Ski touring traverse of the Dolomites
Join a certified mountain guide from the Azimut Montagne team on these 6 beautiful days in the Dolomites, to discover the area ski touring from hut to hut.
Details
Trip Duration
6 days
Mountain Range
Dolomite Mountains
People per Guide
8 people
Trip Level
Sustained
Offer Period
Mar
Type of Trip
Not specified
Highlights
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide's expenses (lifts, meals, accommodation, etc)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Itinerary
- Day 1: Flora Alpina refuge
We meet at the agreed meeting point and transfer to the Dolomites, then to the Flora Alpina refuge (1878 m). Depending on the conditions, we may have to do part of the trip with our skis.
- Day 2: Castiglioni refuge
First ascent from the refuge to the Pian del Cros valley, a nice forest, and arrival to the Forca Rossa pass (2490 m). A grandiose landscape with the incredible South face of Marmolada, Sasso Valfredda and the Tofanes massif in the background.
A beautiful descent to the Di Franzedas valley takes us to Malga Ciapela (1446 m). We go by cablecar to the shoulder of the Marmolada (3250 m). We descend the glacier, there are many possible itineraries. Overnight at the Castiglioni refuge (2044 m).
D +700/-2300m
Duration 6hs
- Day 3: Prolongia refuge
A beautiful valley oriented to the south takes us to the belvedere of Porta Vescoso (2478 m),. A short descent to the Arraba domain and a cablecar will take us to Saas Pordoï (2950 m). We are facing the amazing Sella massif, and we descend the impressive “canyon” of Val di Mesdi. We reach Corvara (1568 m). Overnight in Prolongia refuge (2134 m).
D +600/-2000m
Duration 6hs
- Day 4: Lagazoi refuge
A beautiful crossing on an easy ridge takes us to Setsas (2571 m), with impressive views. An incredible descent to Valparol (1600 m). Short taxi transfer to take the cablecar to the comfortable Lagazoi refuge (2750 m). This is probably the refuge with the best views in the Dolomites.
D +500/-1000m
Duration 4hs
- Day 5: Scoiattoli refuge
A panoramic crossing takes us to the Bos pass (2570 m). A south descent ends at the spectacular Cinque Torri massif. Then chairlift and seal skin ascent up to Nuvolau (2595 m). Beautiful descent to Scoiattoli refuge (2255 m).
D +500/-1700m
Duration 5hs
- Day 6: Val di Meia
With a short ascent we reach the forcella Nuvolau (2413 m). Then follows a beautiful off piste, and with our seal skins we go up to Mount Pore (2455 m). Magnificent descent to Val di Meia (1700 m). Taxi transfer to Alleghe. End of tour and transfer to the meeting point.
D +500/-1600m
Duration 4/5hs
Next departures
| Next dates | Info |
|---|---|
| 26/01/2020 to 31/01/2020 | 1325 € per person |
| 02/02/2020 to 07/02/2020 | 1325 € per person
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| 09/02/2020 to 14/02/2020 | 1325 € per person |
| 23/02/2020 to 28/02/2020 | 1325 € per person
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| 01/03/2020 to 06/03/2020 | 1325 € per person |
| 08/03/2020 to 13/03/2020 | 1325 € per person |
Other details
In front of the Alleghe tourism office, at the Oulx or Briançon train station, at the Turin Caselle or Milan Bergame airports.
At the following refuges:
- Flora Alpina
- Castiglioni
- Prolongia
- Lagazoi
- Scoiattoli
Group size: 5 to 8 people.
Please note that lunch on day 1 is not included.
Level: you need to have good ski touring and all snow ski experience. We may have to use harness and crampons.
Calculate around 75€ for the lifts, which are not included in the price.
I recommend you to have cancellation insurance. Search and repatriation insurance is mandatory. I propose you to hire insurance through Europ Assistance upon booking the trip with me.
Equipment: skis with ski touring fixations, seal skins, knives, poles, ski boots, 35-40L backpack (with airbag if possible), AVD, shovel, probe.
I can loan you the safety equipment (AVD, shovel, probe).
If you don't have the necessary equipment, you can rent it with me! Skis (with poles, skins and knifes) €150, boots €65, ski pack (skis, poles, skins, boots) €195, helmet €20, airbag €90, harness €30, crampons €30.
About the Guide
We enjoy very much discovering and re discovering the most beautiful spots in the world, in the Ecrins mountain range but also all around the planet.
Together with the guides in the team, we will share with you unique moments and an amazing journey. From les Ecrins to Chile, from Morocco to Greenland, from Les Gorges du Verdon to Japan, from Italy to Norway… tons of destinations offering all types of mountain activities, different every season. It makes us so happy when I can share them with my friends and clients.
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