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If you are a winter sports enthusiast and a lover of snow and silent views, this tour between the Julian Alps and the Friulian Dolomites is perfect for you. You will alternate between skiing and snow trekking surrounded by the unspoiled nature and in well-deserved breaks you can taste local products.
This tour that alternates between cross-country skiing and walking with snowshoes is suitable both for experienced skiers and beginner.
Included and Not Included Services
Accommodation in hotels 3*** and 4**** category
Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
Dinner
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Transfer Tarvisio - Val Saisera, Kranjska Gora, Sappada, Forni di Sopra
Ticket fees for the use of the cross-country tracks
Trekking „Ciaspe e frico“ with tasting of "frico"
Well planned routes
Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
Telephone service hotline for the entire tour
Navigation app
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
Lunch
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
Equipment
Not mentioned entries or tickets
Travel insurance
All not expressly mentioned under „Included services“
After your breakfast a transfer will take you to the Saisera Valley. The Saisera Wild Track, which takes a loop trail in the bottom of the entire valley, passes environments of rare beauty, sparse forests and open spaces on the creek bed to the mouth of the Spragna, gateway to the world of high walls. Today‘s route can be tackled in its entirety starting from the mouth of the valley or shortened by staying in the upper part. In the evening a transfer will take you back to your hotel.
Day 3: Tarvisio - Kranjska Gora - Planica - Tarvisio (approx. 25 km)
Today‘s stage begins with a transfer to Kranjska Gora at the Nordic Centre Planica. The cross-country skiing between Planica and Rateče takes place in an idyllic snowy setting with views of the Slovenian peaks. In the afternoon, those who wish can learn about the magical world of „mushers,“ the sled drivers, by experiencing the thrill of a dog sled ride on the slopes of the Fusine Plain (not included).
In the morning a transfer will take you to Sappada in the Friulian Dolomites. In this little town, the practice of cross-country skiing has a long tradition: it is the land of Olympic champions such as Silvio Fauner, Pietro Piller Cottrer, Marina Piller and Lisa Vittozzi. The loop trail, suitable even for beginners, runs through the silence of the woods. In the afternoon you can choose to be transferred to Piani di Luzza at the Carnia Arena, the International Federal Biathlon Center. Here, accompanied by a guide, you can get closer to the discipline of Biathlon, which includes shooting at the air rifle range (not included).
Day 5: Sappada (approx. 15 - 27 km)
Spend today on the trails around Sappada, surrounded by the Dolomites. These trails, from beginner trails to tourist and competitive trails, are suitable for everyone.
Today‘s stage will take you to Forni di Sopra. The cross-country trail runs along the bed of the Tagliamento river and is part of Dolomiti Nordicski. In the afternoon you´ll go on a „Cjaspole e Frico“ hike, combining sport with snowshoes (“ciaspe” or “ciaspole") with local gastronomy accompanied by a guide who will let you discover the typical flavors of the area.
Day 7: Forni di Sopra Today is dedicated to relaxation. Those who wish can take a snowshoe hike along the Tagliamento river followed by a tasting of local "grappa" (not included).
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Tour information
- Duration 8 days
- Difficulty Level Media
- Distance 85 - 97 km