Snowshoeing
Clip on snowshoes and embark upon an adventure immersed in the snow-white nature that surrounds the villages of Val Rendena.
Snowshoes are ideal for winter excursions in the mountains. Wander through the woods nestled among the Dolomites. Take hikes along unexplored trails within hidden valleys or stay on marked trails. Any way you do it will be unforgettable.
We recommend always going in the company of an alpine guide, who can help you decipher the innumerable secrets of the untouched nature.
EXCURSIONS ON THE SNOW
For those of you looking for the silence of the woods or a walk surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, the entire area offers a great many options beyond skiing. The winter itineraries range from simple walks in the woods to snowshoeing, or even ski touring.
PANORAMA
1 SENTIERO “DEI SIORI”
Traditional, easy tourist walk offering beautiful views of the Brenta Dolomites.
Type of itinerary: easy track.
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutes (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 40 metres.
Difficulty: easy and suitable for everyone.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter clothing, walking poles and instep crampons or snowshoes.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
RITORTO
2 MALGA RITORTO
Climb up above Madonna di Campiglio through the pine forest to the pastures of Ritorto, for a breathtaking view.
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: 2 hours 40 minutes (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 235 metres.
Difficulty: being used to an uneven mountain pavement is required.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter mountain clothing, snowshoes and walking poles, water bottle or thermos flask.
Notes and advice: food and drinks available at the restaurant/refuge.
When the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
RITORTO
3 STRADA DI RITORTO
Walk on a flat road till the wide land of the mountain hut from where the panorama on the Dolomites is majestic.
Type of itinerary: walk.
Time required: 40 minutes (one way).
Difference of altitude: 100 metres.
Difficulty: easy itinerary for everyone.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter clothing, walking poles and instep crampons or snowshoes.
Notes and advice: food and drinks available at the restaurant/refuge.
When the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
VAL NAMBINO
4 LAGO DI NAMBINO
This glacial lake above Madonna di Campiglio in its white winter mantle is an enchanting experience.
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: 2 hours 10 minutes (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 255 metres.
Difficulty: take care of the sloping sections for the formation of icy areas. The route can be shortened by travelling up to the Piana di Nambino by car or taxi.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter clothing, walking poles and instep crampons or snowshoes.
Notes and advice: At the mountain hut it’s possible to drink and eat something thanks to the presence of a cafè-restaurant. When the soil
is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
PIANA DELLE MALGHETTE
5 MALGA DI VIGO
Malghette, with their wonderful forests and unusual view of the Brenta Dolomites, bring you intensely close to nature.
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: about 2 hours (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 160 metres.
Difficulty: the route is quite long but without particular difficulty.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter mountain clothing, walking poles and snowshoes or instep crampons, water bottle or thermos flask.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
CAMPO CARLO MAGNO
6 ANELLO VAGLIANELLA
A monitored route for snowshoes excursions that passes through the pastures to explore the traditional alpine farms.
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: 1 hour 45 minutes (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 260 metres.
Difficulty: easy route suitable for everyone.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter mountain clothing, walking poles and snowshoes, water bottle or thermos flask.
Notes and advice: e route is possible only with snowshoes. During periods of freeze-thaw and at sunny points, beware of the formation of icy sections.
VAGLIANA
7 DOSSI DI VAGLIANA
Amazing landscape at the feet of the northern Brenta Dolomites, visiting quite places where chamois can often be seen.
Type of itinerary: difficult track.
Time required: about 2 hours (one way).
Difference of altitude: 800 metres.
Difficulty: long route at high altitude. Beware of strong winds and bad visibility.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter clothing, walking poles and snowshoes or mountaineering skis, water bottle or thermos flask. Binoculars are recommended for spotting chamois.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
CAMPO CARLO MAGNO
8 MALGA MONDIFRA’
Easy walk along the characteristic field of Campo Carlo Magno till Maga Mondifrà.
