SNOWSHOEING

Snowshoeing at Cinque Torri Area

In the morning meet your local English speaking professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain guide for a trip briefing, orientation and to check the equipment for the day. Take a private transfer to the Lagazuoi Cinque Torri (Five Towers) area in the heart of the Eastern Dolomites, at the confluence of three valleys: the Ampezzo valley, Val Badia and upper Val Cordevole. Here, take the chairlift up through the forest to the impressive Cinque Torri boulders. This stage is of great interest for both the spectacular mountains around and the abundance of reminders of the terrible years of WWI, due to the vicinity of the former border between the long-dismantled Hapsburg Empire and Italy. Complete a half circle of the Cinque Torri, or take the trail across the boulders. Your hike today will take you through WW1 trenches, with spectacular views over the Tofane and Lagazuoi massifs. Enjoy the fantastic traditional cuisine, the local dishes and those of the Ampezzo area, and the beautiful views from the terrace of your lunch-stop Rifugio. Descend by chair-lift and take a private transfer to your hotel.

(~ 2 hours hiking 2km / 1,2 miles, 115m / 380’ ascent and descent.)

Cost: Euro 1000 (1person) – Euro 1070 (2persons) – Euro 1210 (3persons) – Euro 1270 (4persons).

The cost includes:

1 guided snowshoeing day with a local English speaking UIAGM/IFGMA professional mountain guide, snowshoeing rental, lift ticket, return transfer, maps of the area, guide’s lunch, A Wow Nature’s reforestation projects contribution to make your trip carbon-neutral.

Snowshoeing at Tre Cime di Lavaredo

A superb snowshoe to the soaring Tre Cime di Lavaredo – the most famous landmark in all the Dolomites. The area is a sort of “open air museum,” as there are lots of reminders of the First World War – tunnels, bunkers, and old barracks. Tre Cime is also part of the world history of mountaineering – the first routes were climbed in the 1930s. In the morning meet your local English speaking professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain guide for a trip briefing, orientation and to check the equipment for the day. Take a private transfer to Lake Antorno (30 min drive), and take a skidoo transfer to Rifugio Auronzo (2,332m / 7,650′) at the foot of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks. Hike beneath the imposing south faces of the Tre Cime, admiring the spectacular rock spires and strangely formed needles of the Cadini mountain group to the south and the Croda Rossa to the west. Hike to Col di Mezzo (2,324m /7,625’), the highest point of today’s snowshoe hike. Begin your descent to Malga Rin Bianco for a delicious lunch of traditional dishes (not included) and make your way to Lago D’Antorno for your return transfer to Cortina.

(~ 2-3 hours hiking 6km / 3,6 miles, 80m / 265’ ascent, 515m/1,689’ descent.)

Option to hike from Lago D’Antorno to Rifugio Auronzo, avoiding the skidoo transfer (additional

4km / 2,4 miles, 470m / 1,540’ ascent).

Cost: Euro 1020 (1person) – Euro 1110 (2persons) – Euro 1280 (3persons) – Euro 1370 (4persons).

The cost includes:

1 guided snowshoeing day with a local English speaking UIAGM/IFGMA professional mountain guide, snowshoeing rental, snowmobile transfer to rifugio Auronzo, return transfer; maps of the area, guide’s lunch, A Wow Nature’s reforestation projects contribution to make your trip carbon-neutral.