Get ready for an adventure in the picturesque winter mountain landscape of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, guided snow hikes offer an exciting way to discover the region. From trails immersed in the woods to panoramic views at high altitude, each outing is accompanied by expert mid-mountain guides, ready to share their knowledge of flora, fauna, history and the local area with you, transforming every experience into an unforgettable memory.
Join us on an exciting guided snowshoe hike to the majestic Neddis and Dimon mountains. With an elevation gain of 800 metres and a distance of 10 kilometres, this adventure offers breathtaking views and enchanting landscapes. We will guide you along a moderately challenging route, providing tips on how to use snowshoes and trekking poles. Along the way, we will explore historical and environmental curiosities and give you an insight into the importance of avalanche rescue equipment. The highlight will be reached at the top of these mountains, in the centre of the region, with an unforgettable 360-degree view of Carnia. Join us for this extraordinary experience in contact with nature. We will meet in Ligosullo for a briefing and transfer to the starting point of the excursion at Castel Valdajer.
Following the picturesque trail of the Carnic porters and using snowshoes, we will reach the enchanting Casera Palgrande di Sopra. The hike, which is challenging but rewarding, offers breathtaking views and insights into the technique of using the equipment, enriched with historical and environmental information. Part of the outing will be dedicated to a practical exercise on avalanche self-rescue. The route has an elevation gain of 825 metres and a length of 7.5 kilometres. Meeting point at Laghetti Timau for briefing and departure.
Snowshoe excursion that will take us to the splendid Malga Tuglia and the panoramic Geu Basso pass. The excursion is challenging but very rewarding. The view from the Geu Basso pass is incredible. Part of the outing will be dedicated to practical training on the use of avalanche rescue equipment.
Snowshoe excursion in the presence of the Sernio and Grauzaria mountains. Passing by the Grauzaria refuge, we will reach the splendid Del Mestri hut. The excursion is challenging but very rewarding. Part of the outing will be dedicated to practical training on the use of avalanche rescue equipment.
Easy snowshoe hike starting from Sappada to reach the beautiful Digola Pass. We will follow a circular route. We will also see the Ziegelhutte lake. The hike is not demanding but requires a minimum level of fitness given the distance covered. A small part of the outing will be dedicated to some tips on the use of avalanche rescue equipment.
On the border between Italy and Austria, near the Pramollo Pass, lies the picturesque "via delle malghe" (alpine hut trail), a route that reveals all its magic during the winter and is ideal for enchanting snowshoe excursions, immersing you in a fairytale landscape surrounded by imposing peaks. Mount Corona, the destination of the snowshoe hike, stands out from the lively atmosphere of the pass (a renowned ski resort) and is an oasis of tranquillity with spectacular views. The Julian, Carnic and Gail Alps stretch out along the horizon, offering scenery that is a real treat for the eyes. The summit of Monte Veglia Casera For is an ideal place for a pleasant break during this fascinating excursion. A distinctive feature of the route is its southern exposure, which allows you to enjoy the sun and pleasant temperatures even in the middle of winter, while creating fascinating plays of light and contrasts on the snow illuminated by the sun's rays.
The Razzo plateau is undoubtedly an iconic location for winter activities. The proposed itinerary involves reaching the picturesque plateau where the Chiansaveit dairy farm stands, crossing gentle ups and downs that offer breathtaking alpine views. Brentoni, Tinisa and Bivera stand as stern guardians of these lands, their harshness contrasting with the gentle pastures covered by a blanket of snow crossed by hikers. Towards Chiansaveit, you are greeted by a charming grove of larch trees still enveloped in winter. These trees, despite their coniferous nature, lose their needles during the winter season. Snowshoeing is therefore an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in spectacular views and fairytale landscapes, in a relatively uncrowded area suspended a stone's throw from the sky.
In the peaceful setting of the Friulian Dolomites, a unique opportunity to climb up to the Pradut Refuge, a beautiful panoramic balcony overlooking the rugged surrounding peaks, from Col Nudo to Duranno and beyond. A more challenging route than usual in terms of elevation gain, which will allow us to climb the northern slope of Monte Resettum, through increasingly sparse woods. Packed lunch or lunch at the Pradut Refuge. PLEASE NOTE: in case of little snow, the excursion will take place without snowshoes and hiking crampons are required.
