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Types of Skiing Explained: Alpine, Nordic, Touring & SkateTrip Guide
Five days snowshoeing across Stelvio National Park with different trails every single day. This guide covers everything you need to show up confident and prepared for a week of crunching through deep snow beneath jagged Dolomite spires and glaciated peaks.
For this trip we recommend flying to Verona where our transfer will meet you for the 2 hour drive to our base in the Dolomites. The journey takes you through dramatic alpine scenery as you wind up into the mountains.
Although there are several routes to our base, our transfer runs from Verona airport. Please arrive by mid afternoon on the first day and book flights to leave by late morning on departure day.
Yes, private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us in advance to arrange this.
It’s no problem to arrive before the trip is due to start, just so long as you are at Verona Airport to meet our transfer on the first day. The same goes for if you want to stay later after the end of the trip, we’ll drop you back at Verona airport where you can head back into the city.
If you have extra time, Verona is absolutely worth exploring. It’s a stunning historic city known for its Roman amphitheatre, charming medieval streets, and yes, as the setting for Romeo and Juliet. There are excellent restaurants, wine bars, and beautiful piazzas to wander through. You can find more information here: https://www.visitverona.it/en
Unfortunately you can’t join our trip after the start day.
The closest railway station is Mezzocorona. The Mezzocorona station is connected to Terzolas via the Trento Malè Marilleva’ electric railway. You will be responsible for organising a taxi, bus or train to the hotel start point.
This trip is rated moderate. No snowshoeing experience needed, and if you can handle a full day’s hike, you’ll manage fine. What you do need is good base fitness and the willingness to push yourself across five consecutive active days.
Mountain snowshoeing is more demanding than regular hiking, as the altitude, snow depth and terrain all add up. Five days back to back will test your legs, especially by days three and four when the fatigue builds.
If you can comfortably hike for 5-6 hours with some hills and don’t need to stop every ten minutes, you’ll be fine. The key is the consecutive days, so practice back-to-back active weekends to build the endurance.
If you regularly do longer hikes, enjoy being outdoors in winter and can handle sustained activity across a week, you’ll thrive. If consecutive active days are a struggle or you need regular rest days, choose something less demanding.
Aim for cardio three times a week, around 45 minutes at a pace that gets your heart going, so running, cycling or brisk walking. Build up to longer weekend hikes of 4–5 hours in the months before, adding some elevation if you can, since your quads need preparing for the descents.
Up around 8am, breakfast, then out on the trails by 9:30am. Snowshoe for 2-3 hours, stop for lunch, then another 2-4 hours in the afternoon. Back to the hotel for a chill out, use of the spa and dinner. You’ll be tired, but the good kind.
We wouldn’t want you to miss out on a trek, but if you need a rest day, you can stay at the accommodation. Just let your host know.
None whatsoever. If you can walk, you can snowshoe – it’s literally just walking with wider feet. We’ll show you the basics on day one.
This is the perfect winter sport for beginners. There’s no technical skills needed like skiing or snowboarding just strap on snowshoes and walk – simple.
We’ll be on mostly well-marked mountain trails so not too technical. There will be some steep sections but nothing requiring scrambling or special skills. Your guide will help navigate any tricky bits.
As long as you’re fit enough, you’ll be fine. Our guides know how to manage groups where people might walk at different speeds.
You’ll stay in a comfortable 3-star hotel in the Dolomites with proper facilities – private or twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms, WiFi and hairdriers. After long days in the cold, you’ll appreciate having a decent bed and hot shower.
The hotel has a cosy restaurant and bar where the group gathers in the evenings. Nothing fancy, just comfortable and welcoming.
All meals are included, from dinner on arrival to lunch on departure. Expect hearty northern Italian mountain food designed to fuel active days – think polenta, risotto, local cheeses, cured meats, and proper pasta. Lunch is usually eaten on the mountains or at a local alpine dairy.
Breakfast is a continental buffet – bread, cheese, cold cuts, cereals, fruit. More importantly, coffee is proper Italian espresso, guaranteed to wake you up! Dinners are three courses – starter, main, dessert. Portions are generous.
Clean, comfortable 3-star mountain hotel. Nothing luxurious but perfectly good. Hot showers, heating that works, WiFi in rooms. Twin or private rooms depending on booking. Shared accommodation only if you specifically book that option.
Yes – vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free all. Tell us when booking (or ASAP after) so we can brief the kitchen. Italian cuisine adapts well to different diets.
Yes – decent WiFi throughout the hotel. Signal during day activities might be patchy, but you can catch up on messages and upload photos in the evenings.
Relaxed group dinners where everyone shares stories from the day.
February and March in the Dolomites means proper winter – temperatures between -5°C to 5°C, and snow-covered landscapes. Cold enough that you’ll need layers, but southern Italian winters are often sunnier and drier than you’d expect. During winter the Dolomites has sun eight days out of 10 on average,.
Mountain weather can change fast – blue skies can turn to snowfall within an hour. You’ll need both sun cream AND waterproofs in your day pack, along with everything else and trust your guides to adjust plans if needed.
The Dolomites get intense sun at altitude even in winter. Sunburn on snow is real – UV reflects off white surfaces and gets you from below too.
Absolutely. Mountain weather can be unpredictable, so our guides adjust daily plans to ensure the best (and safest) experience. We have alternative routes ready if conditions change.
Snow cover in February and March is usually reliable in the Dolomites. If conditions are patchy, we switch to hiking boots for the same routes – you still get the trails and views, just with different gear.
Daytime temperatures typically -5°C to 5°C. Sounds cold, but when you’re moving you heat up fast. The key is layering – you’ll strip down to base layers when climbing, add layers when you stop.
Our guides are qualified mountain professionals who assess conditions daily. We’ll stick to established routes away from avalanche terrain. Safety is non-negotiable.
Money: Budget €10-20 per day for extras. Your meals are included, however you might want additional drinks or snacks. The hotel bar operates a tab system, so you pay at the end. Italy uses euros. Cards are widely accepted, but bring some cash just in case.
Tipping: While not compulsory on our adventures, if you’ve had a great trip and brilliant service, a tip for your guide or host is always appreciated. We recommend giving €20-€30, or whatever you can or feel is the right amount.
Communication: Out on trails, coverage can be patchy but you’ll have guides with emergency communication equipment. The WiFi at the hotel is reliable.
Max 7 guests.
There is a space in the ski room to dry and warm through boots. You can also dry items in your hotel room.
Guides carry first aid kits and have emergency training. For serious injuries, mountain rescue can be called. Make sure your travel insurance covers winter mountain activities.
There’s no laundry service, but you can hand wash items in your room. Merino dries quickly overnight.
Layering system: Start with merino or synthetic base layer (never cotton – it stays wet), add fleece midlayer, top with waterproof shell. You’ll be stripping layers off within 30 minutes of walking – snowshoeing generates heat. Pack layers in your daypack so you can adjust easily.
Fabric choices: Merino wool base layers are worth it for multiday trips – they don’t smell even after sweaty days and dry quickly. Synthetic works too if you prefer. Avoid cotton completely as it absorbs sweat, stays wet, and you’ll freeze when you stop moving.
Glove strategy: Bring two pairs – thin fleece gloves for when you’re moving (you’ll overheat in thick gloves) plus proper waterproof insulated gloves for lunch stops and evenings. Your hands will thank you.
Boot requirements: Must be waterproof and broken in. Don’t bring new boots – blisters are miserable. Good tread is also essential in case of any icy paths. Ankle support helps on uneven terrain.
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