Dolomites ski touring from a central point
In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationDolomites / French Alps
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions127.36 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
On the agenda for this ski touring trip in the Dolomites : breathtaking scenery , idyllic ascents , dreamlike descents , and plenty of sunshine . There are few places in the world that rival the Dolomites as a ski touring destination. In addition to the incredible landscapes and top-notch guidance , you'll have the chance to savor Italian culinary specialties in this magnificent corner of the Eastern Alps . A trip not to be missed for ski touring enthusiasts!
The highlights
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Landscapes unique in the world
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A fun, professional and playful approach
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Italian culinary specialties
Photos
Marie-Hélène - verified review - february 2024
Sport
Level
Ski touring
The expert's opinion
Good technical and physical level required, regular practice preferred!
In figures
Ski touring
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 850 m
- Average daily descent: 1240 m
- Maximum altitude: 3250 m
Management
French
High mountain guide azimuth
Program
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Arrival in the Dolomites
- Transportation Minibus - 07h - 700km
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Welcome by your guide, meet the group and transfer by minibus to Trentino-Alto Adige. Check-in at the hotel in the heart of the Dolomites. Presentation of the week's program.
Day 1 -
Cristallo Massif
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 1600 m
- Maximum altitude 2500 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
To kick off this crazy week in the Dolomites, we're going ski touring in the Cristallo massif: a classic in the region! And, so as not to get tired right from the start, we're still going to use the ski lifts for the first ascent.
Day 2 -
Cadin di Fanis
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 850 m
- Negative elevation 1600 m
- Maximum altitude 2839 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
On the agenda for this third day, we take the ski lifts and then start on skins to then enjoy a ski descent of 1600 meters of negative elevation.
Day 3 -
The unmissable Tre Cime
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 30km
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Maximum altitude 2500 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Tre Cime enjoy a worldwide reputation, and rightly so, as it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Dolomites! After a short transfer by minibus, we set off to ski down several slopes in a legendary spot in the Alps.
Day 4 -
Ski touring in the Val Mesdi
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Maximum altitude 2240 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, we're heading to Val Mesdi. This mountain range offers numerous opportunities for ski touring: Biz Boé, Val Ciadin, Val Culea. But the highlight of the day is undoubtedly the descent of the Val di Mesdi "canyon"! At the end of the day, we ski back down to Corvara (1568m).
Day 5 -
La Marmolada Glacier
- Activity Ski touring
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Maximum altitude 3250 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
To end this trip on a high note, we'll ascend to 3250m via a cable car that will take us to the Marmolada Glacier. Several different routes are possible for the descent on the glacier, depending on the conditions. In any case, the view of the Sella massif on the other side of the valley is breathtaking!
Day 6
Note
Accommodation
You will stay in a 3-star hotel with half-board , in a shared double room with private toilet and shower, bed linen and towels provided. A supplement of €260 per person applies for a single room, subject to availability.
Access
In the afternoon/evening at the same meeting points.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- All minibus transfers from one of the meeting points
- Half-board accommodation in a hotel for 5 nights
- Picnics for 5 days starting from Day 2
- Training/refresher course on the use of safety equipment
- The services of a high mountain guide for 6 days, including all their expenses (accommodation, meals, transport, lifts)
- Loan of collective safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe) if needed
- Christmas and New Year's Day supplements
- The welcome pack
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to one of the meeting points
- The ski lifts
- Lunch on Day 1
- The possible rental of equipment
- All drinks, including those served with meals
- Personal insurance
- Anything not listed under "the price includes"
- The ski lift pass
Options
- Equipment rental - Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles and crampons) : CHF255.23 / unit
- Equipment rental - Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons) : CHF224.13 / unit
- Equipment rental - Shoes : CHF68.61 / unit
- Equipment rental - Airbag bag : CHF118.92 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
You can rent your equipment from us! It is recent, well maintained, and will be delivered to you at the start of your stay.
- Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles, crampons): €235
- Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons): €210
- Shoes: €68
- Airbag bag: €75
Equipment to bring
- Touring skis equipped with touring bindings (we recommend touring-freeride type skis to make the most of descents in all snow conditions and powder)
- Seal skins
- Knives
- Sticks
- Backpack, 32L capacity
- Ski touring boots
- Cleats
- Avalanche transceiver (DVA): If you have an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe, please let us know when you register. If you don't have any, we will lend you one free of charge.
- 1L water bottle, thermos or Camelback
- Pocket knife
- Duck tape (strong tape)
- Toiletry bag with personal essentials
Clothing to bring
- Warm hat or headband / Neck warmer or Buff
- Ski helmet ( highly recommended )
- Ski goggles and sunglasses with UV4 protection lenses
- Technical underwear: long-sleeved top and leggings for added warmth under trousers
- Lightweight fleece jacket / Synthetic down jacket with hood to wear under the Gore-Tex for extra warmth during breaks
- Jacket with a waterproof and breathable membrane such as Gore-Tex or softshell, lightweight and compressible to reduce bulk in the backpack
- Trousers with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type membrane (models with leg vents are recommended for uphill sections)
- Lightweight gloves (fleece or softshell)
- Warm gloves with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type membrane
- Silk inner gloves. Mittens are a good solution for very cold days or for people sensitive to the cold.
- Ski socks
Tip (underwear and ski socks): Merino wool has the advantage of being very breathable and antibacterial, so it retains less odor than synthetic materials.
