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Follow on Google News | Snowshoe Vacations in the Dolomites Now Offered by DolomiteMountains.comThe Dolomites in winter are simply breathtaking - a pristine mountain landscape blanketed with snow and what better way to explore it than to snowshoe?
By: Alexia Nestora The Dolomites in winter are positively enchanting and this year DolomiteMountains.com offers an eight-day snowshoe trip hiking from one lodge to another, crossing several Dolomitic valleys with incredible panoramic views. The mountain lodges, or rifugios, provide all meals and linens, so all travelers have to carry is a light backpack and they'll enjoy the most incredible sunrises and sunsets across snow-swept vistas from these charming alpine lodges. The snowshoe vacation itinerary offered this winter combines the beauty of the region with its cultural and historical highlights. Travelers will snowshoe through areas rich not only in visual appeal, but in artifacts from the First World War. From cannons to galleries built into the mountains, these relics commemorate the bravery of the soldiers who fought in these challenging mountain conditions New Snowshoe Vacation Itinerary Day 1 - Arrive in Alta Badia, Dolomites Arrive in Alta Badia and check into the hotel. Afternoon trip briefing with the snowshoe guide. Day 2 - Pralongia High Plateau Snowshoe up to the Pralongia high plateau where travelers will enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Descend to the meadows of Armentarola. Day 3 - Up to Rifugio Lagazuoi Snowshoe beside the impressive rock walls of the Fanis group of peaks, up to Rifugio Lagazuoi. In the evening enjoy the sunset from the famous terrasse (terrace) from where snowshoers will have a fantastic 360° view. Day 4 - Crossing the Realms of the Val di Fanes In the morning depart on the famous Alta Via N. 1 trail crossing the Forcella da Lago and Alpe di Fanes Grande towards the next rifugio. Day 5 - Loop Around the Rifugio From the rifugio, snowshoe to the top of the Monte Sella di Fanes (2,640m / 8,661'). Day 6 - Fanes-Sennes- Descend to the Rifugio Pederù (1,500m / 4,920') for lunch, then hike up to Rifugio Sennes or Rifugio Fodara Vedla for the evening. Day 7 - Cortina d’Ampezzo In the morning, snowshoe down to Malga Ra Stua and continue along the Boite River to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Spend the afternoon exploring the town, and perhaps indulging in some shopping. Day 8 - Depart Breakfast and departure. To learn more about the snowshoe vacations Dolomite Mountains offers visit: http://dolomitemountains.com/ About Dolomite Mountains: For over fifteen years the staff at Dolomite Mountains has been providing the ultimate active experience and crafting adventures to help travelers uncover, with style, the region’s true spirit. Adventure opportunities include hiking, biking, skiing, climbing and experiencing the thrills of a Via Ferrata. The only local company in the Dolomites specializing and providing unique experiences in adventure travel, Dolomite Mountains seeks to provide every adventurer with the experience of a lifetime. For more information visit: http://dolomitemountains.com or call (347) 826-627 Contact: Alexia Nestora Dolomite Mountains 27 Long Spur Littleton, CO 80127 1.303.898.3376 alexia@lassocommunications.com http://dolomitemountains.com End
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