Tre Cime di Laveredo
Italian Dolomites Snowshoe
Italian Dolomites Snowshoe
Italian Dolomites Snowshoe
Italian Dolomites Snowshoe
Italian Dolomites Snowshoe

Snowshoe the Dolomites 'Alta Via'


Dolomites hut to hut snowshoe

Explore the magnificent Dolomites in northern Italy on snowshoes. Walk beneath the landmark of the Dolomites the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo then embark on a 5 day point-to-point journey along part of the famous Alta Via 'High Level' trail.

Our meeting point for this week is San Vito Di Cadore, just south of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Prepare to be impressed as we guide you through this dramatic mountain environment offering a unique perspective on this magical place. Enjoy Italian hospitality whilst snowshoeing hut-to-hut exploring the regions remote jaw dropping scenery. 

Highlights

  • Explore a UNESCO World Natural Heritage on snowshoes
  • Learn about history of the Dolomites in World War 1
  • Marvel at iconic Tre Cime the landmark of the Dolomites
  • Snowshoe hut-to-hut for 5 days on the Alta Via trail
  • Enjoy Cortina and it's amphitheatre of spectacular rock spires
  • Led by a local experienced local IFMGA Mountain Guide
  • Spa hotel in San Vito di Cadore

The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage site and have eighteen peaks rising to over 3000 metres (9840ft), many with spectacular rock spires and towers, such as the world famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo or 'Three Peaks'. It is the exceptional natural beauty of the rock formations and geology that have given the Dolomites, World Heritage status.


Hotel Menardi customer service and meals were very good. Lavarella had it's own micro brewery - what's not to like!

- Chris, UK

Beautiful scenery, excellent guide, accommodation good throughout, food very good. Best moment: snowshoeing up to view N faces of Tre Cime.

- James, UK

Itinerary

  • Today you arrive in the town the mountain town of San Vito Di Cadore, located in the northern part of the Veneto region of Italy. San Vito Di Cadore is just 11km (6.8 miles) from Cortina d' Ampezzo in Italy, if you arrive early then exploring the jewel of the Dolomites is a must. The beauty of the Ampezzo Valley along with it's 1000 year history attracts visitors all year round.

    Surrounded by majestic peaks Cortina, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, can't fail to impress any mountain lover. Proud of it's heritage, visit the Ethnograhic Museum to learn about the local traditions, history and environment or visit the "Rinaldo Zardini" Palaeontological Museum which houses one of the most significant collections of fossils that exists anywhere today.

    Your local guide will meet you at the hotel before the evening meal, approximately 1830hrs, to answer any questions and discuss the days ahead.

  • A short drive takes us to the village of Misurina a lakeside beauty spot and the perfect location for our first snowshoe hike. It's easy to see why the original settlers chose to live at this idyllic mountain setting. This warm up snowshoe walk is the perfect opportunity to test out your equipment and clothing before our 5 day point-to-point adventure begins. Our aim is to catch views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, also known as the Drei Zinnen or Three Peaks - a world re-knowned mountain of the Dolomites. Made up of three immense rock towers rising above the valley the view is truly breathtaking and captures the attention of any hiker or climber visiting the region. Our route takes us from lago (or lake) d’Antorno up to Rifugio Auronzo following the summer hiking path. We then traverse to Rifugio Lavaredo and onto the Forcella Lavaredo pass. Our final destination is onto the Auronzo Hut just above on the Ciadin de Longeres where we are treated to another new vista of rock towers and jagged spires in this truly spectacular mountain setting.

    Any last minute supplies can be purchased today before heading back to the hotel for a spa and to prepare our packs for a 5-day point to point journey along the Alta Via trail.

    Ascent: 800m (2624ft) Descent: 800m (2624ft) Distance: 9km (5.6 miles)

    In the event of too much snow or bad conditions San Vito village itself offers many snowshoe options: Rifugio Scotter, Taulà Regolettes and Rifugio Talamini along with a culinary food and wine experience.

