Nestled in the northern Italian Dolomites, the village of Sesto offers a distinctive winter experience combining outdoor activity with regional culinary traditions. Located near the Austrian border, this area is the starting point for self-guided walking tours through the Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) nature park, known for its extensive network of well-maintained hiking trails.

The winter routes span approximately 100 kilometers, primarily cleared of deep snow, which allows visitors to explore without the need for snowshoes. Among the valleys accessible from Sesto is Fischleintal, where hikers can stop at mountain huts such as Talschlusshütte for regional dishes like mountain pine and porcini mushroom risotto or Gerstensuppe, a traditional barley soup. Another popular stop is the Dreischusterhütte, a century-old rifugio located in the Innerfeldtel valley, renowned for its Kaiserschmarrn—a shredded pancake—and homemade fried apple rings known as Apfelkiachl.

Some hiking routes begin with cable car ascents to the Kreuzbergpass, crossing picturesque snow-covered landscapes. The Klammbach hut, situated on this pass, offers a terrace where visitors can rest and enjoy refreshments. Other trails include loops around the frozen shores of Lake Toblach, providing varied scenic options for winter walkers.

Accommodations are centered around Hotel Drei Zinnen, a longstanding establishment in Sesto that has welcomed travelers since 1930. The hotel was transformed into a winter destination inspired by visits from mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, author of "Seven Years in Tibet." Managed by the founding Watschinger family, the hotel combines traditional hospitality with modern amenities, offering daily afternoon cakes, a Finnish sauna, and four-course evening meals featuring both Italian dishes and South Tyrolean specialties.

The combination of hearty local cuisine and scenic, accessible walking trails makes this corner of the Dolomites a compelling destination for winter tourists. Packages for week-long winter walking holidays typically include half-board accommodation, local transportation passes, and transfers, with prices beginning around £1,076. This offering caters to travelers seeking active, culturally rich experiences in a distinctive mountainous setting during the colder months.