Snowshoe Vacations in the Dolomites Now Offered by DolomiteMountains.com

The Dolomites in winter are simply breathtaking - a pristine mountain landscape blanketed with snow and what better way to explore it than to snowshoe?

Parker, CO, January 12, 2011 -- The Dolomites in winter are simply breathtaking - a pristine mountain landscape blanketed with snow and what better way to explore it than to snowshoe? Explore a multitude of trails, even break trail after a fresh snow, then cozy up to the fire at charming rifugio (mountain huts) where they welcome travelers with satisfying strudel and steaming cappuccino.

The Dolomites in winter are positively enchanting and this year DolomiteMountains.com offers an eight-day snowshoe trip hiking from one lodge to another, crossing several Dolomitic valleys with incredible panoramic views. The mountain lodges, or rifugios, provide all meals and linens, so all travelers have to carry is a light backpack and they'll enjoy the most incredible sunrises and sunsets across snow-swept vistas from these charming alpine lodges.

The snowshoe vacation itinerary offered this winter combines the beauty of the region with its cultural and historical highlights. Travelers will snowshoe through areas rich not only in visual appeal, but in artifacts from the First World War. From cannons to galleries built into the mountains, these relics commemorate the bravery of the soldiers who fought in these challenging mountain conditions

New Snowshoe Vacation Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Alta Badia, Dolomites
Arrive in Alta Badia and check into the hotel. Afternoon trip briefing with the snowshoe guide.

Day 2 - Pralongia High Plateau
Snowshoe up to the Pralongia high plateau where travelers will enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Descend to the meadows of Armentarola.

Day 3 - Up to Rifugio Lagazuoi
Snowshoe beside the impressive rock walls of the Fanis group of peaks, up to Rifugio Lagazuoi. In the evening enjoy the sunset from the famous terrasse (terrace) from where snowshoers will have a fantastic 360° view.

Day 4 - Crossing the Realms of the Val di Fanes
In the morning depart on the famous Alta Via N. 1 trail crossing the Forcella da Lago and Alpe di Fanes Grande towards the next rifugio.

Day 5 - Loop Around the Rifugio
From the rifugio, snowshoe to the top of the Monte Sella di Fanes (2,640m / 8,661').

Day 6 - Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park
Descend to the Rifugio Pederù (1,500m / 4,920') for lunch, then hike up to Rifugio Sennes or Rifugio Fodara Vedla for the evening.

Day 7 - Cortina d’Ampezzo
In the morning, snowshoe down to Malga Ra Stua and continue along the Boite River to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Spend the afternoon exploring the town, and perhaps indulging in some shopping.

Day 8 - Depart
Breakfast and departure.

To learn more about the snowshoe vacations Dolomite Mountains offers visit: http://dolomitemountains.com/en/winter_spring_trips/snowshoe56.htm

About Dolomite Mountains:
For over fifteen years the staff at Dolomite Mountains has been providing the ultimate active experience and crafting adventures to help travelers uncover, with style, the region’s true spirit. Adventure opportunities include hiking, biking, skiing, climbing and experiencing the thrills of a Via Ferrata. The only local company in the Dolomites specializing and providing unique experiences in adventure travel, Dolomite Mountains seeks to provide every adventurer with the experience of a lifetime. For more information visit: http://dolomitemountains.com or call (347) 826-627

Contact:
Alexia Nestora
Dolomite Mountains
27 Long Spur
Littleton, CO 80127
1.303.898.3376
alexia@lassocommunications.com
http://dolomitemountains.com

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