  • A taxi transfers us from San Vito to the trail head and start of this 5 day point-to-point snowshoe tour of the Dolomites. We start at the restaurant Capanna Alpina 1726m (5662ft), close to San Cassiano in Alta Badia, first on an easy wide trail which then narrows through pine trees. The trail steepens to reach the mountain pass Col de Locia 2069m (6788ft) which offers a wonderful view of the Sella mountain group and the 'Queen of the Dolomites' the Marmolada 3342m (10964ft), the Dolomites highest peak. 

    Heading north through a beautiful high valley, the trail undulates gently to reach the summer alpine pasture of Malga Gran Fanes 2105m (6906ft), where we join the main Alta Via 1 'high level' walking route. We are now walking along what was the frontline during WWI. When not covered in snow it's easy to find evidence of gun emplacements, barracks and tunnels carved out along the trail. The trail continues to Ütia de Gran Fanes, a mountain hut with resident donkeys in the summer. The final stretch is a descent to Fanes mountain hut 2060m and after another 10 minutes we arrive to the scenic Rifugio Lavarella which is surrounded by tiny rustic huts situated on a high plateau. The first of several amazing Italian mountain huts which really are more like little hotels.

    Ascent: 309m (1013ft) Descent: 190m (623ft) Distance: 10km (6.2miles) Walking time: 4-5 hours

  • Close to the enchanting green lake, made famous by the ancient Ladin legends, the Lavarella mountain refuge is situated in pristine natural landscape of the Fanes high plateau, far away from traffic and noise of the towns.

    With two nights booked here we can lighten our packs today as we have the opportunity to explore from the hut door at the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will pick the best day snowshoe itinerary according to the weather. For example; in good conditions Monte Ciastel is a fine objective. Leaving from the hut back we retrace our steps to Col de Limo then continue up to the WW1 shelter just above the little summit totalling 1000m ascent (3280ft) - a 7 hours. A less demanding day might be the Col Toronn circuit in the Pices Fanes area where we climb up to Ciastel de Fanes which is 600m (1968ft) - 4 hours. Or you could even enjoy a rest day and what better place to be for it!

    Return to the hut and experience their outdoor finnish sauna, savour the beauty of the Fanes Sennes Braies natural park in unspoilt nature. Then celebrate with the refuges very own beer - from the highest brewery in Europe at 2050m (6725ft). A day to remember!

    Walking time: 5-7 hours Ascent: 600m (1968ft) - 1000m (3280ft) depending on the route chosen

     

     

  • Our destination today is the Sennes Rifugio - park of the Fanes-Sennes-Braies National Park. Back on the true Alta Via route we start with an easy descent leaving behind us the wonderful amphitheatre of snowcapped mountains of the Fanes plateau. A snow covered forest track then descends more steeply passing the Lago Piciodi through the Vallone di Rudo. We reach the Rifugio Pederu where we can stop for lunch before the main climb for the day. First on a good tracks and then across snow covered meadows we reach the Col de Lasta, 2297m (1427ft). This beautiful area in the summer months is used for grazing cattle, horses and goats and where the marmots make the most of the lush pastures but in the winter it has a very different remote and wild feel. A final ascent brings us to the Rifugio Sennes 2126m (6975ft) our next over night stop. Our hut is really more like a hotel offering a wide panorama over some of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites: Croda Rossa 3146m (10321ft), Cristallo 3221m (10567ft), Sorapis 3205m (10515ft) and Tofana 3243m (10639ft) - plus wonderful hospitaliy.

    Ascent: 700m (2296ft) Descent: 650m (2132ft) Distance: 10km (6.2miles) Walking time: 5-6 hours

  • From Rifugio Sennes we first tour above the hut, the route rises gradually over rolling terrain to reach the Rifugio Biella (closed in winter). Enjoy stunning views of the Seekofel mountain at 2810m (9219ft) which is easily the most photographed mountain of the Prags / Braies Dolomites. Located at the language border of three people (German to the north, Italian to the south-east and Ladinian to the south-west) it carries three utterly different names "Seekofel / Croda del Becco / Sas dla Porta". We say farewell to the wild Plateau of 'Sennes' and head along the Val Salata to our next over night stop. Situated in an idyllic snowcovered high alpine pasture we reach the lovely family run Rifugio Ra Stua. Where testing the local strudel is a must!

