Dolomites Trekking You Can Book Now for 2025 - Off the AV1 and Across 3 Valleys

+ 3 Surprising Winter Hiking Gear Picks

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🟨 Morgan Hiking in Europe
November 21, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Hello Lovely Hikers!

The last bits of Autumn seem to be leaving us quickly - it’s been such a lovely long Autumn in Europe thusfar. But time is coming for winter hiking and now’s a great time to get your gear ready.

There’s no bad weather, only bad gear. Right? Read below for my favorite 3 “winter” hiking gear essentials beyond the puffy coat and an incredible guided Dolomites Trekking vacation you can book now that gets off the popular Alta Via 1 and traverses 3 separate valleys going from the “glam” Val Gardena to the Queen of the Dolomites herself, Cortina d’Ampezzo.

The “microadventure” trend is perfect for these short days…

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Today’s Nature Upgrade:

Hiking Tips

Hiking in Winter - 3 Things beyond the Puffy you need

Yes, yes get yourself a nice lightweight puffy coat and a hat. That’s a given for hiking in winter. We won’t get into the culture war of real feathers or not in your puffy.

But I wanna dive deeper for the cold-averse hiker.

  1. Thermal Gloves (even electric): Keeping your hands warm is essential, and thermal gloves offer the perfect balance of warmth and dexterity. Look for gloves that are both waterproof and breathable to ensure comfort in varying conditions. Heated gloves with batteries are incredible.

    👉 Venustas is having mega sales right now.

  2. Microspikes: These are essential for maintaining traction on icy and snowy trails. Microspikes can be easily attached to your hiking boots, providing the grip needed to navigate slippery surfaces safely.

    👉 REI is having a fab microspike sale.

  3. Headlamp: Winter days are short, and having a reliable headlamp ensures you can navigate safely in low-light conditions. It’s a small but mighty tool that can make a big difference on your hikes, esp if you want to stay out past 4:30.

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🎯 Read: Winter Hiking Tips 

Frostbite: Early Signs and Symptoms

Hands of Fire. Sometimes I wish i had this. As I get older I can’t even operate my phone sometimes.

Winter hikes can be breathtakingly beautiful, but they also come with risks, such as frostbite. It's crucial to recognize the early signs and symptoms to prevent severe damage.

Early signs include slight changes in skin color, prickling, and numbness. If you notice these symptoms, it's important to seek warm shelter immediately.

For a deeper understanding of frostbite, including its causes and treatment, check out these informative articles:

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Featured Hiking Trail & Destination

Guided Dolomites Hiking: 3 Valleys

Everyone’s heard of the Alta Via 1, but did you know that you can criss cross the Dolomites East-West and have more solitude? This hiking tour with a private guide allows you to see 3 of the most beautiful valleys in the Dolomites and hike between them over stunning passes.

You’ll get to stay in 3 star hotels each night and experience a high mountain rifugio also!

Hiking Deal of the Week: 3 Valley Dolomites Trekking

  • Private Group Tour: 5 people to 1 guide

  • Guided

  • For the Beginner Explorer

👉 Distance: 15km on longest day, 9.1 on shortest day. Elevation up to 600 m on hardest day.


📆 How many days: 8 days (6 days hiking)

📍Val Gardena, Val Badia, Cortina

🥾🥾🥾/5: Moderate

🧭 Guided

✈️ Closest Airport: Venice IT

👉 Check out the Guided Hiking Tour Here: Dolomites 3 Valleys Trekking Trip

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Let’s go hiking (stayin warm tho)…

-Morgan