Brenta Dolomites Freeride Day

Brenta Dolomites Freeride Day

Freeride & Powder
Difficulty
3 / 10 Easy
Duration
1 day
Availability
Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Group size
max 5 Pax
Guide : Clients
1 : 5
Meeting point
Madonna di Campiglio / Brenta Dolomites area. Exact meeting point confirmed 24 hours before, based on snow and conditions.

This trip uses our 1–10 overall difficulty scale (technical + fitness + exposure + environment). How this scale works

Highlights

  • Freeride lines on the Brenta side of Madonna di Campiglio — usually Grostè, Spinale or Pradalago. We pick the area once we've seen how the snow actually is.
  • Coffee first, a quick look at gear, then a couple of easy runs from the lifts to understand the snow and how everyone feels on skis.
  • Mostly lift-served laps. Short skins only if they really improve the descent — never just for the sake of going uphill.
  • Terrain choices explained as we go: aspect, wind, steepness — and why some lines wait for another day if conditions aren't convincing.
  • We wrap up back in the valley with a drink, a short chat about the day and maybe a first idea for next time if snow and legs still agree.

Overview

A full freeride day in the Brenta Dolomites, built around the snow, the weather and what feels right for the group.


We stay in the Madonna di Campiglio area and move across the Brenta side of the ski domain: wide, north-facing slopes above Grostè, the natural terrain features around Spinale and Pradalago, and some quieter corners where the snow often stays cold a little longer. Each sector has its own character sometimes playful and mellow, sometimes longer and more sustained — and we use that variety to ski lines that make sense for the day.


The outline is simple: we meet in the morning, look at conditions together, and decide where to start. The first runs tell us how the snow feels; from there we link descents that flow well, without chasing a fixed itinerary. If the weather helps, there’s usually time for a hut stop or a few quiet minutes outside part of enjoying a day here rather than rushing through it.


Pace stays relaxed and decisions are shared: a quick look at the map over coffee, a short talk about options, then back on skis. We balance skiing, terrain choice and the rhythm of the day so that the experience feels real and not forced.


By the end of the day, freeride skiing here is exactly what it should be: good snow when we can find it, thoughtful line selection, and a day on skis in the Brenta that feels honest, simple and satisfying.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Brenta Freeride Day - lift-access & terrain choices

    Meet in Madonna di Campiglio in the morning for a gear check and quick briefing over coffee.


    We start with a couple of warm-up runs from the lifts to see how the snow and the group feel, then choose freeride lines around Grostè, Spinale or Pradalago depending on conditions.


    A short break at a hut or a sheltered spot mid-day gives time to regroup before skiing more lift-served laps or short traverses that link natural descents together.


    We aim to finish back in the valley in the afternoon with a short debrief and a drink!

Requirements

  • Ski level – comfortable on red runs
    You should ski in parallel with control on red runs and on some short black sections, managing speed and turns even when the snow is a bit chopped or uneven.
  • First steps off-piste OK, but not a first ski day
    Some experience off-piste or on the sides of the pistes is helpful. This is not a course to learn how to ski from zero, but it's fine if you are at your first proper days in ungroomed snow.
  • Fitness for a full day on skis
    You should be able to ski for a full day with several runs and a few short walks with skis on the shoulder or on foot. It's not a race, but a bit of endurance is needed.
  • Avalanche kit and basic awareness
    Each participant must carry a modern avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. If you don't have much practice yet, that's fine – we will review basic use and simple terrain choices together.
  • Not suitable for complete beginners
    If you already feel on the limit on red pistes or very uncomfortable in variable snow, it is better to start with a calmer day or a dedicated course before joining this freeride program.

Gear checklist

clothing

  • Gloves & hat
    Required
    Light gloves, warm gloves or mittens, wool hat / buff.
  • Insulated jacket
    Required
    Warm insulated jacket (down or synthetic) for stops, summits and emergency situations.
  • Shell jacket & pants
    Required
    Waterproof / windproof jacket and overpants (Gore-Tex or similar).
  • Ski clothing – layers
    Required
    Breathable base layers, fleece or light insulating jacket, ski touring pants.