    Ascent: 300m (985ft) Descent: 700m (2296ft)  Distance: 7km (4.3miles) Walking time: 4.5-5 hours

  • We leave our hosts at Ra Stua refuge and make a steady climb to reach the Forcella Lerosa and wild open plateau of Valbones de Inze for a fantastic panoramic view where the Cortina d'Ampezzo and Sennes Regional Natural Parks meet. An amazing location to absorb the full breadth of the Dolomites and learn about the regions unusual geology. During this week we've been literally spoilt for choice when it comes to breath taking mountain scenery and today is no exception.

    We then begin our descent on easy trails through the a valley of pine forests winding our way down to end our tour at Podestagno in the Val di Gotres. We meet a taxi to transfer us back to Cortina to enjoy a celebratory drink in the main square, yhen it's back to San Vito do Cadore and the Hotel Fiori for a welcome spa and our final nights accommodation.

    Ascent: 400m (1312ft) Descent: 850m (2788ft) Distance: 7.5km (4.7miles) Walking time: 4-5 hours

  • Today is your departure day the package ends after breakfast.

It is always our aim to complete the proposed itinerary outlined above, however, it may be necessary for our guides/instructors to adjust the daily itinerary based on the weather conditions, group safety and enjoyment. 

Accommodation

On the Alta Via route accommodation is limited and we may have to book Rifugios other than those mentioned below. In this respect the itinerary will sometimes vary from that described in terms of the length of days and distance covered. Having guided this trip since 2015 we have excellent knowledge of the variations and options possible and can assure you that whatever the accommodation your trip will be memorable.

All of our trips are based on two people sharing a bedroom, what we call a 'twin' means two single beds in one bedroom. If you are booking as a single traveller you will share with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available in San Vito Di Cadore, but will incur a supplement. 

On this trip the first two nights and last nights we will be in a hotel, while the rest of the trip we will stay in rifugios. A rifugio is the Italian name given to a mountain lodge/hut.  Normally we manage to reserve rooms or small dormitories just for our group so you are not sharing with other groups, however, this cannot be guaranteed. In summary, once we leave San Vito Di Cadore you may be accommodated in private bedrooms with en suite facilities or in larger rooms with shared showers and toilets. Early booking means better rooming arrangements as we have more choice available. Read our Blog on staying in a mountain Rifugio, but be assured that in the Dolomites the Rifugio's are above the normal standard expected in the mountains and are similar to characterful rustic hotels. 

It may be possible that we can book you a double room in the rifugios, but this will incur a supplement. Single rooms are not available in the rifugios.  Note that it is very rare to have air conditioning in European mountain areas, and most bedrooms do not have this facility. Please contact us for further details.

Hotel Fiori, San Vito di Cadore

Hotel

The Hotel Fiori is in San Vito di Cadore in Italy. It has 24 spacious rooms which are decorated in a contemporary rustic style with natural larch floors and large, comfortable beds. After a day in the Dolomites take advantage of the hotel Wellness Area made of stone and wood where you'll find 3 saunas, 2 ’emotional showers’ and relaxation area.

San Vito Cadore is situated just a few kilometres south of Cortina on the main bus route from Venice. Guests have the option of twin, single or double rooms, enjoy a rich buffet breakfast, access to the hotel spa and visitors pass offering free use of the bus and discounts in some refuges and restaurants. They even have their own Fiori pastry shop!

Rifugio Lavarella, Fanes

The Lavarella mountain lodge or 'rifugio' lies at the heart of the Fanes Sennes Braies natural park. It's in an outstanding location at 2050m (6725ft) above sea level close to the enchanting Vërt (green lake) made famous by Fanes Ladin legends. The rifugio has hotel style comforts in the heart of the moutains. Enjoy wonderful home cooked Ladin cuisine of South Tyrol, private rooms of 2-3 people, an outside Finnish sauna and they even have their own micro brewery offering a tangy wheat beer and an unfiltered lager.

Rifugio Sennes, Sennes National Park

Located a plateau on the Alta Via 1 trail, Rifugio Sennes sits at 2126 m (6975ft), in the Fanes-Senes-Braies National Park. From the balcony enjoy a wide panoramic view over some of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites: Croda Rossa (3146 m) (Hohe Gaisel), Cristallo (3221 m), Sorapis (3205 m) und Tofana (3243 m). Relax in the comfort of this family-run lodge with its traditional home cooking with dishes typical of the region. Rooms are twin or doubles many of which have en suite facilities.

