Snowshoeing from the Saisera valley to the Grego hut
Ten kilometres and five hundred metres of climb through snow-covered woods, with a hut halfway and a frozen tarn a little beyond.
- SeasonWinter
- EffortHalf a day
- From the houseabout 12 km to the Saisera valley · 15 minutes by car
- Length10 km
This is the classic snowshoe route of the Tarvisio area. You set off from the Florit chapel, in the Saisera valley, and climb through the woods for five hundred metres of ascent: ten kilometres in all, medium difficulty.
Halfway there is the Grego hut, where you stop. Anyone with legs left goes on towards Sella Somdogna and past the frozen tarn, which in winter is covered in snow and ice and is the photograph everyone takes home.
The Saisera valley is a closed, shaded valley: in winter the sun arrives late and leaves early. Set off in the morning, not after lunch, or you will find yourself coming down in the dark with the cold rising.
You need proper snowshoes and poles, not just boots. And in winter, in the mountains, you always check the avalanche report before setting off: a wood that is quiet in summer is not automatically safe under snow.
Where it starts
The starting point and, when it falls within the frame, our house. Map built by us from OpenStreetMap data.
Snowshoeing to the Grego hut in pictures
Frequently asked questions
Where can you go snowshoeing near Tarvisio?
The most walked route starts at the Florit chapel, in the Saisera valley, and climbs to the Grego hut: ten kilometres with five hundred metres of ascent and medium difficulty. From the hut you can continue towards Sella Somdogna and the frozen tarn.
What equipment do you need for the snowshoe walk to the Grego hut?
Snowshoes and poles, as well as boots and winter clothing. The avalanche report should always be checked before setting off.
We run a holiday flat in Tarvisio, in a well-served, strategic spot in the heart of the village. We know these places because we go to them: the distances, the car parks and the opening times above were all checked at source, one by one.
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