Winter

Nature excursion enthusiasts will greatly enjoy the Cadore Dolomites, especially in winter, which offer beautiful landscapes and countless possibilities to explore them, including with snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a sport which can be enjoyed by all, even children; it allows you to admire extraordinary landscapes and discover untouched nature, far from the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes, in a magical and almost surreal silence.

The Coldai lake, under the north-west face of the Civetta, can be reached in winter without too much difficulty, provided that the snow is well settled. The coast above Malga Pioda is notoriously at risk of avalanches, so great care must be taken.

From Palafavera (1505 m), in Val di Zoldo, take the route to Pioda mountain hut (1816 m). From the Pioda hut, continue to the Sonino Refuge (2132 m), which is closed in winter.

Do you want to spend half a day protected by the shade of woodland packed with oak, chestnut and manna ash trees? Follow this easy and relaxing route through the gentle landscape of the Euganean Hills. The route leading to Monte Ricco is circular, marked as no. 6, with the starting point behind the railway station of Monselice.

The path is the ideal circular route linking the literary sites included in the "Literary Park of the Este Hill": from the Castle of the Troubadours that sang Beatrice, to the Arco del Falconetto del Cornaro patron of the Ruzante; from the Villa ex Kunkler, in which Shelley composed some of his most important works, up to Calaone, with a possible detour to the former Convent of Salarola.

If you long to discover breathtaking scenery, take the route that leads to the Oasis of Ca' Mello, a freshwater wetland of around 40 hectares, located in the southern part of the Delta of the Venetian Po. This important natural area for the conservation of biodiversity stretches out to where the basin of the mouth of an old stream of the Po, now inexistent, was once situated and has existed for just over 300 years.

The Garden of the Giusti Palace, situated very close to the Arena's amphitheatre, is one of the jewels of Verona's Renaissance. Its history begins during the 15th century, when it was the property of the Giustis, a family of wool merchants of Tuscan origin. Through centuries and wars, every effort has been made to preserve the garden and bring it back to its former glory, even during the World War II, when many of its precious trees were suffered serious damage.

The Millecampi Valley is a wetland area of great natural interest that covers 1,608 hectares on the border between the provinces of Padua and Venice. Excursions in this open valley offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lagoon landscape among winding freshwater channels called "ghèbi", brackish water pools and large "barene" (salt marshes) periodically submerged by the waters at high tide.

The Alta Lessinia Cross-Country Ski Centre is located in one of the most picturesque corners of the Veronese plateau, with a spectacular view that sweeps from the Apennines to the Dolomites. The Malga San Giorgio ski district offers more than 50 km of trails that wind their way around the magnificent plateau between San Giorgio, Bocca di Selva and Passo Fittanze, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park.

Departure from Cima Passo Giau, take summer path no. 436 in the direction of Forcella Giau, continue along no. 436 to Forcella Ambrezzola, then towards Forcella Col Duro. Then continue on path no. 467 towards Forcella de Col Roàn, continue on 467 towards the Città di Fiume Refuge.

Take path no. 472 towards Passo Staulanza, then descend for 500 m along the asphalted road; at the first hairpin bend, take road 568 towards Casera Fontanafredda. From here, you access the downhill slopes and descend towards Alleghe.

Freeride is an amazing sporting discipline that gives incredible emotions and satisfaction; the Col Margherita Freeride Park is the unique authorized freeride area of the Dolomites. 

Col Margherita Freeride Park is located on the northern wall of the Col Margherita and it is reachable from the Passo San Pellegrino with the Col Margherita Cable Car.