Rifugio Malga Ra Stua, Cortina

Enjoy a night in the delightful Rifugio Malga Ra Stua, close to Cortina. The rooms are decorated in an alpine style with wooden interiors with everything that you need for a comfortable night in the mountains. All the rooms are either twin-bed with bunk-beds or double beds, and every 3 rooms has a bathroom. Bed-linen and bath-towels are included.


  • ADVENTURE LIGHTLY, LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS

        • Carry your own kit – it's all part of the adventure
        • Cozy hut stays – escape to peaceful, hidden trails
        • Hop on a train – easy, stress-free travel to destination available
        • Keep it green – our stays are big on recycling!
        • Say no to single-use – help us cut down on plastic waste
        • Leave no trace – everything, even tissues, comes off the mountain with you
  • Cortina has excellent train and bus links. Rome2Rio is a useful site which gives a map and overall picture of how the local public transport network links up and who to book with. From Cortina the journey to San Vito Di Cadore is around 25 minutes on public transport.  If travelling from Venice then you will change buses before Cortina.  Travelling from Insbruck and you will change in Cortina please take a look at Rome2Rio for the route. Local trains and buses to reach Cortina can be found at www.sad.it and trains from the UK to Cortina can be sourced here.

    The closest airports are Venice in Italy and Innsbruck in Austria.

    Venice: Venice has two airports. The main airport is Venice Marco Polo but some airlines such as Ryanair fly to Venice ‘Treviso'. There is a 15 minute drive between these two airports. To transfer from Venice to Cortina choose either the Cortina Express or Flixbus the journey time is between 2h-2h30. We recommend buying tickets in advance which can be done easily and in English. Check the timetables carefully as they vary with stops and times. If arriving into Treviso airport you will need to take an airport bus into Treviso town to pick up the Cortina bus. The bus tickets vary in price depending on how far in advance you buy them from 5€ - 20€ one way.

    Innsbruck: From Innsbruck the journey time about 4 hours. From the airport you can take a free shuttle bus, it takes 15 mins and leaves every 10 mins, to reach Innsbruck central railway station. From the central rail way travel by train to Brennero (also known as Brenner) then to Fortezza (also known as Franzensfeste) then to Dobbiaco (also called Toblach) and then the local Sud Tirol no. 445 bus to Cortina.

    If you would like to arrange a private transfer from Innsbruck or Venice or any other destination then we can recommend the services of www.taxicortinasci.it

  • Activity, Injury and Mountain Rescue

    It is a condition of booking that you are insured against medical expenses, injury, illness, death, cost of repatriation and personal accident risks. For all of our trips your insurance must also cover mountain rescue. The exception to this is if the trip is being held in the United Kingdom or Norway where mountain rescue is free of charge. Please ensure that your insurance covers you to the maximum altitude given on your trip itinerary. The maximum altitude for any trip can be checked on the 'At A Glance' box on each trip page. 

    Trip Cancellation/Curtailment Insurance

    You should also have insurance to cover trip cancellation and curtailment. Insurance should be booked as soon as we have confirmed that your trip is going ahead. Note that your deposit and balance payments are non-refundable unless it is Tracks and Trails who cancel the trip due to a failure to reach the required minimum numbers. In this case we will offer you a refund or the option of transferring to another trip if one is available. We also advise that you should have insurance which covers baggage loss/equipment damage as Tracks and Trails will not be held responsible for loss/damage to baggage/equipment.

    All of the above insurances are detailed in our Terms and Conditions. For further details, please read the Insurance section on our website.

  • Winter mountain weather in the European Alps can vary considerably, and in this respect it is no different to any mountain environment where the terrain influences the weather and it can change from valley to valley. 

    In winter the weather can deliver everything from clear blue skies, and glorious sunshine, to heavy snowfall and strong winds. Essentially, as with all mountain journeys, you should be prepared for any eventuality.

    Temperatures vary depending on the month, generally December, January, and February are colder, but by March and April the temperatures are warming up and spring is on the way. 

