Trip Overview
This six-day Dolomites winter hiking journey is built around a change of scenery, pace, and perspective: begin in a South Tyrolean mountain village and finish on the open heights above Europe's largest Alpine pasture.
Your first three nights are in Val d'Ega / Eggental, between the Latemar and Catinaccio / Rosengarten mountains. From Nova Ponente / Deutschnofen, you'll walk a loop through farmland and forest toward St. Helena, a small chapel with 15th-century Gothic interior frescoes.
The next day starts at Lake Carezza / Karersee, where the protected lakeshore opens toward the Latemar before your route heads into the woods for a traditional mountain-hut stop. These first days let you settle into the rhythm of winter hiking in the Dolomites.
Then you'll change hotels and hiking areas. A private transfer brings you toward Castelrotto / Kastelruth, where the Laranz Forest leads to the Königswarte viewpoint over the Eisack Valley and the Renon plateau. You'll ascend to the Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm and hike across the Bullaccia / Puflatsch plateau, with the Sciliar / Schlern rising to the south and views toward the Ortler Group and the glaciers of the Stubai, Ötztal, and Zillertal Alps. Along the way you'll pass the Panche delle Streghe, the "witches' benches," a rock formation tied to the old legends of the Sciliar witches. As you follow the prepared winter route above the plateau, you'll notice the transition from the dense forest canopy to a wide-open panorama.
With moderate elevation gains, longer walking days, and spectacular mountain scenery, this itinerary is ideal for active travelers looking for a rewarding winter experience in the Dolomites. Choose a local guide to escort you, or a self-guided version with trip logistics.
Want a winter hiking tour that changes character as you travel? Contact our team to book the Val d'Ega to Alpe di Siusi journey, or browse our other winter hiking adventures.
Your first three nights are in Val d'Ega / Eggental, between the Latemar and Catinaccio / Rosengarten mountains. From Nova Ponente / Deutschnofen, you'll walk a loop through farmland and forest toward St. Helena, a small chapel with 15th-century Gothic interior frescoes.
The next day starts at Lake Carezza / Karersee, where the protected lakeshore opens toward the Latemar before your route heads into the woods for a traditional mountain-hut stop. These first days let you settle into the rhythm of winter hiking in the Dolomites.
Then you'll change hotels and hiking areas. A private transfer brings you toward Castelrotto / Kastelruth, where the Laranz Forest leads to the Königswarte viewpoint over the Eisack Valley and the Renon plateau. You'll ascend to the Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm and hike across the Bullaccia / Puflatsch plateau, with the Sciliar / Schlern rising to the south and views toward the Ortler Group and the glaciers of the Stubai, Ötztal, and Zillertal Alps. Along the way you'll pass the Panche delle Streghe, the "witches' benches," a rock formation tied to the old legends of the Sciliar witches. As you follow the prepared winter route above the plateau, you'll notice the transition from the dense forest canopy to a wide-open panorama.
With moderate elevation gains, longer walking days, and spectacular mountain scenery, this itinerary is ideal for active travelers looking for a rewarding winter experience in the Dolomites. Choose a local guide to escort you, or a self-guided version with trip logistics.
Want a winter hiking tour that changes character as you travel? Contact our team to book the Val d'Ega to Alpe di Siusi journey, or browse our other winter hiking adventures.
Highlights
- Experience six days of moderate to challenging winter hiking from Val d'Ega to Castelrotto / Kastelruth, ending above the Alpe di Siusi, Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow
- Hike four winter trails, from St. Helena's chapel to the heights of Bullaccia with breathtaking views, including the Sciliar / Schlern, the Ortler Group and the distant Alpine glaciers
- Discover Lake Carezza's protected winter landscape beneath the Latemar, on the border between South Tyrol and Trentino
- Trek through the Laranz Forest to the Königswarte viewpoint, with traces of ancient settlements and panoramic views of the Eisack Valley and the Rittner Plateau
- Savor the unique South Tyrolean culture and alpine cuisine with stops at traditional mountain rifugios along the way
- Relax for 5 nights in excellent hand-selected hotels in Val d'Ega and Castelrotto
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Val d'Ega (D)
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Day 2
Hotel in Val d'Ega (B,D)
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Day 3
Hotel in Val d'Ega (B,D)
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Day 4
Hotel in Castelrotto (B,D)
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Day 5
Hotel in Castelrotto (B,D)
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Day 6
Area Map
Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
Want to learn more about our Hotels and B&Bs?
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Want to learn more about our Luxury Hotels?
Luxury accommodations in the Dolomites combine the ultimate in comfort and refinement. From five-star hotels to Michelin-star-rated restaurants and pampering spas, the Dolomites offer a truly luxe Italian experience, proving that just because you're in the mountains, you can still enjoy the ultimate in comfort and refinement! From the chic town of Cortina d'Ampezzo to the quiet and discreet luxury of San Cassiano in Alta Badia, you'll find accommodations with credentials ranging from membership in the exclusive Relais & Chateau to The Leading Hotels of the World!
Prefer luxury accommodations?
You can also book a custom departure for this trip using our Luxury Hotels. For details, please contact us.
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Want to learn more about our Luxury Hotels?
Luxury accommodations in the Dolomites combine the ultimate in comfort and refinement. From five-star hotels to Michelin-star-rated restaurants and pampering spas, the Dolomites offer a truly luxe Italian experience, proving that just because you're in the mountains, you can still enjoy the ultimate in comfort and refinement! From the chic town of Cortina d'Ampezzo to the quiet and discreet luxury of San Cassiano in Alta Badia, you'll find accommodations with credentials ranging from membership in the exclusive Relais & Chateau to The Leading Hotels of the World!
Prefer luxury accommodations?
You can also book a custom departure for this trip using our Luxury Hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to see the Dolomites in action?
Check out the high-definition videos in our WINTER VIDEO GALLERY!
Want to know what type of weather you should expect on your trip?
Check out our Climate and Weather in the Dolomites article!
Want to learn about the Dolomites?
See our resource articles for information about the people, culture, landscape, geology, and more!
Still want more? Why not extend your adventure!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip to the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Check out the high-definition videos in our WINTER VIDEO GALLERY!
Want to know what type of weather you should expect on your trip?
Check out our Climate and Weather in the Dolomites article!
Want to learn about the Dolomites?
See our resource articles for information about the people, culture, landscape, geology, and more!
Still want more? Why not extend your adventure!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip to the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
Cost on request.
High Season Dates: 23rd January – 14th March > + 10% surcharge
Holiday Blackout Dates: (7-night minimum hotel stay required)
Christmas / New Years — 22nd December – 7th January
High Season Dates: 23rd January – 14th March > + 10% surcharge
Holiday Blackout Dates: (7-night minimum hotel stay required)
Christmas / New Years — 22nd December – 7th January
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and map of the area
- 3 nights accommodations in 4-star hotel in Val d'Ega
- 2 nights accommodations in 4-star hotel in Castelrotto
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Local English speaking Professional Hiking Guide for 4 days (if guided)
- Lifts and cable cars in the area (if guided)
- Private transfers in the area as per itinerary
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- An €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon neutral
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
Winter Hike From Val d'Ega to Alpe di Siusi: Start among Val d'Ega's snowy forests and finish high above the Alpe di Siusi on a six-day Dolomites winter hiking journey, linking the quiet trails of Nova Ponente, Lake Carezza / Karersee, the Laranz Forest and panoramic Bullaccia. Discover snowy forests and high mountain plateaus on this moderate to challenging adventure in the Italian Alps.
Area Map
