Belpiano (Schöneben) – Malga S. Valentino (Haideralm) Ski Area

Four cross-country skiing trails at elevations up to 2,000 metres and running 40 kilometres in length make the Schöneben ski area a popular destination for cross-country skiers. The Melanger Circuit, which is a 15-km-long loop, runs underneath the glacier of Palla Bianca (Weißkugel) Mountain; like the high-altitude trail (Höhenloipe), it is suitable for more experienced skiers. The Curon (Graun) Circuit, which runs 6 km and is basically flat, is particularly recommended for beginners and leisure skiers. The Dreiländerloipe (lit: Three-Country Trail) runs 15 km and allows you to glide into Austria and, shortly afterwards, into Switzerland: this very special experience is enticing more and more skiers to become regulars at the Schöneben ski area.

Technical Information:
Höhenloipe (High Trail)
Length (km): 1 km
Altitude differential: 40 m
Technique: classic
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Lighting: no

Dreiländerloipe (Three-Country Trail)
Length (km): 15 km
Altitude differential: 30 m
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Lighting: no

Melager Circuit
Length (km): 15 km
Altitude differential: 30 m
Technique: classic
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Lighting: no

Curon (Graun) Circuit
Length (km): 6 km
Altitude differential: 0 m
Technique: classic
Level of difficulty: easy
Lighting: no

Cross-country skis and accessories can be rented at the following sports shops in Resia (Reschen): Sport Folie Intersport and Sport Winkler rent & test

For more information, please visit:
www.schoeneben.it
www.sport-folie.com

The Haideralm ski area is a popular summer hiking area and offers beautiful snowshoe trails in the winter. Many of the sign-posted trails are also passable in winter without snowshoes, as long as you have some waterproof hiking boots. Diverse snowshoe trails for visitors of all skill levels await, nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of this tri-border area where Austria, Italy, and Switzerland meet. The instructors at Haideralm Ski School offer guided snowshoe hikes; snowshoes are available for rental at local sport shops.

The Routes:
San Valentino to Piavenna (Plawenn)
Route: From San Valentino to Piavenna, via the Schaferhütte mountain refuge. Return along the street to the group of houses known as the Case dei Pescatori (Fischerhäusern), which offers a unique panoramic view.
Walking time: 2.5 hours
Altitude differential: 270 m
Torch hike: no
Guide: no

San Valentino to Plagött
Route: Follow the main road of San Valentino through a larch forest and past the ski slopes to the Plagött alpine pastures.
Walking time: 30 minutes
Altitude differential: 160 m
Torch hike: yes
Guide: no

Lake Loop
Route: From the Sper sports zone, head out in the direction of Padöll and continue to the end of Lago di Muta Lake; return along the left side of the lake, past the Case dei Pescatori group of houses, and on to San Valentino.
Walking time: 1.5 hours
Altitude differential: 0 m
Torch hike: no
Guide: no

Greinhof Farm Tavern
Route: Follow the Untere Militärstraße Road (lit: lower military road) to Greinhof Farm Tavern. From there, climb through the forest to the Oberen Militärstraße Road (lit: upper military road) or continue along the Untere Militärstraße Road to Resia (Reschen).
Walking time: 2.5 hours
Altitude differential: 100 m
Torch hike: no
Guide: no

For more information about snowshoe hikes at the Haideralm ski area

Lago di Resia Lake, in the upper Venosta (Vinschgau) Valley offers a wide range of winter sports options for the young - and the young at heart. In addition to classic skating, the lake is well known for in-vogue sports such as snow kiting and ice yachting. Lago di Resia freezes over completely every year and has great wind. The lake thus offers passionate kiters and ice yachting enthusiasts the ice conditions necessary to do these sports. When the celebrated Vinschger Wind blows strongly into the sails, the whole Lago di Resia is full of brightly coloured ice yachts. This is fun not only for those who love to do ice sports, but also for the many spectators and general public. There are kite surfing lessons on offer at Lago di Resia from May to September and snow kiting lessons from December to March.

Even the kiting elite appreciates Lago di Resia. Every year in January, kiters come from all over the world for the Snowkite European Championship. Participants from several European countries compete in the racing and freestyle disciplines, delighting the crowds with their daredevil jumps. In 2013, the Snowkite European Championship will once again be held at Lago di Resia. Expected date: 18 to 20 January.


For more information, please visit:
www.kiteboarding-reschen.eu
www.reschenpass.it
www.snowkite-worldcup.com