    In December and January they can range from -10°Celsius (14°F) to 3°Celsius (37.4F), in February from -5°Celsius (23°F) to 7°Celsius (44.6°F), and in March from 0°Celsius (32°F) to 13°Celsius (55.4°F). 

    The above figures are a general indication only as the weather can vary considerably year on year for any given month.

  • When packing for a trip in the mountains it is important to have the appropriate equipment and clothing. This kit list features items we believe are necessary for the weather you might encounter and the accommodation you will be staying in. 

    Generally clothing for snowshoeing should be equivalent to that used for walking in the mountains in winter. For this trip all the necessary snowshoe equipment is provided free of charge. This includes snowshoes, walking poles, snow probe, snow shovel, and avalanche transceiver. The carrying of this safety equipment is compulsory and demonstrates ‘best practice’. 

    Your guide will arrive at the ‘Welcome Meeting’ with only enough snowshoe equipment for those who have booked it via their Booking Form. 

    Equipment

    • Snowshoes, Poles, Avalanche Transceiver, Shovel and Snow Probe - provided by guide for an additional charge (120€ for the week)
    • Rucksack – 30-35 litres, with waist and chest strap. Ideally it should have a system that allows you to attach snowshoes if it is necessary to carry them. See image below
    • Rucksack – waterproof liner/cover
    • Walking Boots - warm and waterproof. They should not be ‘low cut’ and must cover your ankles
    • Bags to waterproof items, such as documentation
    • Gaiters - useful on days with deep fresh snow

    Clothing 

    • Waterproof jacket - essential, this must keep you dry during a day of continuous snowfall or at least as dry as any waterproof jacket ever keeps you!
    • Waterproof trousers - in case of heavy snowfall
    • Trousers - windproof and warm 
    • Thermal top - long sleeves
    • Thin fleece - long sleeves
    • Waistcoat - fleece/wind stopper 
    • Gloves x 2 (one thick and one thin)
    • Over-mittens for colder days can be useful
    • Warm hat
    • Sun hat
    • Head/ear band 
    • Duvet jacket (or second warm layer)
    • Scarf or 'Buff' for neck
    • Socks - 2 or 3 pairs

    Comfort

    • Lip salve
    • Sunscreen - essential
    • Sunglasses - essential
    • Goggles - very useful in snowfall
    • Snack bars/chocolate
    • Tissues - we recommend biodegradable bags to dispose of rubbish
    • Anti-bacterial hand wash

    Personal First Aid

    • Personal medication 
    • Blister plasters (e.g. Compeed)
    • Painkillers/anti-inflammatory
    • Glucose tablets/Energy gel
    • 2 x Rehydration sachets - eg Dioralyte
    • Throat lozenges
    • Antiseptic cream/spray

    Documentation 

    • Mountain Rescue/Ski Insurance documents - compulsory
    • Passport
    • Credit card
    • Cash - Euros
    • GHIC - if travelling from UK for medical cover

    Items for your overnight in the mountain hut/refuge

    • A sheet sleeping bag liner is only needed on this trip if you are staying in a dormitory. However we aim to always book private rooms that have linen included.
    • Small pack towel is required at the Rifugio Lavarella
    • Toiletries - miniature versions if possible
    • Head torch - plus spare batteries
    • Slippers or sandals - lightweight shoes to change into. Boots are not allowed indoors. 

    Additional Items

    • Clothing for use at accommodation
    • Hair dryer if required 
    • Travel Kettle if required 
    • Camera/ Book/Music
    • Toiletries – soap/shower gel; not all accommodation supplies these
    • Ear plugs - if room sharing
    • Small thermos for hot drinks
    • Padlock - for luggage 

    **Supplementary snacks if you follow a gluten free or coeliac diet**

    Leaders are all first aid trained and carry their own first aid kit 

    The image below gives examples of how snowshoes can be attached to your rucksack

  • On many of our trips there will be an element of 'group kit' which will be shared amongst our guests. As mountain people you will be used to team work and working together to the mutual benefit and safety of the group.

    The 'group kit' will be minimal and usually just a case of sharing a few lightweight 'survival shelters'. For example on a week-long trip you may carry a small shelter for just one day before passing it on to the next person. 

    If you are booking a trip in winter there will be a few additional safety items. These will be distributed in such a way that no one is over burdened. 

