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
• Trusted local recommendations for accommodation and equipment rental

Overview

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

• 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