Shall we go snowshoeing?
7 easy routes with snowshoes
The word “ciaspole” comes from the Val di Non dialect, and means “snowshoes”. So, when the locals talk about a “ciaspolata”, it means a walk on the snow wearing “ciaspole”. When the snow is fresh and powdery, it makes for an unforgettable experience. You barely sink down at all, feeling as though you are floating on a white blanket under snow-laden fir trees!
The ciaspolata par excellence is the legendary Ciaspolada, Italy’s most popular snowshoe race, which takes place every year in early January in Val di Non.
However, if you want to take it easier and go on a ciaspolata at your own pace, there are many different routes to choose from in every valley of Trentino. There are difficult ones with challenging altitude differences, medium ones and easy ones, suitable for anyone. Or at least, anyone who loves walking in nature.
In this article we have selected 7 easy routes, with views of the Dolomites, the Lagorai chain or Lake Garda. You can walk them on your own, taking care not to lose the trail, but if you have never worn ciaspole and prefer to play it safe, you can be accompanied by one of Trentino’s Alpine Guides.
Have a good “ciaspolata”!