    Other group items necessary for safety and comfort will be carried by your guide/instructor.

  • For each of our trips a minimum number of guests is required before we can confirm that your trip will go-ahead. The minimum and maximum number of guests on your trip is displayed in the 'At a Glance' box on the righthand side of the trip page. 

    We strongly advise you do not book travel until we have confirmed your trip is 'guaranteed' to run. If you book travel before we have confirmed it is 'guaranteed' we cannot be held responsible for any financial loss if the trip does not go ahead.

  • When booking a holiday as a solo traveller a twin bedded room comprising of two single beds, is booked as standard. This will be with someone of the same gender unless you request to pay extra for your own room. Single rooms are often limited in supply so if you would like to pay a supplement for a single room we urge you to get in touch as soon as possible. This trip has a single supplement of £135 for winter 2021 which applies to the nights in Cortina. Single rooms maybe available in the huts aswell. Please contact us if you would like this option.

  • We go to great lengths to work with first class guides and instructors who are passionate about their work. They are all fully qualified, and insured, and hold the correct documentation.

    Please note your guide/instructor has complete discretion to make a daily decision on whether or not to take the advertised route based on the weather and the ability of the members of the group. They have our authority to make any route changes they believe are necessary in the interests of safety and enjoyment. 

    For our Italian Dolomite snowshoeing trips your guide will be a fully qualified and experienced IFMGA International Mountain Guide.

  • For this trip where you are both centre-based and on a point-to-point journey. When we leave on the morning of the first day for the three day hut-to-hut tour, you will carry what you need in your rucksack. For these three nights you will not have access to your main luggage. In reality this is not much more than you would carry each day, just a few additional items. We are happy to discuss this with you if you wish to be reassured with regard to which items you need to carry. Your trip begins and ends at the same hotel in Cortina and it is possible to leave your main luggage at the hotel for your return. 

  • We do not include lunches in your trip fee for various reasons, the most important of which is food waste. In general our guests have particular tastes and requirements for 'trail' or 'hill' food and it is better you purchase your own snacks rather than throw away items from the picnic lunch which we would supply.

    Lunches on our trips are 'picnic' style lunches, in other words you take a packed lunch with sufficient snacks, food and fluid to sustain you throughout the day. Buying snacks and trying local specialities is a great way to inter-act with local people and to practise your language skills.

    If there is the possibility of lunch being taken at a restaurant/farm/cafe beside the trail, your guide/instructor will advise you of this. Each evening you can order a picnic or a sandwich from the hotel, or your guide/instructor will advise you of other options such as a local shop or market. In all cases we would ask you to settle any 'bill' for lunch or drinks the evening before you depart, and not in the morning when there may be a queue.

  • On your itinerary you will find an indication of the amount of ascent and descent you can expect each day. This offers a guideline to how much effort might be expended each day and allows you to decide, based on previous experience, if your fitness and stamina are correct for the trip. 

    We make every attempt to ensure these statistics are as accurate as possible, but ask you to note that the most modern of technology used to record these details can show considerable variations in terms of ascent, descent, and in particular distance. In other words no two people using GPS devices on the same route will have exactly the same details recorded at the end of the day. 

    The statistics given should be used as a 'general' indication of the effort required. 

  • It is useful to arrive at your destination with some cash in the local currency, however, on most occasions it is relatively easy to visit a 'cash machine' after arrival and withdraw money on a credit or debit card. Some of our locations are an exception to this in particular Norway, where the accommodation will often have no facilities for withdrawing cash, but they will take a credit card. 

    On many of our trips we will visit remote cafes/farms where it is wonderful to enjoy a drink and a cake, at places such as these they will often only accept payment in the local currency in cash.

  • Food

    On all of our trips we encourage you to experience local tastes and dishes. 

    If you are vegetarian catering for your diet is not generally a problem.  If you have a 'special' diet because of an allergy/intolerance we would ask that you make your needs clear on your booking form so we can discuss your requirements with the accommodation as soon as possible. A diet that is not related to an allergy/intolerance or beliefs cannot be catered for. It is simply not possible for mountain accommodation to deal with many variations in diet while providing meals for groups. 

