On the trail of wild animals

The Moschesin ring is a beautiful excursion that we can tackle in any season and discover a variety of landscapes, colors and unique sensations.

We are located in the northern area of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, on the border between the Val di Zoldo and the Agordino. Winter is the ideal season to get in touch with the most silent and severe mountains, in the intimacy of nature. On the snow, wild animals leave their tracks, following them or just imagining who they are is a beautiful game. To walk on the deepest and softest snow we must wear a pair of snowshoes (snowshoes or snowshoes); they are easy to use and allow us to explore the winter mountains in a way we never imagined we could. If we find stretches of frozen path, or with very hard snow, it is better to wear crampons that have better grip.

To walk on the snow with snowshoes, it is necessary to equip yourself with technical footwear that guarantees high waterproof and at the same time also manages to keep the foot temperature constant, thanks to materials with high thermal insulation. Dressing properly in winter is a must and the fundamental rule is always to dress like an onion: you start with light, breathable and thermal technical clothing in contact with the skin and then cover yourself with heavier clothing. Do not forget appropriate gloves, socks and cap to protect the parts most exposed to the cold.

Let’s equip ourselves with a technical backpack of about 30 liters, with sturdy external laces to tie snowshoes and poles, large enough to store clothing and spare clothes, as well as food and drinks. Avoiding to bring sandwiches or similar things, which are always cold. Better a small thermos with a simple hot risotto inside and in a second thermos put some hot tea. Check out our tips on how to self-produce food for your hikes (read “Trail food”)..