Brenta Ski Touring Weekend

Brenta Ski Touring Weekend

Ski Touring Adventures
Difficulty
4 / 10 Moderate
Duration
2 days
Availability
Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Group size
max 5 Pax
Guide : Clients
1 : 5
Meeting point
Madonna di Campiglio (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

  • Two-day ski touring weekend in the Brenta Dolomites around Madonna di Campiglio.
  • Flexible daily plans according to snowpack and avalanche conditions evaluated by the guide
  • Small groups, relaxed pacing and plenty of time to enjoy the mountains.
  • Italian food, local hospitality and a comfortable evening between the two ski days.

Overview

A two-day ski touring weekend in the Brenta Dolomites, exploring the terrain around Madonna di Campiglio and Grostè. It is an area with open slopes, quiet valleys and a few more structured lines — a really nice mix that makes the skiing varied and fun.


This trip is for skiers who already have some touring experience and want two relaxed, well-guided days in a beautiful setting. The idea is simple: move at a steady pace, enjoy the mountains and have a good time on skis.


We meet in Madonna di Campiglio for a quick coffee, check the gear together and head out for the first day. We usually agree on the general objective in advance, but we keep things flexible so we can follow the best snow and the most sensible options for the day.


At the end of the first day, we head back to our accommodation to relax and enjoy some good Italian food and wine before the next morning on skis.


Expect easy, steady ascents of around 700–1,000 metres per day, with plenty of time to look around, enjoy the views and make the most of the skiing.

And, as always in Italy, good food and friendly hospitality naturally become part of the weekend — whether we stop in a hut or grab a relaxed drink once we are back in town.


Two days in the Brenta mean big views, quiet corners of the mountains, good snow and, above all, a lot of fun.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Day 1 – Val Gelada or similar Brenta tour

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


    On the first day we usually start from the Madonna di Campiglio / Campo Carlo Magno area and choose a classic Brenta ski tour, often in the Val Gelada basin. After a short coffee and gear check we skin up through gentle valleys and open slopes, gaining around 800–1,000 metres of elevation depending on the exact line and conditions.


    The focus is on finding good snow and a calm mountain atmosphere rather than chasing steep or extreme terrain. At the end of the day we ski back down to the valley and return to our accommodation in Madonna di Campiglio to relax and enjoy the evening.

  2. Day 2
    Day 2 – Grostè and Cima Roma area

    On the second day we often move towards the Grostè area, using the lifts or skinning from the valley if conditions allow. From the upper stations we have access to wide open terrain and moderate slopes leading towards the Cima Roma area, with beautiful views over the Brenta range.


    Depending on snow and group energy we choose between a shorter, more relaxed tour or a slightly longer outing with up to 700–900 metres of ascent. We finish the weekend with a final descent and a relaxed drink back in town before saying goodbye.

Requirements

  • Previous ski touring experience
    Participants should already be familiar with basic ski touring techniques: using skins, managing transitions and moving efficiently uphill. This is not a first-time ski touring trip.
  • Ability to ski off-piste in variable snow
    You should be comfortable skiing ungroomed, mixed snow conditions (powder, crust, wind-affected or spring snow). We adapt the terrain to the level of the group, but off-piste experience is required.
  • Fitness for two consecutive days
    The weekend usually includes around 700–1,000 metres of ascent per day at a steady, moderate pace. You do not need to be fast, but you should be able to stay on the move for several hours on two days in a row.
  • Mandatory avalanche safety equipment
    Each participant must carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Rental is available on request if you do not have your own equipment.
  • Appropriate winter clothing and personal equipment
    Participants must bring suitable winter mountain clothing (layers, gloves, goggles, shell), a 25–35 L backpack, water or a thermos and snacks for the day. A detailed kit list is provided upon booking.

Gear checklist

clothing

  • Clothing – layers
    Required
    Breathable base layers, fleece or light insulating jacket, ski touring pants.
  • Gloves & hat
    Required
    Light gloves, warm gloves or mittens, wool hat / buff.
  • Shell jacket & pants
    Required
    Waterproof / windproof jacket and overpants (Gore-Tex or similar).

hut

  • Hut overnight kit
    Required
    Sleeping bag liner, head torch, spare socks, small toiletry kit (if hut is planned).
    Mandatory for both days of the trip.

personal

  • Backpack 25–35 L
    Required Rentable
    Ski touring backpack, 25–35 litres, with ski carry option.
  • Personal kit & snacks
    Required
    1L thermos or bottle, small personal first aid, snacks for the day.
  • Sunglasses & goggles
    Required
    Category 3–4 sunglasses and ski goggles for bad weather.

safety

  • Avalanche transceiver (ARTVA)
    Required Rentable
    Modern 3-antenna avalanche transceiver, with fresh batteries.
  • Helmet
    Required
    Ski / mountaineering helmet.
    Personal helmet required (ski or ski mountaineering).
  • Probe
    Required Rentable
    Avalanche probe (240–300 cm).
  • Shovel
    Required Rentable
    Metal avalanche shovel.

technical

  • 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 boots
    Required Rentable
    Ski touring boots compatible with bindings and crampons if needed.
  • Ski touring skis
    Required Rentable
    Touring skis suitable for ski mountaineering, with touring bindings.
  • 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.
Required • Provided • Optional • Rentable

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

Included

  • UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide or aspirant 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.