Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering, downhill skiing
I had heard from many that the Pusteria and the adjacent valleys offer wonderful trails for cross-country skiing. So I started getting to know the area, beginning from Casies valley, which gave me an unforgettable day.
For some time, I had eyed the top of Monte Stivo, which looms over Arco di Trento, north of Lake Garda, in Trentino, sensing the beauty of the panorama that can be enjoyed from its summit. Its winter ascent gave me a simply perfect day.
Read more: Mount Stivo, Trentino, in winter time. Emotion guaranteed!
The Lej da Staz, between Celerina and Sankt Moritz, Engadin, is an enchanted place. A series of paths, on beaten snow, allows you to reach this stupendous locality and appreciate its charm even in the middle of winter.
After having reached Blaunca and Grevasalvas in summer time, from Maloja, we wanted to walk to these two magnificent Engadine mountain villages in winter, starting from Plaun da Lej. And this time too it was a wonderful day.
Cogne, in Valle d'Aosta, is considered a paradise for Nordic skiing. It is an area with 80 km of tracks, that can satisfy cross-country ski enthusiasts of all levels. On Sunday, we went to test its slopes.
Read more: Cross-country skiing: Cogne, Valle d'Aosta - the Nordic ski paradise

Splugen, in Grisons, Switzerland, is a locality at 1475 meters above sea level, located just north of the tunnel (or pass) of San Bernardino. It offers almost 40 km of cross-country ski trails, which we decided to go and try last Saturday.
Read more: Cross-country skiing: Splugen, Grisons, Switzerland. Snow guaranteed!