The 8 best Snowshoeing Hikes in Veneto

An ideal winter outing to enjoy the scenic beauty and enjoy outdoor activities in the snow. You will have the opportunity to go on a fantastic snowshoeing tour in the woods of Madonna di Campiglio, surrounded by breathtaking views.

Tours are available daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm and last about 3 hours. The start is in Madonna di Campiglio, and based on snow conditions the location of the hike will be decided a week in advance. Among the destinations you can find the hike on Mount Spinale or on the slopes of Pradalago, which gives a striking 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).

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.

This excursion can be developed in three different modes:

Evening with aperitif (Wednesday)

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, headlamps will be used! 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, Meeting at 17:00 return for 19:00.

Half day (Monday or Friday)

Half-day educational excursion with Mountain Guides to experience moving through the snow with snowshoes! Many different routes, to discover the most scenic places in the Fassa Valley. We will learn how to approach the mountains in a winter guise: we will talk about snow conditions, choice of routes and proper use of the equipment. Meeting at 9:30 a.m., return around 12:30 p.m. Duration hike about 2 hours and a quarter.

Full day (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday)

The Alpine Guides offer a full-day educational snowshoe hike, so you can reach the most beautiful and spectacular alpine pastures in the Fassa Valley. We will learn how to approach the mountain in its winter guise: we will talk about snow conditions, route selection and proper use of equipment.

This option includes a lunch break at typical huts in the Dolomites where there will be no shortage of traditional local dishes (lunch not included and pay on the spot). The hike will be about 4 hours. Departure time 9:30 a.m. and return scheduled for 3:30 p.m. 

During these snowshoe tours you will be accompanied by mountain guides.

Snowshoes and poles are provided free of charge by the guides.

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 hut where you can enjoy typical Trentino dishes with a descent by snowmobile or snowcat depending on the location. Itineraries vary each week.

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.

Get ready 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.

Snowshoes and poles will be provided by the guides.