personal

  • Backpack 25–35 L
    Required
    Ski touring backpack, 25–35 litres, with ski carry option.
    Backpack 25–35 L with ski carry if needed.
  • Mobile phone
    Required
    Fully charged mobile phone for communication and emergency use.
  • Personal kit & snacks
    Required
    1L thermos or bottle, small personal first aid, snacks for the day.
    Snacks and water/thermos for the day.
  • Sun protection
    Required
    High SPF sunscreen and lip balm for protection against sun and wind at altitude.
  • Sunglasses & goggles
    Required
    Category 3–4 sunglasses and ski goggles for bad weather.
  • Power bank & cable
    Optional
    Power bank and charging cable to keep devices operational in cold conditions.
    Recommended to keep devices operational in cold conditions.

safety

  • Avalanche transceiver / beacon (ARTVA)
    Required Rentable
    Modern 3-antenna transceiver/beacon with fresh batteries.
    3-antenna transceiver, with fresh batteries.
  • Helmet
    Required Rentable
    Ski / mountaineering helmet.
    Personal helmet required (ski or ski mountaineering).
  • Probe
    Required Rentable
    Avalanche probe (240–300 cm).
  • Shovel
    Required Rentable
    Metal avalanche shovel (no plastic models).
  • Radio (group communication)
    Provided
    Two-way radio for group communication in freeride/heliski terrain (provided or checked by the guide).
  • Avalanche airbag backpack
    Optional Rentable
    Airbag-compatible ski backpack (ABS, Avabag, Jetforce or similar). Increases chances of staying on the surface in an avalanche event.
    Recommended for freeride terrain. Rental available in major resort areas.
  • Back protector
    Optional
    Back protection suitable for freeride and heliski skiing. Strongly recommended.
  • Emergency bivy
    Optional
    Lightweight emergency bivy or thermal blanket for unexpected stops or emergencies.
    Recommended extra safety item (emergency bivy/thermal blanket).
  • Whistle
    Optional
    Emergency whistle, often integrated into backpacks or chest straps.
    Recommended (often integrated into backpacks).

technical

  • Poles
    Required
    Adjustable ski poles for touring.
  • Ski touring boots
    Required Rentable
    Ski touring boots compatible with bindings and crampons if needed.
    Ski boots; touring boots ok if that is what you have.
  • Ski touring skis
    Required Rentable
    Touring skis suitable for ski mountaineering, with touring bindings.
    Freeride skis; touring bindings not required unless agreed.
  • Boot crampons
    Optional
    Crampons compatible with your boots (if conditions require).
    Not required, except if conditions suggest a short boot section.
  • Climbing skins
    Optional Rentable
    Skins cut to size and in good condition, with reliable glue.
    Only if short skin sections are part of the plan (decided day before).
  • Ski crampons
    Optional
    Ski crampons compatible with your bindings, for hard or icy snow.
    Useful on firm morning traverses if skins are used.
  • Ski straps
    Optional
    Strong ski straps for carrying skis, securing gear or emergency repairs.
Required • Provided • Optional • Rentable

Prices

  • 1 Pax
    €400 per person per day
  • 2 Pax
    €250 per person per day
  • 3 Pax
    €200 per person per day
  • 4 Pax
    €170 per person per day
  • 5 Pax
    €150 per person per day

What’s included

Included

  • UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide or aspirant guide for the full freeride day.
  • Planning of the day and terrain choices around Madonna di Campiglio / Brenta based on snow, weather and group level.
  • Use of shared safety gear carried by the guide (first-aid kit, communication, any extra emergency equipment).
  • Morning gear check and short briefing on the plan, options and simple risk-awareness points for the day.
  • On-snow tips on line choice, technique in variable snow and simple decision-making, adapted to the group.

Not included

  • Personal freeride equipment and clothing (skis, boots, poles, helmet, backpack, airbag pack, etc.).
  • Avalanche kit for each participant (transceiver, shovel, probe) and its rental, unless explicitly arranged in advance.
  • Lift passes and any local mountain transport used during the day.
  • Travel to and from Madonna di Campiglio / Val Rendena and any extra transfers not mentioned in the program.
  • Food and drinks during the day and after-ski.
  • Personal travel, health and mountain rescue insurance.

Optional

  • Support in arranging rental of freeride skis, boots and avalanche kit with local shops in Madonna di Campiglio (payment made directly to the shop).
  • Advice on accommodation options in Madonna di Campiglio and nearby valleys; bookings are made and paid directly by participants.