Malga Bassa di Presson - Masi di Ronzola

Safety information

For snow hiking activities follow these guidelines:

• Inform yourself well about the route and its conditions before leaving. You can do this by contacting the tourist information office closest to you; 
• the day before the excursion, find out about the weather and the level of avalanche danger;
• if you plan to reach a mountain hut or refuge, make sure they are open and, if you intend to stop to eat or sleep, call them in advance to book;
• before leaving, if you don't feel well, postpone going out until you feel better;
• use the mask even in the mountains;
• keep a safe distance of at least 2 meters from people;
• avoid exchanging personal effects, tools and water bottles or bottles with other people;
• bring some sanitizing gel with you to frequently disinfect hands and surfaces;
• never leave waste at high altitude and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or mountain huts you visit.

Equipment

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Here is a list of items you should have with you when you go snowshoeing: 

• waterproof boots; 
• snowshoes and trekking poles. To rent them, choose the rental closest to you;
• comfortable and warm winter clothing; 
• mask, as required by the COVID-19 safety protocol
• hat, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen;
• backpack with a snack and a thermos of hot drink;
• avalanche self-rescue kit MANDATORY 'where, due to snow and weather conditions, there are risks of avalanches' (Art.26 Legislative Decree 28 February 2021 n.40). The kit consists of Artva, shovel and probe and, before tackling any excursion, make sure you know how to use it. You can possibly rent it in shops that offer this service; 
• camera or mobile phone to immortalize the panoramas and views you like most. If you like, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.