Dolomites Ski Touring

Dolomites Ski Touring

Ski Touring Adventures
Season
December to April
Difficulty
3 / 10 Easy
Duration
Choose the number of days
Availability
Dec 2026 → Apr 2027
Group
max 5 people
Ratio
1 : 5
Meeting point
We agree on the meeting area when planning the trip and send the exact location before departure.

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

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

  • Day tours in the Brenta and the wider Dolomites.
  • One day or several, with mountain hut stays when they suit the itinerary.
  • From valley tours to summit days, depending on your level and the conditions.
  • A private guide for your group.

OVERVIEW

About this trip

We organise ski touring days in the Brenta and in different parts of the Dolomites, including Val di Fassa, the Sella and Marmolada.

If you already have a route in mind, let us know. Otherwise, tell us where you are staying, what experience you have and how much climbing you are comfortable with, and we can suggest a few options.

The type of day can vary a lot. It might be a tour through Val Gelada, a summit such as Cima Roma, or a route in another part of the Dolomites. Some tours involve relatively moderate climbing, while others mean a longer ascent, steeper terrain or more time away from the lifts and ski areas.

You should already be familiar with skins and comfortable skiing off-piste in variable snow. We can organise a single touring day, several days based in one area, or a hut-to-hut trip with nights in mountain refuges along the way.

We discuss the route beforehand, but the final choice depends on the snow, avalanche conditions and weather. If another option makes more sense when we meet, we change the plan.

ITINERARY

Itinerary

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    Examples of day tours

    These are a few examples of the tours we can do in the Brenta and other parts of the Dolomites. They are not a fixed programme. Where we go depends on the conditions, your experience and where you are staying.

    Val Gelada and Bocchetta dei Tre Sassi — Brenta

    Starting near Campo Carlo Magno, we pass Malga Mondifrà and continue into Val Gelada towards Bocchetta dei Tre Sassi. The full tour involves around 1,000 metres of ascent and is a good option for a longer day starting directly on skins.

    Cima Roma — Brenta

    For Cima Roma we use the Grostè lifts to gain height before continuing on skins. The approach crosses the open terrain behind Passo Grostè before the final climb towards the summit. It is a shorter touring day than Val Gelada and can work well when we want to combine lift access with a few hours away from the ski area.

    Forca Rossa — Passo San Pellegrino

    Starting near Rifugio Flora Alpina, we put the skins on straight away and climb towards Forca Rossa. The tour involves around 700 metres of ascent, mostly through open terrain, and is one of the options we can use around Passo San Pellegrino and Val di Fassa.

    Forcella del Sassolungo — Passo Sella

    From Passo Sella, we climb towards Forcella del Sassolungo and Rifugio Demetz before descending through the other side of the group towards Monte Pana. It is a different kind of day, with a relatively short climb but a much longer descent. This tour requires stronger skiing and suitable snow conditions.

    Other areas

    These are only examples. Depending on where you are based and the conditions at the time, we can also look at tours around Val Gardena, the Sella, Marmolada, Arabba and other parts of the Dolomites.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

  • Ski touring experience
    You should already be familiar with skins, basic transitions and skiing ungroomed snow. If you are new to touring, our Ski Touring Skills & Coaching programme is a better starting point.
  • 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 level of the group.
  • Mandatory avalanche safety equipment
    Each participant must carry an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. These can be rented on request if needed.
  • Fitness
    You should be able to climb steadily and spend several hours on the move. Before confirming, we discuss the distance and ascent for the proposed tour, including any longer days in a multi-day trip.
  • Weather-appropriate clothing & personal equipment
    Participants must bring adequate winter mountain clothing (layers, gloves, goggles, shells), a backpack 25-35 L, snacks and water/thermos. A full equipment list is provided upon booking.

