ALPINE ESSENTIALS: WINTER HIKING & AVALANCHE TRAINING IN THE ITALIAN ALPS


Hiking

Category

2 days

Duration

Open to all

Experience

Light

Fitness

From 1 to 10

Participants


What you'll do

Transform your relationship with the winter wilderness on this immersive two-day educational trek. Designed for those who want to venture beyond the trodden path with confidence, this experience turns the snowy peaks into a living classroom. You won’t just be hiking; you’ll be learning to read the mountain’s secret language. Under the guidance of experts, you will master the art of snowpack interpretation through hands-on Extended Column Tests (ECT) and rigorous avalanche rescue simulations. We dive deep into the essential use of beacons, probes, and shovels, ensuring you possess the technical skills to manage risk and respond effectively in the backcountry. This journey is about more than safety—it’s about empowerment. By understanding the nuances of the alpine environment, you gain the freedom to explore the silence and majesty of winter with total peace of mind. Step into the white, respect the elements, and return with the knowledge to lead the way.

What will I learn from this course?
The aim of the course is to learn how to interpret the snow-covered environment and to move safely in the mountains during winter. Interpreting the snow-covered landscape, the ability to use avalanche self-rescue equipment such as a shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver (ARTVA), and techniques for travelling on snow with snowshoes will be the key themes of this two-day training excursion. All this takes place against the stunning backdrop of Monte Bondone, a spectacular vantage point overlooking the Brenta Dolomites.

Itinerary

  • Hiking5 km (3.1 mi) ↑ +150 m (+492 ft) ↓ -150 m (-492 ft) ◷ 5 hours
  • Transfer40 mins
  • AccommodationsRefuge
  • Hiking10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +600 m (+1969 ft) ↓ -600 m (-1969 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • Transfer40 mins

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

1 Dinner
Transfer from/to Trento train station
Snowshoes rental
Accomodations
1 Breakfast
Certified guide
Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Dinner beverage
2 Lunches
Flights
Visa if applicable
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included” section
Expenditure of personal nature

Accommodations

Rifugio Viote - Day 1


Settle into the rustic charm of Rifugio Viote, perched at 1,600 meters in the heart of the mountains. This authentic alpine hut offers a warm welcome and a cozy shared dormitory experience, the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the peaks and bond with your fellow travelers as the stars come out.

Guides

Alessandro

Alessandro

Alessandro is a Mountain guide at the Alpine Guides College of Trento. He founded Dolomiti Avventura. He has a passion for everything related to nature, mountains, and the cultures that inhabit them, which leads him to lead excursions with a curious eye, constantly seeking out details and new things to discover.


Frequently asked questions


Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

January 2027
Sat
30 Jan
9:00 AM
Sun
31 Jan
5:00 PM

Confirmed

10 spots left
€790.00
(€260 deposit)
Sat
13 Feb
9:00 AM
Sun
14 Feb
5:00 PM

Confirmed

10 spots left
€790.00
(€260 deposit)

€790.00

(€260 deposit)
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