Who hasn't heard of the Dolomites? A place like nowhere else in the Alps - Marmolada, Torre Sella, Tofane are renowned summits with a huge history from the Great War to via ferrata and rock climbing. Together with some stunning scenery will be an exceptional ski touring experience mixing ski lifts and skinning.
Highlights:
- Stunning scenery- Italian cuisine and hospitality
- Great itineraries
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Dolomites
Meeting at Turin or Bergamo Airport and private transportation to Flora Alpina mountain hut (1878m) where we will have a briefing on the trip. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: D)
Meeting at Turin or Bergamo Airport and private transportation to Flora Alpina mountain hut (1878m) where we will have a briefing on the trip. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: D)
Day 2: The Marmolada Group (6hrs, +700m -1250m, MS)
From the hut we head up slowly in the Pian del Cros dale passing through a pleasant wood and some local heritage before reaching the Forca Rossa pass (2490m), offering us fantastic views of the south face of the Marmolada, the Sasso di Valfredda and the Tofans mountains. Our nice descent in the Di Franzedas dale will lead us to Malga Ciapela (1446m) from where a cable car will take us close to the Marmolada (3250m). Heading down on to the glacier, facing the Sella Mountains, there are several potential itineraries depending upon the snow conditions. We will spend the night at the Castiglioni mountain hut (2044 m). Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
From the hut we head up slowly in the Pian del Cros dale passing through a pleasant wood and some local heritage before reaching the Forca Rossa pass (2490m), offering us fantastic views of the south face of the Marmolada, the Sasso di Valfredda and the Tofans mountains. Our nice descent in the Di Franzedas dale will lead us to Malga Ciapela (1446m) from where a cable car will take us close to the Marmolada (3250m). Heading down on to the glacier, facing the Sella Mountains, there are several potential itineraries depending upon the snow conditions. We will spend the night at the Castiglioni mountain hut (2044 m). Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 3: Sella Massive (6hrs, +600m – 2000m, MS)
Through a gorgeous valley south orientated, we get to the magnificent Porta's Vescovo point of view (2478m). Descending to Arraba, we then take the cable car to Sass Pordoi (2950m), where there is an impressive view of the Sella massif. We go down through Val di Mezdi Canyon to reach Corvara (1568m), then take a short lift to get to Prolongia mountain hut. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
Through a gorgeous valley south orientated, we get to the magnificent Porta's Vescovo point of view (2478m). Descending to Arraba, we then take the cable car to Sass Pordoi (2950m), where there is an impressive view of the Sella massif. We go down through Val di Mezdi Canyon to reach Corvara (1568m), then take a short lift to get to Prolongia mountain hut. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 4: Traverse to Stesas- Lagazoï (5hrs, +500m – 1000m, MS)
From Prolongia, we follow a nice ridge to Setsas (2571m) with a nice 360° panorama. We take the north face descent in the forest to Valòparol (1600m), then a short taxi transfer to get to Lagazoï lift. We spend the night at the Lagazoï mountain hut (2750m). Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
From Prolongia, we follow a nice ridge to Setsas (2571m) with a nice 360° panorama. We take the north face descent in the forest to Valòparol (1600m), then a short taxi transfer to get to Lagazoï lift. We spend the night at the Lagazoï mountain hut (2750m). Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 5: The Tofane Group (6hrs, +500m – 1700m, MS)
From the mountain hut, nice traverse to Col del Bos (2570m). Descent on the south face right in the shadow of Tofane – simply wonderful! Then, we go down towards the famous and beautiful Cinque Torri massif, followed by a short cable car and skin up to Nuvolau (2595m). Nice descent to Scoiattoli mountain hut. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
From the mountain hut, nice traverse to Col del Bos (2570m). Descent on the south face right in the shadow of Tofane – simply wonderful! Then, we go down towards the famous and beautiful Cinque Torri massif, followed by a short cable car and skin up to Nuvolau (2595m). Nice descent to Scoiattoli mountain hut. Dinner and overnight stay in mountain hut. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 6: Forcella Nuvolau (5hrs, +500m – 1600 m, MS)
Climb up to Forcella Nuvolau (2413m) and then nice off-piste skiing. We climb up to Le Mont Pore (2455m) and enjoy a beautiful descent to Val di Meia. Transfers to Bergamo/Turin airport and end of the tour. (Meals: B, L)
Note: B (Breakfast); L (lunch); D (dinner)
Climb up to Forcella Nuvolau (2413m) and then nice off-piste skiing. We climb up to Le Mont Pore (2455m) and enjoy a beautiful descent to Val di Meia. Transfers to Bergamo/Turin airport and end of the tour. (Meals: B, L)
Note: B (Breakfast); L (lunch); D (dinner)
Accommodation:
5 nights in comfortable mountain hut in multi-bedded room with shared toilet and showers.
5 nights in comfortable mountain hut in multi-bedded room with shared toilet and showers.
Departures 2017
6/3/2017 | - | 11/3/2017 |
13/3/2017 | - | 18/3/2017 |
20/3/2017 | - | 25/3/2017 |
Price: per person € 1875
Supplements: Single Room Supplement for the entire holiday on request
Supplements: Single Room Supplement for the entire holiday on request
Included:
- 5 nights' accommodation on half board basis
- 5 picnic lunches
- All transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- Mountain Guide
- Safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe).
- 5 nights' accommodation on half board basis
- 5 picnic lunches
- All transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- Mountain Guide
- Safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe).
Not included:
-- All beverages and personal snacks
- Ski rental
- All ski passes (around €75)
- Personal Insurance
-- All beverages and personal snacks
- Ski rental
- All ski passes (around €75)
- Personal Insurance