WINTER

As logistic base you’ll stay at the apartment Santner di Vols at the Schlern, the B&B by Helmuth and Brigitte in the very heart of the Central Dolomites. From here you’ll start with your guide to do excursions in everyday changing places. The following proposal is only one example of how to pass one week in the Dolomites.

Day 1
Arrival at the airport of Innsbruck, Verona or Venice, basing on your flight plan and move by train to Bolzano where you will be picked up in station by your guide which will take you directly to B&B Santner di Vols. In the evening you’ll be briefed about the excursions in the following days.

Day 2
Short introductive excursion to the Malga Hofer in the fantastic environment of the Suisi Alps. Two hours of walking in which we’ll refine the technique of moving on snow with snow boots.

Day 3
A day in Val di Fassa. We’ll go to the Val di Fassa and walk up to the lateral Val San Nicolò where – incredible to see – we’ll climb up to the Cima Undici. Possibility to break up at half way at Malga San Nicolò. 6 hours of walking on the top of the hill, 2 ½ hours to Malga San Nicolò.

Day 4

Panoramic day in altitude in the Sella Group. We’ll reach the Pordoi Pass and climb up the peak by cable railway for almost 300 meters. Further on, we’ll descend to the Refugio della Forcella going ahead to Rifugio Boè. Same way back. Relaxing day including 2 hours of walking.

Day 5
A day in Val Sarentino. We’ll reach Val Sarentino, as you prefer, by a brief walk to a refuge nearby or by climbing a peak; it will depend on the weather. In the afternoon we’ll visit the Castle “Roncolo”, the most important medieval castle of the Southern Tyrol with a circle of frescos unique in Europe.

Day 6
A day in Val d’Ultimo. We’ll discover this charming and hidden valley which includes a characteristic rural architecture. Excursion to a local refuge and lunch. In the afternoon visit to the city of Merano. If your prefer to have a relaxing bath in the faraonic spa of Merano, don’t hesitate to enjoy on of the most beautiful thermal bath on the old continent…

Day 7
Return to Bolzano, visit to the old city centre and shopping. Departure in train to your airport.

Mountain guide welcomes you and accompanies you during the days dedicated to the snow tours and he supports you during the other days as well. During the whole period of stay he is your contact person for any requirement.

Number of participants: from 1 to 8 .
Period: from December to March.