Snowshoe hike starting from Sauris di Sopra. The forest gives way to wide panoramic views, from the Carnic Alps to the Dolomites. We climb up to Sella Festons and then descend gently to the dairy. We will have lunch here, as the dairy is sunny and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. During the excursion, we will have the opportunity to talk about the snow-covered environment, its beauty and its dangers, so that we can enjoy our snowshoeing in complete safety.
The excursion departs in the afternoon from Sella Nevea. We will climb up to the Montasio plateaus, a place of absolute beauty, and enjoy the sunset. The snowshoe hike continues towards Malga Cregnedul and then returns to the village. During the second part of the excursion, we will be accompanied by the light of the full moon. All the ingredients are there for a day to remember!
Let's take advantage of the extra 24 hours offered by the leap year with an evocative snowshoe hike! Choosing Thursday will allow us to fully appreciate the beauty of Val Saisera and the climb to Sella Sompdogna, far from the crowds that usually characterise the valley at weekends. The proposed itinerary extends beyond the classic snowshoe route, including the climb to the Fratelli Grego refuge. We will continue through the picturesque forest of beech, spruce and fir trees that separates the building from the picturesque Sompdogna lake, a treasure trove of biological uniqueness. The clearing where the lake is located allows us to admire the clear sky of the Julian Alps above us, previously hidden by the needles of the conifers. Next, we will head towards the Sella, reaching an idyllic plateau covered in white snow and dotted with larch trees, bare and waiting for lush leaves during the warm season. A forest track will take us back to the refuge, from where we will descend along the path we took on the way up towards the valley.
The winter snowshoe hike reaches its most evocative point in front of the majestic highest mountain in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Monte Cogliàns (2,780 metres). The setting is extraordinary; immersed in one of the most iconic corners of the region, you cross slopes, woods and white valleys that rise towards the Marinelli refuge, lapped by the Moraretto stream. The spectacle that unfolds from the picturesque plateau on which the refuge is located is absolutely priceless. A wonderful panoramic view stretches to the horizon, with the majestic scenery of Carnia unfolding all around, except to the north, where the imposing mass of Cogliàns embraces the ridge, seeming to watch over those who venture into these places. The route itself does not present any particular technical difficulties, but requires adequate training given the considerable difference in altitude to be tackled with snowshoes. If snow conditions allow, a variation of the route may be considered, leaving the forest track that leads to the refuge. The guide reserves the right to select the most suitable itinerary based on the conditions at the time.
The Montasio plateau is a magical place in every season, but the wonder it offers at sunset and at nightfall during winter is unparalleled. With this snowshoe hike, we will discover all the charm of this place that seems suspended between the Julian Alps, a stone's throw from the sky. Beautiful fir woods will accompany us on our way to the plateau, while the snow crunches under our snowshoes, until we reach the plateau itself, where the majestic Julian Alps frame this splendid place, appearing almost like a painting all around us. Here we can admire the explosion of colours at sunset; in ideal weather conditions, you can even see the distant Dolomites contrasting with the fiery red of dusk. As night falls, the stars in the January sky will seem so low and bright that you will feel you can touch them. In this mystical atmosphere, we will descend towards Sella Nevea by the light of our head torches, surrounded by the silence and charm of the snowy night.
Snowshoeing in the splendid setting of the Friulian Dolomites to discover the fort on Mount Miaron. The structure, dating back to the 1910s, offers not only historical interest but also a superb view of the upper Tagliamento valley. It is reached via a forest road immersed in woods which, in January, offer a magical and dreamlike atmosphere, making the climb to the fort an unmissable gem for lovers of snowshoeing. To enrich the experience, we will visit the shelter on the opposite side of the fort, which offers an unparalleled view of Cadore. From this exceptional panoramic balcony, we will admire a sunset that will leave everyone speechless, with an exceptional view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. A stunning vantage point from which to admire the “pink mountains” at their most beautiful. The return journey will be along the same route used for the ascent, by the light of head torches.
Snowshoe hike starting from the ski resort of Sappada towards the characteristic Monte Ferro mountain hut, a place of worship for skiers until about 30 years ago, when the closure of the slopes on this side of the valley led to its abandonment. Today, the building has been carefully renovated and offers authentic hospitality and breathtaking views of the Pesarine Dolomites, a rocky jewel that encloses this beautiful valley. Along the route, huts and barns dot the landscape, accompanying the crunch of snow under your snowshoes, creating an idyllic winter scene. An experience not to be missed, with enchanting views, also suitable for beginners!
