Dolomites snowshoe hike to Monte Specie

The hike begins on the picturesque Plätzwiese plateau – a wide alpine terrace with stunning mountain views in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In winter, the area transforms into a peaceful, snow-covered paradise. Depending on snow conditions, you hike with or without snowshoes along a well-marked trail to the Strudelkopf. From the summit at 2307 m, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Three Peaks, Monte Cristallo, Hohe Gaisl and many other Dolomite peaks.

Backpacking provisions & refreshment stop. Difficulty: easy. Time: 08:30 am.-04:00 pm. Walking time: in ascent 2 hours, descent: 1,5 hour. Altitude difference: 328 m. Route lenght: 10 km. Departures: at 08:30 am. at the bus stop at the head of Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, 08:35 am. Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, 08:45 am. Val Casies Valley – Colle, 08:55 am. Tesido, 09:00 am. Monguelfo bus station in Via Stazione (opposite the Bar Parkcafé).

Cost: S1) 01.12.–23.12. | 06.01.–31.01. | 02.03.–05.04.: GP 15 €, 25 €; S2) 24.12.–05.01. | 01.02.–01.03: GP 20 €, 30 €.

Registration: Online booking by Wednesday 05:00 pm. or directly at the tourist information office from the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies Valley-Monguelfo-Tesido.

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