Adamello Ski Touring

Adamello Ski Touring

Ski Touring Adventures
Difficulty
4 / 10 Moderate
Duration
Choose your own dates
Availability
Dec 2026 → May 2027
Group
max 5 pax
Ratio
1 : 5
Meeting point
Passo del Tonale (TN). Exact meeting point confirmed with the group based on conditions.

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

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

  • All ski touring days are based around Passo del Tonale
  • Classic Adamello terrain with wide open slopes and gentle basins
  • Flexible choice of tours such as Presena, Pisgana or Maroccaro, depending on conditions
  • Trusted local recommendations for accommodation and equipment rental

OVERVIEW

About this trip

The Adamello has a different feel from the Dolomites. The landscape is wider, the valleys are bigger and, once you leave Passo del Tonale behind, there is a real sense of space.

It is a great area for ski touring, whether you are looking for a single day on skis or want to spend a few days moving deeper into the mountains. Wide slopes and long valleys give us plenty of possibilities, from enjoyable tours close to the pass to longer outings in the Adamello group.

The itinerary depends on what you are looking for and on the conditions at the time. Some days may be about a classic summit or a long descent; with a few days available, we can also move between valleys and spend the night in a mountain hut.

The pace is never the main objective. There is time to skin up steadily, take a break, look around and enjoy the descent. In this part of the Alps, the scale of the landscape is often as much a part of the day as the skiing itself.

You can join for one day or stay for several. If you already have something in mind, we can work from there; otherwise, we can decide once we see what the mountains are giving us.

A big day in the Adamello does not necessarily need a big objective. Sometimes a quiet valley, good company and a long way down are more than enough.

ITINERARY

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Warm-up tour around Passo Presena or Cima Presena

    This is only a possible itinerary, but you can specify the peaks you would like to ski

    We meet at Passo del Tonale, check the equipment together and take the lifts towards Passo Paradiso or Passo Presena. From here we choose a warm-up tour in the Val Presena area, for example towards Passo Presena or Cima Presena.

    The terrain is wide and open, with a steady gradient-ideal for settling into the pace of the trip. The ascent is usually around 700-900 metres, leaving plenty of time to adjust to snow conditions and altitude, and to fine-tune technique and group routines.

  2. Day 2
    Classic Adamello descent (for example Pisgana or Pisganino, if conditions allow)

    The second day is often dedicated to one of the classic Adamello descents starting from the Presena area, such as Pisgana or Pisganino, when conditions allow.

    We use the lifts to gain height, then skin for several hundred metres to reach the chosen pass or summit. From there, a long descent unfolds through glaciated terrain and wide valleys. Depending on the option, the ascent is usually shorter (around 400-700 metres), while the descent is long, continuous and set in a true high-mountain environment.

    If these lines are not in good condition, we choose an alternative tour around Passo del Tonale with a similar character and quality.

  3. Day 3
    Monte Bleis, Cima Redival or Cima Boai

    On the final day we choose a tour directly from Passo del Tonale, based on conditions, weather and the energy of the group. Typical objectives include Monte Bleis, Cima Redival or Cima Boai.

    These tours follow wide, open slopes with regular gradients and excellent views over the Adamello-Presanella range. Ascents generally range between 700 and 1,000 metres, making them well suited for a relaxed but rewarding final day.

    We finish with a final descent back towards the pass and wrap up the weekend with a coffee or a drink before heading home.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

  • Previous ski touring experience
    Participants should already know the essentials of ski touring: using skins, managing transitions and skiing safely off-piste on ungroomed snow. This is not a first-timer's tour.
  • Ability to ski off-piste in variable snow
    You should feel comfortable skiing in mixed and ungroomed snow conditions (powder, crust, spring snow). We adapt the terrain to the overall level of the group, but off-piste control is required.
  • Mandatory avalanche safety equipment
    Each participant must carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. These can be rented on request if needed.
  • Good fitness for three consecutive days
    A typical day includes around 700-1,000 metres of ascent at an easy, steady pace. You don’t need to be fast, but you should be able to stay on the move for several hours on three consecutive days.
  • Winter mountain clothing & personal equipment
    Participants must bring adequate winter clothing (layers, gloves, goggles, shell), a 25-35 L backpack, snacks and water/thermos. A detailed equipment list is provided upon booking.

