Snowshoeing in the Dolomites
Exploring the sublime magical winter landscapes
Snowshoers experience the invigoration and solitude of remote waymarked trails that wend their way across high and silent snowfields, where it is not uncommon to see artic hares, chamois, golden eagles and silver foxes. Many trails venture into the rocky reaches and here snowshoers negotiate amazing rock formations, towered over by Dolomite massifs with their rose pink hues standing out against deep blue skies and brilliant white snow. The effect is quite spellbinding.
Viv (centre), usually behind a desk in our UK office, snowshoeing with friends
Preparing to go
snowshoeing
near Pedraces
An wonderful snowshoe trail
at the Falzarego Pass
Organised snowshoeing with Collett's
Collett's guests staying in Corvara and Pedraces Badia can join snowshoeing itineraries five days a week, free of charge and totally optional. These itineraries are totally invigorating. The exhilaration, fun and sense of adventure are immense; there is a certain joy about setting off in good company to spend a day under blue skies, venturing across virgin snow and exploring a real winter wonderland. Our itineraries vary in time, distance and nature. Some leave 'from the door', whilst others involve a short drive.
Snowshoes are available locally at about €6 per day and they are easily attached to a normal pair of walking boots. Pedraces is perhaps the best location for snowshoers/walkers and occasionally we offer people here the choice of two different excursions on the same day so that we can cater for people of varying fitness levels. Corvara is also an excellent springboard for snowshoers.
Self guided snowshoeing
Ultimately, you do exactly as you please, we are available to help, but careful not to interfere. If you prefer to organise your snowshoeing itineraries independently, we will leave you to your own devices. Itinerary ideas and information are always at hand at Office Hour from our organisers and in our chalets ~ These describe several magnificent local snowshoeing itineraries.
Snowshoeing back towards Crovara, descending from the Pralongia Plateau
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nowshoeing in the Alta Badia
near Pedraces
A wonderful snowshoe trail
at the Falzarego Pass near Cortina
bbc books ~ unforgettable walks to take before you die
'Young, jagged and imposing, the Dolomites are perhaps the most striking mountains in Europe. Although they are a stunning location for summer hiking, they are at their most sublime in winter. Stepping into a pair of snowshoes might feel strange at first, but it will allow you to walk to parts of this snowbound wonderland that are normally reserved for mountaineers and extreme skiers.'
Steve Watkins ~ Guest of Collett’s Mountain Holidays 2008
‘Unforgettable Walks to take before you die’ ~ BBC Books ISBN 978-0-56-353908-7
Snowshoeing between Corvara and Pedraces
At your own risk...
Please note that you join our Organised Activities and make use of our ideas & information at your own risk. It is important that you understand that whilst our Activity Organisers have substantial local knowledge and are familiar with the routes which our activities follow, they are not qualified mountain guides.
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