Snowshoeing on the ridge of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines
Highlights
- Discover the enchanting Tuscan-Emilian Apennines on a 5-hour snowshoe hike
- Follow the snowy road from the Pradarena Pass to the white ridge
- Enjoy the hike safely with your experienced environmental guide
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Full description
In spring and summer, the Apennine ridge is a popular destination for its breathtaking views. But it is in winter that it unleashes all its magic!
Experience a dream among fairytale landscapes and unforgettable atmospheres with a5½-hour snowshoe hike. Departing from Passo di Pradarena and accompanied by a guide, you will spend a day of wonder and nature.
We are waiting for you!
What we will do
The appointment is 15 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in Ventasso (RE) . Awaiting us will be the Environmental Hiking Guide who will accompany us on this adventure!
Having gathered all the participants and handed over the equipment, a brief introduction will take place during which the guide will provide all the useful information for a carefree experience. We will set off from the Pradarena Pass, the highest pass in the northern Apennines. Snow-capped and enchanting, it will only be waiting for us to explore!
Looking around, we will already be able to make out the immense beech trees that are white and frozen in winter: a unique condition that gives this landscape a fairytale atmosphere.
With snowshoes on our feet, we will walk along a wide road and a gentle ascent until we reach the snow-covered ridge. In front of us the marvellous Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco Emiliano will open up, a unique and fascinating territory that has been a Unesco MAB Biosphere Reserve since 2015.
On the Tuscan side, we will be able to admire the white-dusted Garfagnana, the sharp Apuan Alps and Monte Pisanino, a limestone massif that dominates the entire valley thanks to its 1946 m altitude.
On the Emilian side, on the other hand, our view will linger on a singular rocky, granite conformation located in the town of Castelnovo ne' Monti: the Pietra di Bismantova, whose 364 m prominence is what remains of residual erosion dating back to the Middle Miocene period, i. e. 15 million years ago.
At the end of our adventure in the snow , we will return to our starting point, where we will find a warm refuge where we may stop for lunch (optional and not included in the fee) . The activity will last about 5 hours in total, along a route of about 5 km, with a maximum altitude difference of 100 metres.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable from 8 years of age.
The experience is of an easy level and suitable as a first snowshoe hike.
Any infants may participate in the activity while remaining inside their parent's baby carrier: please notify the organiser of their presence at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email.
Other information
The experience takes place from December to February and is confirmed when a minimum number of 2 participants is reached.
Dogs are allowed if socialised.
Recommended clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Thermal T-shirt
- Ankle-covering hiking boots
- Hat
- Gloves
Don't forget to bring
- Backpack
- Spare T-shirt
- Water and snacks
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ventasso, Reggio Emilia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
