Info:<\/strong> Chamois \u2013 Le Magdeleine<\/a>,\u00a0Parco del Gran Paradiso<\/a><\/p>\n Where to sleep:<\/strong> B&B Barberi<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWinter Outdoor\u201d is the rich offer coming from the Pearl of Trentino, for a great holiday, not only with the ski. Lots of exciting appointments, thought for everybody, can be enjoyed everyday. Every Monday people can take part in a trip with snowshoes across the Enchanted Forrest. On Tuesdays then, there are trips in the surroundings of Moena with the possibility to try typical food in Alpine Huts. Wednesdays are dedicated to history and culture, with trips organized in the city of Moena. For these who want to get involved in a hard but highly rewarding activity, there is also the possibility to try ski mountaineering. Thursdays are dedicated to free ride to which more and more people are recently excited about. To conclude, every Friday, people can get involved in evocative trips on the First World War, walking or skiing in places where the conflict took place and to visit the museum of the Great war organized to celebrate the hundredth anniversary.<\/p>\n Where to sleep:<\/strong>\u00a0Family hotel la Grotta<\/a><\/p>\n The magnificent Pearl in the Dolomites of Friuli, Unesco Heritage, celebrates every year the Epiphany with the spectacular rappel of the Befana from the bell tower of Cella, the highest in Carnia Region, with its 40 meters. On the 5th January, hundreds of people will be waiting for the arrival of Befana, down from the tower, with her sack full of presents for the youngsters.<\/p>\n Where to sleep<\/strong>:\u00a0Albergo diffuso il Grop<\/a><\/p>\n On the 3rd and 4th January, the best musher (dog-sled drivers), meet each other in the Austrian Pearl, together with their fabulous dogs. A prestigious international competition attracting the best European teams to Werfenweng. For the occasion, the city will look like a small Alaska. In the Swiss Pearl, 4% of the revenue coming from the booking of accommodations are destined to the \u201ceco-fond of Arosa\u201d. This fund is used to finance activities supporting the sustainable development of the place. Moreover on the 10th January takes place the \u201cSwiss Snow Walk & Run\u201d, a really particular half marathon. In fact, participants can get involved in various winter sports: nordic walking, snowshoes or running. The half marathon starts and ends near the lake Obersee in Arosa.<\/p>\n Green curiosity:<\/strong> thanks to efficient public transportation and to the position of the hotels that are near to ski slopes, it is possible to enjoy a perfect holiday without using the car!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the heart of the Stelvio National Park, the Rabbi Valley offers incredible landscapes with a view extending to the white peaks of Ortles-Cevedale. On thursday 1st January it is possible to walk trough this valley and to taste local food thanks to an organized trip. There are also other hikes through the nearby Sole Valley which are well traced and you can do by yourself as well as in organized groups.<\/p>\n Where to sleep: Agritourism Maso Coler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Several are the paths to explore the Appennino Reggiano during Winter. The cooperative \u201cI Briganti di Cerreto\u201d in Reggio Emilia province, organizes some trips with snowshoes in the weekends, during the day as well as at night, with the possibility to taste traditional dishes.<\/p>\n Info: events in Cerreto Alpi<\/a><\/p>\n Where to sleep<\/strong>: Rural hospitality in Cerreto Alpi<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Passo del Lupo, in Monte Cimone, is the place from which some nighty trips start. You will walk under the stars and enjoy nature with its silence, passing trough forests and mountaintops, using snowshoes. From the 28th December to the half of February, seven appointments are organized. Moreover, at the end of each trip it is possible to try typical dishes in the warmth of Chalet dei Maestri.<\/p>\n Where to sleep:<\/strong> Cimone La Palazza<\/a><\/p>\n On the 1st January do not miss this two appointments, if you want to visit the Appennino umbo-marchigiano along snowy paths and to celebrate in an unusual way New Year’s Eve. The first trip starts from the town of Fiastra in Marche Region and runs along Fiastra Lake. The second one, starts from Castelluccio da Norcia (Perugia province). Both of them are not too difficult and thus appropriate for everybody.<\/p>\n Where to sleep:<\/strong>\u00a0Rifugio di Cupi<\/a><\/p>\n If you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve while enjoying a warm polenta (a cornmeal mush) in the mountains do not miss the trip with snowshoes organized in the Abruzzo National Park which takes place on the 1st January. It starts from Passo Godi near the Rifugio lo Scoiattolo, in which participants will enjoy the dinner, at the end of the trip.<\/p>\n Where to sleep:<\/strong> Albergo Diffuso Sotto le Stelle<\/a><\/p>\n Cover Image: Abruzzo, ph. by Luigi Alesi via flickr<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Along the wire of Alpine Pearls and then moving down to the south, across the Apenninni, here are some suggestions to celebrate New Year’s Eve within silent and soft snowy landscapes. We have found out for you 10 trips with snowshoes to enjoy new places and slow down with your working pace, but also to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":5055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[459,59,415,475,991],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/VALLE-DAOSTA-Chamois-foto-Enrico-Romanzi-5549.jpg\")
<\/a>2. Moena<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3. Forni di Sopra<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4. Werfenweng<\/h2>\n
\nFind out \u201cIn montagna con gusto\u201da new half-pension offer to try the typical dishes of the region: http:\/\/www.alpine-pearls.com<\/p>\n![\"dog](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/01\/werfenw.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n5. Arosa<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n6. Rabbi e Parco dello Stelvio<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n7. Cerreto Alpi e Appennino Reggiano:<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>8. Cimone, Appennino Modenese<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n9.Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n10. Parco Nazionale Abruzzo<\/h2>\n
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