Guidebook to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. The routes, which carry an Alpine (and when appropriate, a Volo/Toponeige) grading, range from 5km to 18km, taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete. The routes are based in and around areas such as Canazei, Arabba, Corvara and San Martino, taking in stunning scenery, quaint villages and enchanting mountain vistas. Clear route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50K mapping and photo topos, together with information such as total ascent and descent (as well as aspect), expected duration of route and equipment required. Also provided is invaluable practical advice on things such as mountain safety and navigation, equipment, transport options to, from and around the Dolomites, ski passes, accommodation and more. Regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites offer endless winter escapades. Those who venture off the beaten track and into the backcountry (whether by ski or by shoe) will discover a veritable winter wonderland.

1 Canazei – Val di Fassa

Route 1          Latemar labyrinth

Route 2          Val San Nicolò

Route 3          Forcia Neigra

Route 4          Val Duron

Route 5          Forcella Sassolungo Nord

2 Canazei and Arabba – Sella Group

Route 6          Val Mesdì

Route 7          Canale del Ghiacciaio

Route 8          Canale Col Anton into Val Lasties

Route 9          Val Setus

3 Ortisei and Selva – Val Gardena

Route 10        Compaccio

Route 11        Alpe di Siusi traverse

Route 12        Chiesetta di San Giacomo and Monte Pic

Route 13        Forcella di Mesdì

Route 14        Forcella della Roa

4 Corvara – South Badia

Route 15        Val de Chedul and Col Toronn

Route 16        Forcella de Ciampei

Route 17        Pisciadù and the Ciampac Traverse

Route 18        Santa Croce and Ranch da Andrè

Route 19        Lech dla Lunch to Lech da Sompont

5 San Martino – North Badia and Fanis

Route 20        Monte Muro

Route 21        Crep dales Dodesc

Route 22        Munt da Medalges

Route 23        Malga Vaciara

Route 24        Utia Lavarella circuit

Route 25        Col Becchei Dessora

Route 26        Monte Castello

6 Arabba – Marmolada and Livinallongo

Route 27        Punta Penia

Route 28        Forcella Marmolada

Route 29        Monte Sief

7 San Cassiano – Passo Falzarego

Route 30        Settsass

Route 31        Forcella Grande

Route 32        Cadin di Fanis

Route 33        Canale della Nonna

Route 34        Col dei Bos

Route 35        Cinque Torri and Nuvolau

Route 36        Tofana di Rozes

8 Selva di Cadore – Passo Giau

Route 37        Monte Pore

Route 38        Monte Mondeval

Route 39        Lastoni di Formin

Route 40        Croda da Lago

9 Pecol – Val di Zoldo

Route 41        Col de la Puina

Route 42        Città di Fiume

Route 43        Rifugio Venezia traverse

Route 44        Spiz de Zuel

10 Cortina and Misurina – Passo Tre Croci and Tre Cime

Route 45        Malga Ra Stua

Route 46        Posporcora and Col Rosa circuit

Route 47        Forcella Faloria traverse

Route 48        Passo del Cristallo

Route 49        Giro delle Tre Cime

Route 50        Sasso di Sesto

Appendix A     Glossary of mountains, towns and passes

Appendix B     Glossary of mountain terms

Appendix C     Useful transport and tourist information contacts

Appendix D     Ski schools, mountain guide offices and sports shops

Appendix E      Further reading

Seasons

Winter - during the lift season (from early December until mid April) as this is when the majority of the public services and hotels are open.

Centres

San Martino, Badia, San Vigilio, Corvara, Colfosco, Selva di Val Gardena, Santa Cristina, Ortisei, La Villa, San Cassiano, Cortina, Misurina, Selva di Cadore, Canazei, Arabba, Campitello, Pozza, Vigo di Fassa.

Difficulty

Good navigational and mountain skills are essential for all routes as the summer tracks are covered in snow. The ski tours require backcountry / mountaineering experience, particularly for assessing the avalanche risk. These will be graded using the 'Volo' or 'Toponeige' scale.

Must See

One of the most beautiful and accessible mountains ranges in the world. The Sella Ronda circuit is a must for piste skiers, while towns such as Cortina d'Ampezzo offer a unique blend of Italian and Tyrolean culture, architecture, history and food. Explore backcountry with views of the Tre Cime (one of the 6 great Alpine North Faces), the Marmolada (the highest peak in the Dolomites), the spires of Sassolungo.

January 2024

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