Adamello Ski Touring Long Weekend

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

Highlights

• Three relaxed ski touring days 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
• Possibility to organise ski touring equipment rental and accommodation on request

Overview

Itinerary

1. Day 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 gear 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 – on wide, open slopes with a steady gradient. Typical ascent: around 700–900 metres, with plenty of time to adjust to the snow and altitude and to refine technique and safety routines together.

2. Day 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 – for example the Pisgana or Pisganino – when conditions allow. We use the lifts to gain height, skin for several hundred metres to reach the chosen pass or summit, and then enjoy a long descent on glacial terrain and wide valleys. Depending on the option chosen, expect a shorter ascent (around 400–700 m) and a long, flowing descent in a high-mountain atmosphere. If the conditions are not suitable for these lines, we choose another high-quality tour around Passo del Tonale with similar character.

3. Day 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 group energy. Classic objectives in this area include Monte Bleis, Cima Redival or Cima Boai.

   Each of these options follows wide, open slopes with steady gradients and beautiful views over the Adamello–Presanella range. Typical ascents range from 700 to 1,000 metres, making these tours ideal for a relaxed and enjoyable final day.

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

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.
• 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.
• Mandatory avalanche safety equipment
  Each participant must carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. These can be rented on request if needed.
• 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

Prices

• 1 Pax

  €380 per person per day
• 2 Pax

  €215 per person per day
• 3 Pax

  €150 per person per day
• 4 Pax

  €120 per person per day
• 5 Pax

  €105 per person per day

What’s included