Type of itinerary: walk.
Time required: 1 hour (one way).
Difference of altitude: 100 metres.
Difficulty: being used to an uneven mountain pavement is required.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter clothing, walking poles and instep crampons or snowshoes.
Notes and advice: food and drinks available at the restaurant/refuge.
When the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
SPINALE
9 TERRAZZA SUL BRENTA
Going to the Spinale plateau with its characteristic bumpy landscape you get so close to the majestic walls of the Brenta.
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: about 1 hour (one way).
Difference of altitude: 70 metres.
Difficulty: high level hike above the tree line. Strong winds and low visibility can be dangerous.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter mountain clothing, walking poles and snowshoes, water bottle or thermos flask.
Notes and advice: good weather is required for this route. Beware of mist which can cause orientation problems.
SPINALE
10 LA VIA DEI FEVRI
Wonderful view of the town followed by a 360o panorama of the Brenta Dolomites and Adamello-Presanella range.
Type of itinerary: difficult track.
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutes to the Refuge (one way).
Difference of altitude: 755 metres.
Difficulty: long high level excursion above the tree line. Strong winds and low visibility can be dangerous.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter clothing, walking poles and snowshoes or mountaineering skis, water bottle or thermos flask.
Notes and advice: for the high altitude section of the excursion a good weather forecast is required, especially as regards low clouds which can cause orientation problems.
At Spinale 2 chairlift leave the forest road and follow the itinerary in the wood (to avoid the toboggan slope).
VALLESINELLA
11 SENTIERO “DELL’ARCIDUCA”
Vallesinella has a special charm thanks to the magic word of its frozen waterfalls.
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutes (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 125 metres.
Difficulty: the route is quite long but without particular difficulty.
Recommended equipment: appropriate winter mountain clothing, walking poles and instep crampons or snowshoes, water bottle or thermos flask.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts. Avoid Vallesinella public road for avalanche risk.
VAL BRENTA
12 MALGA BRENTA BASSA
Easy walk along a characteristic white firs wood till Malga Brenta Bassa from where it opens an amazing viewpoint on the Brenta Dolomites
Type of itinerary: easy track.
Time required: 2 hours 20 minutes (one way).
Difference of altitude: 150 metres.
Difficulty: being used to an uneven mountain pavement is required.
Recommended equipment: winter clothing, sticks, ice crampons and snow-shoes. ermos with drinks.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
VALLESINELLA
13 CASCATE DI MEZZO
Medium difficult walk among woods of firs and conifers till Malga Brenta bassa and, fgrom there, till the Vallesinella di Mezzo waterfalls
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutes (round trip).
Difference of altitude: 200 metres.
Difficulty: being used to an uneven mountain pavement is required.
Recommended equipment: winter clothing, sticks, ice crampons and snow-shoes. ermos with drinks.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
S. ANTONIO DI MAVIGNOLA
14 CLEMP
Medium difficult walk along the woods till Forte Clemp and the area with the same name
Type of itinerary: track of medium difficulty.
Time required: 1 hours 15 minutes (one way).
Difference of altitude: 400 metres.
Difficulty: the path is quite steep but it doesn’t require technical skills.
Recommended equipment: winter clothing, sticks, ice crampons and snow-shoes. Termos with drinks.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
MILEGNA
15 STRADA DEI MASI
Escursione semplice tra pascoli erbosi fino a caratteristici masi alpini.
Type of itinerary: easy track.
Time required: 1 hours 30 minutes (one way).
Difference of altitude: 400 metres.
Difficulty: the path is quite steep but it doesn’t require technical skills.
Recommended equipment: winter clothing, sticks, ice crampons and snow-shoes. Termos with drinks.
Notes and advice: when the soil is frozen or when it’s melting, be careful of possible iced parts.
In order to stay safe when enjoying the winter beauty of the mountains, as well as to discover new itineraries, contact an expert alpine guide and make sure you carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe pole
