Winter Hiking in the Alps: Hiking in December
The First Month of Winter, Welcome Back Snow!
Hiking in December in the Alps can very rewarding. Snowshoes will most probably be our way to hiking the alps in December because usually it means hiking in the snow.
In some special years there is not much snow but usually December hikes are basically winter hikes. This means freezing temperatures, few paths available and white landscapes.
Winter hiking can be pretty hard and the Inn to Inn tour are the best for this period.
You spend a bit more but having access to light, warm water and a comfortable bed in this season is more important than in other season.
The weeks between Christmas and 31st of December can be more crowded while the rest of December is usually very uncrowded all over the Italian Alps.
Main Features
VIEWS
80%
WILDLIFE
50%
SILENCE
80%
HIKING ROUTES
60%
Details
- Best Altitude: between 800 and 2000 meters
- Average Temperature at 2000 meters at 12AM: -3°C
- Special: Snow and cold!
- Ideal Days of Trekking: 1 or 2 – Inn to Inn for more Days
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HIKING AREAS
CONFIGURATOR
Hiking Tours in December
This is our Trekking Alps offer for the month of December
Consider that every season is different so you always need to contact us to see which hike are avaiable considering the mountain conditions.
Winter Hikings you can Choose from
Wondering in the beauty
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Wondering in the beauty
The possibility of day hike in the Dolomites is countless and covers all difficulty levels and all natural environments. They range from simple walks on the valley floor in the most touristy areas to high altitude excursions and/or in less frequented areas, where harsh and wild environments make us feel immersed in the most authentic wilderness. You can choose to walk in green valleys, embellished with streams and waterfalls, or go and admire the alpine lakes, where to see the surrounding peaks reflected in crystal clear waters....
Hike around the Serenissima
Venice is not known as an hiking destination. But that does not mean is not suitable for that! A day suspended between Venice, the land and the Adriatic sea, walking through Veneto's lagoon to discover the main island and the nearby villages in an unceasing variation of scenarios: that is a day hike in Venice. According to this perspective, the tour will take place from the crowded Venetian historical center to Lido, the best-known island of the International Film festival and charming Liberty buildings; from Pellestrina, a long strip of land dotted with colorful villages, naturalistic oases and exquisite fish cuisine, to Chioggia, the little Venice that seals the lagoon southwards....
Alps Iconic Landscapes
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Hike in Italian Riviera
A Day hike from Genova is really at hand and it shows very often a unique characteristic, the sea view! If you are in Genova and you want to have an outdoor experience, the mountains are really really close to you and this is the right place if you want to have a day Hike from Genova in the Mediterranean Mountains. ...
The Great Beauty of the Italian Coast
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A Wonderful Night in the Ligurian Alps
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Day or Night Winter Hike!
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Hike in Italian Riviera
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If you have little time but you love Nature!
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Mountains Hikes in Comfort
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An Alps Escape from UK to Italy
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difficulty:
Duration: FLEXIBLE
Price: No Standard Price for this Hike
Adventures and Exclusive SPA
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Lake Maggiore Hikes and Hotels
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Matterhorn and Monte Rosa in Comfort
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Gran Paradiso Hikes in Comfort
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Mountains Hikes in Comfort
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A Wonderful Night in the Maritime Alps Natural Park
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Duration: 1 DAY
Price: € 100
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Shoewhoeing Monte Rosa and Matterhorn Valleys
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Monte Bianco Winter Hike
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Wonderful Hike in the Mont Avic
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Stunning beauty of Maira Valley
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Day Hike from Turin
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Beautiful Cinque Terre Riviera
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Mediterranean Riviera Hikes
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All Year Round an Amazing Adventure fit for Everybody
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Mountains and Culture
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Duration: 5 DAYS
Price: No Standard Price for this Hike
4000 meters Festival
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difficulty: VERY HARD
Duration: 3 DAYS
Price: € 299
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Wilderness in Winter
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Tour of the Majestic Monviso
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Shooting Mountain Workshop
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The Beauty of Orsiera NP
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