Winter hike from Valles to the Fane Alpine village

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

Important: if you want to do this winter hike, please take information about the current conditions on site!

Starting point: Valles, parking space of the Jochtal skiing area
Route: Jochtal valley statoin - Kurzkofelhütte mountian hut - Fane Alpine village
Signpost: Milchweg, Fane Alm
Distance: approx. 4.5 km (each direction)
Walking time: approx. 1.5 hours (each direction) or tobogganing
Altitude difference: 380 m
Altitude level: between 1,370 and 1,740 m asl
Experienced in: end of December 2012
Further information: Gitschberg-Jochtal tourist board, phone: +39 0472 886048

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