    In addition, if you have an allergy/intolerance we would suggest you bring/purchase suitable snacks as a supplement to the picnic lunches. At times finding gluten free bread, for example, can be an issue.  If you would like to discuss the suitability of a trip for a vegan diet, gluten or lactose intolerance please contact us

    We request that you do not CHANGE your dietary requirements during the trip as we will have pre-ordered your meals.

    Water

    The countries we visit all have tap water which is drinkable. If for any reason a particular hotel or mountain hut is having a problem with a water supply they will normally post a sign over the tap indicating that you must not drink the water. 

  • A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for the country you are visiting, paying attention to your citizenship. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice.  

    New European Travel Regulations from mid 2025

    If you are a guest travelling to one of our European holidays you may be impacted by a significant change to travel regulations expected to be in place from the middle of 2025. The new EITAS scheme will start operating this year and, whilst a start date is not yet confirmed, it is likely to affect our summer holidays in 2025 and any winter holiday thereafter.  As your holiday approaches we recommend that you check for updates on the website HERE.

    We ask that you carry a paper copy of your passport with you on your trip. We suggest keeping your passport in your rucksack, and a paper copy of your passport in any luggage you might have. If your trip is without luggage transfers then keep a paper copy somewhere in your rucksack, separate from your original document. 

  • We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:

    Plug, Socket & Voltage by Country

    Note that if your trip involves staying in a mountain refuge/rifugio/hut that electric sockets may be in short supply and for that night you may not be able to charge any items. Although the accommodation will have electricity this will often be supplied by solar panels or a generator and limited to use by the staff. For this reason we advise that carrying a small slimline and lightweight 'battery pack' can be very useful for recharging phones which many of you will also use as your camera. 

  • Tracks and Trails pays guides/instructors a fair and appropriate fee for their professional service. However, if you feel your guide/instructor has provided an excellent service that went 'above and beyond' then it is at the discretion of each guest whether to tip or not.  Guests will often give a tip of between 2 - 5 per cent of the total value of their trip. It is entirely up to you and any gesture will no doubt be appreciated no matter the size. 

  • Before booking consider whether you expect to be in the appropriate physical condition on the date of your  departure to allow you to fully participate in and enjoy your holiday. If you have any doubts because of an illness or injury it would be advisable to check with your doctor.

    For UK residents travelling to an EU country you should obtain and bring with you a free Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment in certain European countries, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance.

    If you have a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) it will be valid until the expiry date on the card. Once it expires, you’ll need to apply for a GHIC to replace it. The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Please check this before departing. We advise that you always carry your insurance documents with details of the Emergency Medical telephone number for your insurance provider, and your policy number. 

  • We feel strongly about protecting the environment and do not encourage the use of single-use plastic items. We would ask that you arrive with a ‘water bottle’ or ‘hydration system’ that can be used repeatedly. We would point out that we operate a ‘zero tolerance’ for rubbish, and would ask you to remove all your rubbish items from the mountain even those you consider to be bio-degradable. In particular we ask that you remove any toilet tissue.

    You can read our full policy here.

  • Working across international boundaries, and with various currencies means that the price of our trips can change overnight. We have, however, undertaken to guarantee that once you have paid your deposit the price of your trip is fixed. In this respect we urge you to book early to ensure that you receive the price advertised on our website. The website price may increase due to currency fluctuations, but we guarantee that the price advertised on the date of your booking will be maintained in your individual case. 

  • We believe in team work, and enjoy working with other small high quality companies. In this respect due to the specialised nature of our holidays, we co-sell a number of trips with 'partner' companies. All the trips being sold by Tracks and Trails are organised by Tracks and Trails, but you may find guests from other companies on your trip. Partners are carefully selected to ensure they reflect our ethos and standards. By encouraging other companies to sell our trips it means your chosen holiday may reach its 'minimum' number earlier, allowing us to guarantee the trip and to give you the go-ahead to book your travel arrangements. We guarantee that companies with whom we work will offer the same price package. If you have any questions about this policy contact us and we will be happy to discuss it with you. 

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From Price £2045
Holiday Type Low Impact
Duration 8 Days
Group Size 8
Minimum Age 18
Maximum Altitude 2575m (8448ft)
Countries Visited Italy
Meet In San Vito di Cadore, Italy
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