Snowshoe hike Wildbad/Bagni di San Candido - Rif. Gigante Baranci

Walk through San Candido to the starting point of the snowshoe hike (Parkhotel Sole Paradiso). First through the (hopefully) snowy spruce forest to Bagni di San Candido. Then a comfortable one and a half to two hour walk to the Rifugio Gigante Baranci (refreshment stop approx. 1 hour). Descent of your choice. You can opt to take the cable car. Otherwise, the walk back to San Candido via a different route takes one hour.
Cost of descent via chair lift: 19.50 Euro per person

Starting point: 09:30 am Tourist Information San Candido
Return: approx. 2:30 pm
Walking time: approx. 2 hrs
Difficulty: intermediate
Altitude differential: approx. 300 m
Kit: technical, ankle-covering mountain boots (no winter boots), hot drink (thermos flask), thermal protection, gloves and spare hat, sun protection

Fee: 20 € per person, 5 € snow shoe rental

IMPORTANT:
The hikes will take place in all events, even where there is a lack of snow.
In the event of a grave risk of avalanche or other adverse conditions, programme changes may occur.
There is no minimum number of participants.
The minimum age for children is 10 years with a shoe size of at least 35 (there are no snowshoes for smaller sizes).
Dogs are not permitted at ANY tour.

- technical, ankle-covering mountain boots with profiled soles (winter boots or low shoes are not suitable for deep snow) and possibly gaiters
- Warm hiking socks or ski socks
- Warm hiking clothes or thin skiwear (thick skiwear is too warm for hiking, even in colder temperatures)
- Spare shirt
- Warm jacket (for breaks, descent and when it’s windy)
- Gloves (possibly thin for the ascent and thick for the descent)
- Hat
- Scarf (e.g. BUFF loop)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Backpack
- Drink (in cold temperatures in a thermos flask)
- Refreshments (you should carry a snack even for short tours. Ideal snacks are: Muesli bars, fruit, sandwiches, chocolate, etc.)
- Camera
- Money (for any refreshment stop in an Alpine hut)
- Südtirol Guest Pass (hikes with possible bus transfer Wednesday & Friday)

The cancellation of the online ticket is not possible and also in case of wrong footwear the participation must still be paid.
Participation only possible with technical, ankle-covering mountain boots with profiled soles (winter boots or low shoes are not suitable for deep snow).

The cancellation of bookings with cash payment are possible until 6 p.m. of the previous day.

A short-term booking, 2-3 days before, is recommended.