Winter hiking & Snowshoeing

Winter hikes for everyone

Braies in the Alta Pusteria Valley is an upland area with countless peaks, mountain pastures and valleys that are just waiting to be discovered by you in winter. Whether with or without snowshoes, the winter hiking opportunities around Hotel Trenker in Braies come up trumps in terms of variety and guarantee views of some of the most famous peaks of the Dolomites. The most beautiful winter hiking routes with the best views in the Braies Valley take you up to Prato Piazza and then on to the Picco di Vallandro refuge. Alternatively, you can go from Ferrara to San Vito, Braies Vecchia or to the icy bank of Lake Braies.

Braies: snowshoeing paradise

Off the winter hiking paths that have been cleared of new snow you tramp on snowshoes through powdery snow. Popular excursion destinations are the Malga Cavallo refuge, the romantic Val di Foresta, Monte Specie with its breathtaking views of the three peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, of Croda Rossa, Tofana and others and the 2839 metre high Picco di Vallandro, which offers an equally impressive panoramic a view. Snowshoeing in Braies in the Dolomites: a natural experience that leaves nobody cold - despite the low temperatures.

Safety first. With all the magic and moments that warm the cockles of the heart that come from winter hiking and snowshoeing in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site we forget all too easily that Mother Nature also sets us limits. Limits that freedom-loving people often do not recognise or do not want to recognise. That is why we remind our guests to check the latest snow and weather reports before setting out on a winter hike or snowshoeing expedition. And: we remind them to make sure they are properly equipped. Because you will then be able to enjoy carefree winter hiking adventures in Braies and surrounding areas.