Snowshoe hike Prato Piazza - Monte Specie with view of the Three Peaks

We set off into Valle di Braies Vecchia by minibus from San Candido and using the snow-covered road towards Prato Piazza we reach the 2000 meters high alpine plateau. From there it’s a short walk to Rifugio Prato Piazza (base camp). There, we put on our snowshoes. Past Swiss pine woods we gently cross the high plateau and climb Monte Specie (2,307 m). A stunning circular view and intense winter fun for relatively small climbing effort. Refreshment stop possible at the end of the hike. Starting point: 08:45 am Tourist Information San Candido Return: approx. 3:00 pm Walking time: ascent approx. 2.5 hrs / descent approx. 1.5 hrs Difficulty: intermediate Altitude differential: approx. 350 m Kit: good winter-proof, ankle-covering mountain boots, hot drink (thermos flask), thermal protection, gloves and spare hat, sun protection Note: Anyone suffering from heart disease and/or taking medication is not permitted to participate in this tour (rapid difference in altitude)! Taxi obligatory for everyone: 20.00 Euro for the round trip not included / for organisational reasons it is not possible to drive up in your own car (in case of cancellation after 18.00 pm of the previous day the taxi must still be paid) Fee: 30 € per person, 5 € snow shoe rental, taxi return journey: € 20,00 a person