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.

Route summary table

Map key

Overview map

Introduction

History

Language and culture

Getting there

Getting around

When to go

Accommodation

Food and drink

Travel and health insurance

Mountain safety

Equipment

Grading

Guiding services

Using this guide

1 Canazei – Val di Fassa

1 Latemar Labyrinth

2 Val San Nicolò

3 Forcia Neigra

4 Val Duron

5 Forcella Sassolungo Nord

2 Canazei and Arabba – Sella Group

6 Val Mesdì

7 Canale del Ghiacciaio

8 Canale Col Anton into Val Lasties

9 Val Setus

3 Ortisei and Selva – Val Gardena

10 Compaccio

11 Alpe di Siusi traverse

12 Chiesetta di San Giacomo and Monte Pic

13 Forcella di Mesdì

14 Forcella della Roa

4 Corvara – South Badia

15 Val de Chedul and Col Toronn

16 Forcella de Ciampei

17 Pisciadù and the Ciampac traverse

18 Santa Croce and Ranch da Andrè

19 Lech dla Lunch to Lech da Sompont

5 San Martino in Badia – North Badia and Fanis

20 Monte Muro

21 Crep dales Dodesc

22 Munt da Medalges

23 Malga Vaciara

24 Utia Lavarella circuit

25 Col Becchei Dessora

26 Monte Castello

6 Arabba – Marmolada and Livinallongo

27 Punta Penia

28 Forcella Marmolada

29 Monte Sief

7 San Cassiano – Passo Falzarego

30 Settsass

31 Forcella Grande

32 Cadin di Fanis

33 Canale della Nonna

34 Col dei Bos

35 Cinque Torri and Nuvolau

36 Tofana di Rozes

8 Selva di Cadore – Passo Giau

37 Monte Pore

38 Monte Mondeval

39 Lastoni di Formin

40 Croda da Lago

9 Pecol – Val di Zoldo

41 Col de la Puina

42 Città di Fiume

43 Rifugio Venezia traverse

44 Spiz de Zuel

10 Cortina and Misurina – Passo Tre Croci and Tre Cime

45 Malga Ra Stua

46 Posporcora and Col Rosa circuit

47 Forcella Faloria traverse

48 Passo del Cristallo

49 Giro delle Tre Cime

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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