Snowshoeing in Veneto: the 6 best

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.

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).

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.

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.)

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.