You will return independently.

For the day snowshoeing, the route will be decided with the guide, who will organize the excursion in the best way according to your needs.

Group tours

Group tours are available daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm and last about 3 hours. The start is in Madona di Campiglio and based on snow conditions the location of the excursion will be decided a week in advance. Among the destinations we can find the hike on Mount Spinale or on the slopes of Pradalago, which gives an impressive view of the Brenta Dolomites and Madonna di Campiglio.

For snowshoeing you need sportswear and hiking boots ( NO MOON BOOTS). We also recommend that you bring a backpack with everything you need to best tackle the snowshoe hike (cap, water bottle and snack).