Surrounded by the rare beauty of nature, three unique snowshoeing adventures near Sterzing/Vipiteno invite you to fully immerse yourself in the enchanting winter magic of South Tyrol.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of a true winter wonderland as fresh snow crunches beneath your snowshoes.
- Embark on three outings to authentic, little-known areas, surrounded by the untouched beauty of nature.
- In the evenings, unwind in the alpine town of Sterzing/Vipiteno, celebrated as one of Italy’s most beautiful medieval towns.
Itinerary
Are you looking to escape the stresses of your daily routine?Programma ( 5 )
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Day 1
Arrival
Arrive independently in Sterzing / Vipiteno and check in at your hotel.
With its colourful houses, charming streets lined with shops, and picturesque medieval squares, Vipiteno is rightfully celebrated as one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy. You’ll see why as soon as you arrive.Enjoy a delightful dinner in a local restaurant (not included) -
Day 2
ALLRISSALM
Meet your professional UIAGM/IFMGA-certified mountain guide in the morning to review your equipment together. Your adventure begins with one of the most fascinating and unforgettable experiences: a snowshoeing outing along the Austrian border in the Breonian Alps, beneath the imposing Tribulaun, whose summit rises beyond 3000 meters / 9843'.
To start, your guide will drive you to Gossensass. From there, you’ll hike through the Pflersch Valley to the Sankt Anton Church (1215m / 3986'), where you will stop to fasten your snowshoes. Following the signs for Allriss, cross the brook and veer right onto the road toward Stein. Shortly after the fork, turn left onto a winding forest service road that leads to Allrissalm (1534m /5033'), a traditional and picturesque mountain farmstead, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch (included)From this charming spot, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the enchanted, snow-covered forests.Finally, retrace your steps back to the Sankt Anton Church and return to the car along the same route you followed in the morning.Overnight in Hotel, dinner not included. -
Day 3
Val Ridanna
Today’s snowshoe adventure unfolds in the foothills of some of the most imposing peaks in the High Eisack Valley, along a moderately steep forest service road.Your guide will drive you to Maiern at 1400 meters / 4593' of altitude. Behind the Schneeberg Hotel, you’ll find the trail sign for Zunderspitzhütte, the destination for the day.
Heading south, you’ll enter a forest and ascend along the forest service road. The route winds uphill through woods before opening up to snow-laden alpine meadows. After approximately two hours of hiking, you’ll arrive at the Zunderspitzhütte farmstead (1910m / 6266'), where you can stop for lunch (included)If time allows, you may continue towards other pastures before beginning your return. Following the same route back, you’ll conclude your day immersed in the peaceful atmosphere of this winter landscape.Overnight in Hotel, dinner not included. -
Day 4
Freundalm
On today’s excursion, you will explore the historic farmstead trail, once used to access silver and lead mines. This trail now leads to the sun-kissed Freundalm farmstead.Your adventure begins with your guide driving you to Obertelfes. From the main town fountain, you will fasten your snowshoes and follow the signs for Freundalm, veering left towards Maso Kappeler, an Alpine farmhouse situated at 1353 meters / 4439'. Continue your journey, crossing forests and meadows on a moderately steep slope, until you reach Freundalm at 1720 meters / 5643'. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch in classic Alpine style.Afterward, from the farmstead, you can choose to continue snowshoeing through soft, glistening snow-blanketed expanses, which you can imagine transforming into beautiful, lush green pastures once the warm summery weather arrives. To return, simply retrace your steps to Obertelfes, where your guide will drive you back to Sterzing / Vipiteno.Overnight in Hotel, dinner not included. -
Day 5
Departure
Leave independently after breakfast (tranfer available on request and with extra cost)
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