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years people have come to the Dolomites to walk
on the many marked paths, which meander at low,
medium and high levels between the charming hamlets
and villages of the South Tyrol. In summer, people
are stopped in their tracks by the greens of lush
pastures and woodland, not to mention the intense
colours of flowerboxes and wildflower-strewn meadows.
And yet in winter, when the vivid colours are gone
and the valleys succumb to the brilliant white of
heavy snowfall, the effect is equally spellbinding. |
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whatever the seasonal changes, it is the ever-present
Dolomites, looming large above the charming valleys,
which make it such a paradise for walkers in both
winter and summer. Furthermore, this unique combination
of the 'enchanting' and the ‘awe-inspiring'
can be admired from all walking routes, whether
meandering along the valley bottom or snowshoeing
under the vertical walls of the massifs on upland
trails that contour the valley. |
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These
walks are magical and will, at times, lead you to
remote and completely silent parts of the valley.
Regardless of the magnificent scenery, your exhilaration
will somehow take on an extra dimension when you are
out in the winter air, wrapped up warm with fresh
snow underfoot and all around you, perhaps with a
flask and a packed lunch in your rucksack or on your
way to a mountain hut, where hot soup and more awaits.
It is not surprising then that winter walking has
always been popular amongst the local people and it
is often their footsteps you end up following after
fresh snow has fallen! |
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attraction for the winter walker is wildlife; here,
it is not uncommon to see arctic hares, chamois, golden
eagles and silver foxes. |
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Haus
Valentin is the ideal base for walkers, offering
excellent 'from-the-door' access to many delightful
winter trails and a good range of different itineraries
to suit individual preferences. At Haus Valentin you
can join our organised
winter walks. These range from easy riverside
strolls to moderate walks higher up the valley, with
occasional itineraries in neighbouring valleys too.
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If
you would prefer to walk
independently, you can browse through our 'Ideas
& Information Files', which you will find in the
chalet. They provide easy access to several magnificent
walking routes and, in most cases, a 'Route Laminate'
is available too. |
| In
Arabba, where downhill skiing is probably the main
attraction, we can organise winter walking two days
a week for those wanting to try something different. |
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