Saturday 11/3/2017 at 16:30
Snowshoeing
Guided snowshoe hike in the places of the great war with guides Altopiano di Asiago-"Manazzo Port: the Moon from above"
SNOWSHOEING IN THE PLACES OF THE GREAT WAR
The Manazzo port area is known for several aspects: one of the most enchanting nature of the plateau, the presence of numerous mountain huts, 360 degree panorama viewing that can range from the Swiss Alps to the Venice lagoon.
The path winds through snowy pastures that are typical of an Alpine environment, and then continue amid FIR and larch forests. From the Ridge you can see easily how the erosion of water and ice before then, dug the Valsugana, the Valdassa and shaped the mountains nearby.
EXCURSION PROGRAM:
Departure scheduled at 16.30 from the Bar at the station near the entrance of the square the ice stadium of Asiago;
Hiking time: 4 hours with a guided tour
Fix (look at the description at the bottom of the page): EASY
Difference in altitude: 150 m
Displacement: with your car
Cost of the GUIDED TOUR: Guide for guided tour + equipment (if there is snow)
Adults: € 15.00
Children under 15 years: € 5.00
Children under 6 years: free
Cost of snowshoes: 5 € until stocks last
Dinner at the refuge Larches
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE 18.00 the DAY BEFORE:
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DRESS CODE:
Snowshoes if necessary, mountaineering boots, NO MOON BOOT, winter pants, fleece, windbreaker, hat, gloves.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
Headlamp, hot tea and hot chocolate and a total change of clothing drive.
READING THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:
EASY: The route takes place on forest roads, dirt roads or easy trails always well stated and without orientation problems in case of fog or bad weather. The slopes are within the 250-300 metres and the length of the route is included in three hours. It is a little long walks requiring a high ankle boot ankle at least, no smooth sole. In winter ONLY boots, no moon boot.
EASY/MEDIUM: The route takes place on forest roads, dirt roads or easy trails always well marked. The slopes are within the 250-300 metres and the length of the route is included in 3-5 hours. It is a little long walks requiring a sporty shoe for hiking (IF IN SUMMER only), or the boot. In winter ONLY boots, no moon boot.
Medium: The route exceeds three hours, is more complex, takes place on the trail with some challenging ascent or descent but surmountable without mountaineering equipment. The land can be disconnected or missing signals. The maximum gradient is still within 300 metres. Requested the boot. In winter ONLY boots, no moon boot.
AVERAGE/CHALLENGING: The route exceeds three hours, is complex for the difference of up to 500 meters or for the length of walk up to 6 hours, takes place on the trail with some challenging ascent or descent but surmountable without mountaineering equipment. The land can be disconnected or missing signals. Requested the boot. In winter ONLY boots, no moon boot.
Challenging: Are routes that require extended training, experience and physical strength on the part of those who follow them. You must know how to move with skill even in dangerous terrain: steep scree, steep slopes or dense Bush, tall and unreferenced, rock steps, lack of sources. The difficulty of the terrain and the distance from reference points require a total autonomy. Where indicated there may be a need to bring the following material to bivouac as the tent, bivouac sack, stove, food, requires training, energy and motivation. Requested the boot. In winter ONLY boots, no moon boot.
ABOUT US-HIGHLAND GUIDES
Us "Plateau" we are the first group of professional guides of the plateau. We are local guides who operate on the territory of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni since 2008. Membership to the site by members of the group ensures an intimate knowledge of the proposals and a deeply respectful approach towards the environment and its history. Our guides are mountain professionals recognized and enrolled in the province of Vicenza; they propose to accompany busloads of people hiking and tours around the area, as required by regional law No. 33 of 11/4/2002 and according to the laws of the professional bodies of which fan part.
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