Winter hikes in the Dolomites

YOUR LITTLE WINTER WONDER

Name: Meteorit
Price range: $

Either on your own or together with a guide. When snowshoeing, you can trudge through the winter landscape for hours on end, have snowball fights en route or simply stop for a moment to take in the majestic mountain scenery and enjoy the snow-covered alpine meadows and forest paths. Our AMA Stay in San Vigilio is the ideal starting point for your own little winter wonder. We would be happy to advise you on your choice of winter tour through our protected nature parks in the heart of the Dolomites.

6 TOUR TIPS FROM FRITZ AND KLAUS

Escursioni invernali

Rina > Munt da Rina: easy hike, 3 hours (there and back)
AMA Stay > Tamersc > Pederü: easy to moderately difficult, long hike approx. 5 hours (there and back)
Pederü > Fanes: moderately difficult hike, approx. 4 hours (there and back)

Snowshoe hikes:

Pederü > Fodara Vedla > Sennes: moderately
difficult snowshoe hike, approx. 4 hours (there and back)
Pé de Börz > Monte Muro: moderately difficult snowshoe hike, approx. 4 hours (there and back)
Rina > Munt da Rina > Lago del Colletto: moderately difficult snowshoe hike, approx. 4 hours (there and back) * our favourite tour!

THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY

WHAT TO BRING AND HOW TO DRESS FOR HIKING IN THE DOLOMITES

In winter, the 'onion rule' is even more important, in particular:

technical thermal underwear and technical socks
technical clothing: turtleneck shirt and sweatshirt, winter hardshell jacket with hood, technical winter trousers
avoid ski suits or ski trousers: they keep you too warm (and therefore you risk getting cold) and restrict movement
waterproof gloves
multi-purpose bandana (can be used as scarf and/or cap) + cap or headband
high hiking boots made of Gore-Tex® or other water-proof material

What equipment should you bring?

telescopic poles: help you move forward in the snow both up and downhill
crampons/ice cleats: useful on icy stretches, also frequent in the absence of snow
snowshoes and gaiters: essential if you plan to walk in fresh snow

What to pack in your backpack?

thermos flask with hot, sugary drink
light but energetic snack: muesli bars, chocolate or dried fruit
spare clothing: once the ascent is over, change clothing that is in contact with your skin
packed lunch, perhaps a Dolomite version: rye bread, speck and alpine cheese
spare gloves
footpath app or, even better, classic paper map: in cold weather, your smartphone battery runs out very quickly!
rubbish bag: collect everything, even tangerine peels!