What to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo: the 8 best experiences

Let yourself be transported by a snowmobile piloted by an experienced guide to a typical cabin in Val di Fassa, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Dolomites in Trentino.

Depending on your needs, lunch can start at 12:00 or 1:30 pm. The start of the snowmobile excursion is then at 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. in Campitello di Fassa, where a guide will be waiting for you and will lead you to the hut by snowmobile along the snowy trails (about 20 min).

The lodge is located in Val Duron, one of the four Ladin valleys in the Fassa Valley ski area, nestled among the Dolomite rocks of Sasso Piatto and Catinaccio (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

You can choose from two different options (Drinks not included):
- Single Dish: one dish from a first or second course chosen from the menu and dessert.
- Full Menu: an appetizer, a single dish between first or second course chosen from the menu and dessert.

Among the specialties of the lodge you can choose first courses such as tagliatelle with venison ragout or porcini mushrooms, the trio of dumplings (spinach speck and cheese). Otherwise we recommend polenta prepared on a wood-burning stove as in the old days and accompanied by rabbit or other condiments such as melted cheese, goulash or mushrooms.

There is a reduced menu for children up to 6 years old.

For the return, the guide will take you back to the meeting point. In case of a high turnout, the table must be cleared at 1:30 pm (for 12:00 reservation) or 3:00 pm (for 1:30 reservation). The return time will be decided by the facility.

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.

The horse and sleigh ride on the Seiser Alm is an exciting winter adventure with horse-drawn sleighs, admiring spectacular views of the Dolomites.

Thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year, a sleigh ride is the ideal opportunity to admire the majestic landscape against the alpine backdrop of the Dolomites; in addition, your guide will provide you with wool blankets to stay warm throughout the excursion. The carriage can carry up to 6 people. In case of larger groups you will go on different carriages.

The excursion is available daily from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm departing from Compaccio.

You need to take the Alpe di Siusi Cabinovia to reach Compaccio then you can sit on the carriage and govder an unforgettable day among the best snowy landscapes of Alpe di Siusi in Trentino Alto Adige.

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.

The horseback ride includes an aperitif to admire the beautiful views of the Fassa Valley. The duration of the walk is 1h and 30 minutes. Including the aperitif, the experience lasts about 2h and 30 minutes.

The horseback ride starts from the riding stables in Campitello di Fassa, very close to Canazei, in the heart of the Fassa Valley. You will be given some guidance and advice on how to ride and behave with horses. The tour is also suitable for beginners.

At the end of the ride the guide will lead you to a meadow near a hut where you can lie down and enjoy a local wine. In case of bad weather, you will be able to sit inside the lodge.

Photos will be taken the whole way (if you want), so you won't have to worry about pulling out your cell phone. Helmets are mandatory and will be provided to you by the riding school as well as all necessary equipment. Clothing, on the other hand, is not included; we recommend long pants and closed-toe shoes.

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.)