GEAR CHECKLIST

Gear list

Required Provided Optional Available to rent

clothing

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  • Gloves & hat
    Required
    Light gloves, warm gloves or mittens, wool hat / buff. Bring light gloves, a warmer pair and a hat or buff.
  • Insulated jacket
    Required
    Warm insulated jacket (down or synthetic) for stops, summits and emergency situations. Pack a warm layer for stops and colder conditions.
  • Shell jacket & trousers
    Required
    Waterproof / windproof jacket and overtrousers (Gore-Tex or similar). Bring weather protection for the climb, exposed ground and changing conditions.
  • Ski clothing (layers)
    Required
    Breathable base layers, fleece or light insulating jacket, ski touring pants. Wear layers you can adjust as you climb and descend.
  • Ski touring boots
    Required Available to rent
    Ski touring boots compatible with bindings and crampons if needed. Let us know your boot size if you need rental. Boots must be compatible with the bindings.
  • Ski touring socks
    Required
    Technical ski touring socks suitable for cold conditions. At least one pair required.

emergency

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

hut

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  • 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 needed when a hut stay is agreed: sleeping bag liner, spare socks and base layer, small wash kit and a headtorch.

personal

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  • Backpack
    Required Available to rent
    Backpack with a gear-carry option; recommended size varies by trip, see the note. A backpack with space for the day's equipment, food and clothing.
  • 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. Pack food and drinks for the planned outing, plus any personal medication. We will confirm how much to carry for your route.
  • Sun protection
    Required
    High SPF sunscreen and lip balm for protection against sun and wind at altitude. Bring sunscreen and lip protection for the day.
  • Sunglasses & goggles
    Required
    Category 3–4 sunglasses and ski goggles for bad weather. Bring sunglasses for bright snow and goggles for wind, snowfall and the descent.
  • 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

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  • Avalanche transceiver / beacon (ARTVA)
    Required Available to rent
    Modern 3-antenna transceiver/beacon with fresh batteries. Each participant needs a working avalanche transceiver. We check the equipment together before setting off.
  • Probe
    Required Available to rent
    Avalanche probe (240–300 cm). Each participant needs an avalanche probe; rental is available through us.
  • Shovel
    Required Available to rent
    Metal avalanche shovel (no plastic models). Each participant needs an avalanche shovel; rental is available through us.
  • Skimo Helmet
    Required Available to rent
    Ski Mountaineering helmet. A helmet suitable for the planned skiing is required. Available to rent through us.
  • Lightweight harness
    Optional Available to rent
    Lightweight harness for glacier travel or short roped sections. Required for glacier travel or roped sections if these are part of the agreed programme. Available to rent.
  • Whistle
    Optional
    Emergency whistle, often integrated into backpacks or chest straps. Recommended (often integrated into backpacks).

technical

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  • Climbing skins
    Required Available to rent
    Skins cut to size and in good condition, with reliable glue. Bring skins fitted to the skis you will use, or arrange a complete rental setup.
  • Poles
    Required Available to rent
    Adjustable ski poles for touring.
  • Ski crampons
    Required Available to rent
    Ski crampons compatible with your bindings, for hard or icy snow. Ski crampons must match the bindings; these are different from boot crampons.
  • Ski touring skis
    Required Available to rent
    Touring skis suitable for ski mountaineering, with touring bindings. Touring bindings are needed for the uphill sections. Tell us what you already use or what you need to rent.
  • Navigation tools
    Provided
    Map, GPS device or smartphone app with offline maps and route information. Guide carries primary navigation tools (map/GPS/offline maps).
  • 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 Available to rent
    Crampons compatible with your boots (if conditions require). Required if the agreed route or training session calls for boot crampons. We confirm this beforehand; rental is available.
  • Ice axe
    Optional Available to rent
    Lightweight ice axe for ski mountaineering (if conditions require). Required if the agreed route or training session calls for an ice axe. We confirm this beforehand; rental is available.

PRICES

Prices

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

INCLUDED

Included

Included

  • IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide for each booked day.
  • Planning and route choice for your day in the Dolomites or Brenta.
  • Shared ropes and group technical equipment used by the guide for the agreed route.
  • Practical advice on touring technique and the terrain we travel through.
  • Equipment checks, a briefing and help with the day's logistics.

Not included

  • Personal clothing and other personal items.
  • Personal technical equipment rental, unless specifically included in your quote.
  • Lift tickets and cable cars used during the trip.
  • Accommodation and meals for clients and guide (hotel, B&B, huts, lunches and dinners).
  • Transport to and from the meeting point and local transfers not specified in the programme.
  • Personal travel, health and mountain rescue insurance.
  • Any drinks, snacks or extra expenses not explicitly mentioned as included.
  • Anything not explicitly listed under "Included"

Optional

  • All personal technical equipment needed for the outing is available to rent through us. Tell us what you need when you send your request; we will confirm the equipment and rental cost before you book.