GEAR CHECKLIST

Gear list

Required Provided Optional Rentable

clothing

6
  • 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 & trousers
    Required
    Waterproof / windproof jacket and overtrousers (Gore-Tex or similar).
  • Ski clothing (layers)
    Required
    Breathable base layers, fleece or light insulating jacket, ski touring pants.
  • Ski touring boots
    Required Rentable
    Ski touring boots compatible with bindings and crampons if needed.
  • Ski touring socks
    Required
    Technical ski touring socks suitable for cold conditions. At least one pair required.

emergency

1
  • Emergency bivy
    Provided
    Lightweight emergency bivy or thermal blanket for unexpected stops or emergencies. , Guide carries an emergency bivy/thermal blanket.

hut

1
  • Overnight kit
    Optional
    Overnight kit for hut or bivouac nights: sleeping-bag liner (huts) or lightweight sleeping bag (unmanned bivouacs), spare socks, small toiletry kit; see the trip note. , Only required if a hut overnight stay is included in the final program.

personal

6
  • Backpack
    Required Rentable
    Backpack with a gear-carry option; recommended size varies by trip, see the note.
  • 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.
  • 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

6
  • Avalanche transceiver / beacon (ARTVA)
    Required Rentable
    Modern 3-antenna transceiver/beacon with fresh batteries.
  • Light Harness
    Required Rentable
    Light harness for glacier travel or short roped sections.
  • Probe
    Required Rentable
    Avalanche probe (240–300 cm).
  • Shovel
    Required Rentable
    Metal avalanche shovel (no plastic models).
  • Skimo Helmet
    Required
    Ski Mountaineering helmet. , Personal helmet required (ski or ski mountaineering).
  • Whistle
    Optional
    Emergency whistle, often integrated into backpacks or chest straps. , Recommended (often integrated into backpacks).

technical

10
  • Climbing skins
    Required Rentable
    Skins cut to size and in good condition, with reliable glue.
  • Poles
    Required Rentable
    Adjustable ski poles for touring.
  • Ski crampons
    Required Rentable
    Ski crampons compatible with your bindings, for hard or icy snow.
  • Ski touring skis
    Required Rentable
    Touring skis suitable for ski mountaineering, with touring bindings.
  • 120 cm sling or daisy chain
    Provided
    120 cm dyneema sling or daisy chain for glacier travel and rescue.
  • Navigation tools
    Provided
    Map, GPS device or smartphone app with offline maps and route information. , Guide carries primary navigation tools (map/GPS/offline maps).
  • Screwgate carabiners (x2)
    Provided
    Two locking carabiners for glacier travel and safety systems.
  • Ski repair kit
    Provided
    Basic ski touring repair kit (duct tape, cable ties, multitool). Usually carried by the guide. , Basic repair kit carried by the guide (duct tape, cable ties, multitool).
  • Boot crampons
    Optional Rentable
    Crampons compatible with your boots (if conditions require). , Required only if conditions or itinerary demand it. Rental available on request.
  • Ice axe
    Optional Rentable
    Lightweight ice axe for ski mountaineering (if conditions require). , Required only if conditions or itinerary demand it. Rental available on request.

PRICES

Prices

  • 1 pax
    €450 Per person / day
  • 2 pax
    €280 Per person / day
  • 3 pax
    €210 Per person / day
  • 4 pax
    €175 Per person / day
  • 5 pax
    €155 Per person / day

INCLUDED

Included

Included

  • UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide for the full three days.
  • Trip planning and day-to-day route choice around Passo del Tonale and the Adamello area, based on snow, weather and group level.
  • Use of shared technical and safety gear where needed (rope, basic glacier or short roped sections, if included in the program).
  • On-field tips and coaching on ski touring technique, safety and decision-making.
  • Support with equipment checks, daily briefings and general logistics around Passo del Tonale.

Not included

  • Personal ski touring equipment (skis, boots, skins, poles) and personal clothing.
  • Avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel, probe) and its rental, unless explicitly arranged.
  • Lift tickets and cable cars used during the trip (for example Presena lifts, if used).
  • Accommodation and meals for clients and guide (hotel, B&B, huts, lunches and dinners).
  • Transport to and from Passo del Tonale and any local transfers not specified in the program.
  • Personal travel, health and mountain rescue insurance.
  • Any drinks, snacks or extra expenses not explicitly mentioned as included.
  • Anything not explicitly listed under "Included"