The Natural Park - winter: idyllic snow-covered landscape
Winter in the Fiscalina Valley is really special. Mountain quiet and plenty of snow, with an enchanting view of the Dolomites everywhere you look. A true paradise, whether you are the active type or a lover of peace and quiet.
The Fondovalle Refuge is an excellent point of departure for all kinds of wintertime adventures, but it is also a convenient point of arrival that is always waiting to receive you with a nice glass of hot mulled wine or a Sextner Merende (snack made from typical Sexten products).

Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing: the most exciting way to move across an enchanting natural countryside, a never-ending joy. The trails across the Fiscalina Valley extend to the foot of Cima Uno and reach the Fondovalle Refuge. They are linked to the 200-kilometer network of cross-country skiing trails of the Upper Pusteria Valley.

Boots, snow shoes (“ciaspole”) and alpine skiing excursions in the winter
Numerous winter itineraries, whether on snow shoes or skis, start from the Drei Zinnen Refuge and take you to an enchanting white world whose quiet is interrupted only by the creaking noises made by the snow and ice. The chance to enjoy this unique view of innumerable alpine peaks is worth any effort. Excursionists can travel over miles of well-tended winter trails. Here are some suggestions:

• Costoni di Croda Rossa (you climb the range from the back through the Croda Rossa Valley or through the “Kuhwald” forest), then ski down the slopes of the Croda Rossa skiing area. Ideal as a training route or in the evening
• Fondovalle Refuge - Sentinella Refuge
• Fondovalle Refuge – Top of Mount Popera
• Fondovalle Refuge - Cima Dodici Pass - “Sandebühel”
• Fondovalle Refuge - Croda Fiscalina
• Fondovalle Refuge – Drei Zinnen Refuge (also for excursionists on snow shoes)
• Fondovalle Refuge - Sasso di Sesto
• Fondovalle Refuge - Torre Toblin
• Fondovalle Refuge - Pian dei Tre Scarperi
• Piano Fiscalino Refuge - Lavina Bianca
• Tour of the Fondovalle starting from the Fondovalle Refuge, a 30-minute walk on the snow

Horse-drawn sled tours
Instead of walking, you can always ride on a horse-drawn sled. If you are looking for something special you can climb aboard at the parking lot of the Croda Rossa ski installations and ride through snow covered fields dotted with clumps of larch until you reach the Refuge. For more information, call: 0474 710223

Click here for a listing of the skiing areas