Winter hike from Valles to the Fane Alpine village

The pleasant tour takes us from Valles to one of the most charming Alpine mountain hut villages of South Tyrol, Malga Fane.

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Starting point for this walk is Valles, strictly speaking the parking space of the Jochtal skiing area.
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We follow the trail n° 17 towards the head of the valley.
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Along the cross-country ski trail we walk towards the forest.
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At the first mountain hut, the Kurzkofelhütte, you can rent toboggans.
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The fresh snow of last night still covers the trees along the path.
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With toboggan or without, with snow shoes or walking boots, no matter how you tackle this walk, it is going to enthuse all those who love nature.
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Winter wonderland along the Rio Valles.
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Untouched winter landscape.
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Across the bridge on the other side of the valley.
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View of the valley at Valles.
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A short walk from the Fane Alpine pasture.
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Really an idyllic place, surrounded by the rough Fundres Mountains: the Fane Alpine village.
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One of the mountain huts is also open for the public in winter.
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… the Zingerle mountain hut: meat and drink for everyone!
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Riding back down to the valley: if you brought your toboggan, the return to the valley won’t be too exhausting.
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Winter hike from Valles to the Fane Alpine village - offers nearby:
7 nights from 1032 € per person

From the parking space of the skiing area Jochtal in Valles (1,370 m asl) we walk straight on towards the head of the valley, on the path that parallels the cross-country ski trail, to the Kurzkofelhütte hut (where you can rent toboggans). From this hut we follow the "Milchweg" (Milk Trail) towards the Fane Alpine village, crossing the snow-covered conifer forest, conveying a special atmosphere.

The next slightly steeper section we overcome on the forest trail, be cautions as this path is also used for tobogganing. After some hairpin bends and behind a huge rock, there is a snow-covered valley basin, in the heart of which lies the Fane Alpine village.

The lovely mountain huts and the little church with its wooden steeple convey a romantic feeling without peer. A mountain hut is open also in winter, offering delicious treats for your palate. Lucky those who took a toboggan, riding down without any effort.

Author: AT

Notice: The data indicated refer to the entire route, including return trip, on foot.

alpine pasture hike suited for families difficulty: easy