Immaculata Bridge in the Dolomites

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Height difference: m

- Check-in at the hotel starting at 2:30 pm. Allocation of rooms and accommodation.
- From 3 p.m. opportunity to relax at the hotel's spa and heated pool.
- At 6:30 pm welcome drink followed by dinner at the hotel.

Distance: 8 km

Height difference: 350 m

Our first day will begin with a snowshoe hike that will take us to the foot of the Odle Group. We will take the Col Raiser cable car to the Seceda Plateau at about 2,100 m and then walk to the Unesco Dolomites Panoramic Balcony, a true open-air terrace with a breathtaking view of the most iconic peaks of the Dolomites: the Sella Group, Sassolungo and Sassopiatto, Catinaccio and Sciliar. We will then walk towards the Alpe di Cisles, among snow-covered forests and meadows, surrounded by a natural amphitheater with few equals in the world, to reach the Juac Refuge. We will continue downhill snowshoeing until we reach Selva di Val Gardena where we will have lunch at a rustic alpine tavern and where we will be able to breathe in the Christmas atmosphere with the opening of the Christmas market: welcoming us with the spicy scent of gingerbread cookies and the typical aroma of mulled wine!

Distance: 7 km

Height difference: 250 m

We will set off on foot from the hotel with our snowshoes to walk along a very scenic trail that will lead us to the oldest small church in the valley, the Church of St. James, whose origin seems to date back to the 12th century. Idyllically situated, it has interior walls decorated with wonderful Gothic frescoes in the chancel and 16th-century murals depicting the legend of St. James (protector of hikers). This elevation with the small church, called "dlieja da Sacun" in Ladin, is considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the entire Val Gardena.
We will then continue on to the picturesque Val d'Anna near Ortisei and have lunch at Baita Pauli, a small mountain hut where we can sample the specialties of South Tyrolean cuisine. After lunch we will visit the Christmas market in Ortisei where Christmas melodies resound in every corner and typical products are offered in the little houses.

Distance: 7 km

Height difference: 300 m

In the morning we will have a chance to enjoy the hotel's spa and heated pool in preparation then for an afternoon snowshoe hike on Mount Pana, just above Santa Cristina in Val Gardena. We will walk along the Pana Raida adventure-trail, framed 360° by majestic peaks such as the imposing Sassolungo and Sassopiatto peaks with contrasting forests: a wonderful natural landscape, a magical place that conveys peace and relaxation with exciting views. At the end of our snowshoe hike, we will stop at a charming refreshment stop for a well-deserved rest and to enjoy an aperitif with a view of the Sella Group and Odle mountains.

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Height difference: m

After breakfast you can enjoy a day of relaxation, taking advantage of the hotel's beautiful swimming pool for a few more hours, or indulge in some shopping.