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Ski touring traverse of the Dolomites
Ski touring traverse of the Dolomites
Ski touring traverse of the Dolomites
Ski touring traverse of the Dolomites

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.


MOUNTAIN RANGES

Dolomite Mountains

DURATION

6 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Mar

FITNESS LEVEL

Any

SKILL LEVEL

Any

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Description

I'm sure that you've heard at least once about the Dolomites. This mineral massif is a spot like no others in the Alps. In fact, it is a World Heritage Site since 2009. Some of its most renown summits include Marmolada, Torre Sella, Tofane and Tre Cime. They are not only known for skiing, but also for via ferrata and climbing.

I propose to you the following ski touring crossing of the Dolomites. We will combine mechanical lifts with ascents on seal skins. Beautiful skiing is waiting for you!

Discover the sublime passes, the descents surrounded by impressive walls, the beauty of the villages. And to top it all, the refuges are very comfortable, not to mention the great food!

You can find below some already planned dates, but keep in mind that if you want we can set a new trip.

Does this 6-day trip to discover everything the Dolomites have to offer sound tempting? Then join me! All it takes is to contact me and we'll start planning this amazing trip.

I also offer another ski trip in the Dolomites where you can stay in a single accommodation for the week, check it out!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Mountain guide expenses

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


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

Details

More info

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.

Meeting point

In front of the Alleghe tourism office, at the Oulx or Briançon train station, at the Turin Caselle or Milan Bergame airports.

About the guide: Azimut

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Azimut

4.30

(19)

Mountain Guide

We enjoy very much discovering and rediscovering 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.

Languages

French | English

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What people are saying about Azimut

Thierry

5.00

Awesome experience, knocked another item from my bucket list.

Yogesh

5.00

Well organised trip with excellent guides and admin support Highly recommend 😊

jozsef

5.00

The Guide did not even know I'am on splitboard. Everyone else was on skis, I was the only one on board. Guide has no experience on board, so the daily trips was designed for skiers, not borders. I would like to know which company is responsible putting me in a ski group, Azimut or Explore-Share? If you don't know the difference between what is doable with skis and splitboards, you would not sell trips for splitboarders! In the only day I could enjoy somehow, I did very hard time to stay on my feet on icy steeps, because I should have had a crampon, but I did not have it, because the list of necessary equipment does not mention it. All the skiers had one. The guide anyway did what he could to help me, all the respect for Rafael. But the whole trip was a fuckup for me that way. I really want to know who is responsible!?

Yelena

3.00

the trip did not correspond program description which forced me to leave on the second day, with huge financial losses. the guide checked and confirmed ny capabilities to ski - indeed after it was failed off road asked me to make a decission to give up. When I asked the agency to organize a transfer at least back to the meeting point (from the middle of nowhere) they pretended they can't do it (indeed, it was included to the program...) the worst every trip in my life. And explore and share instead of any invistigation simply did not care.

Raphael

4.00

Had a great trip. Unfortunately the guide was not fluent in English as written in the description. That is something that could lead to a very tricky situation if there would‘ve been a dangerous situation. The selection of the group by azimut was not the best as at least one person was physically not capable of doing this trip. However, the service by explore-share was great!

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