Dolomites Haute Route Backcountry Ski Tour

Dolomite 360 Dolomites Tours Backcountry Ski Touring

Discover the Dolomites in winter on a guided haute route that blends lift access, skinning ascents, and off-piste descents across Marmolada, the Sella Massif, and Val di Fassa. Cozy rifugios, valley hotels, and iconic peaks make this the ultimate backcountry adventure. Ready to ride? Start planning your adventure today!

Days 6
Pax 4
Val di Fassa - Val Badia

Highlights

Backcountry ski across a Dolomite Haute Route
Ski iconic peaks — Marmolada, Sassolungo, and the Sella Massif
Relax in cozy rifugios and stylish valley hotels
Perfect for experienced skiers looking for a challenging ski tour!

Itinerary

The Dolomites hide some of Europe’s most exciting Haute Routes, known locally as Alta Via. These high-line journeys weave across rugged ridges and remote passes, serving up challenge, adventure, and jaw-dropping scenery every step of the way. This 6-day Haute Route Ski Tour through the Dolomites takes you deep into the heart of Val di Fassa, Val Contrin, and Val Badia, with the peaks of the Sella, Sassolungo, and Marmolada as your constant companions. Starting in Canazei, your guide will lead you on a progression of ski touring days that combine cable car access with ascents on skins and thrilling off-piste descents. You’ll move from the slopes of Ciampac into the Monzoni Valley, cross the wild ridges of the Ombretta mountains, and carve long runs beneath the glittering Marmolada Glacier, the highest point in the Dolomites. Nights alternate between cozy rifugios and valley hotels, offering both authentic mountain atmosphere and comfort. The trip culminates on the Sella Massif, with panoramic views from Piz Boè and endless options for backcountry skiing into Val Badia. Each day is expertly guided and adapted to conditions, ensuring safety and maximum enjoyment. If you’re ready to experience the Dolomites’ most iconic landscapes on skis, contact us to start planning. Explore our daily adventures, group departures, and full selection of tours to discover more ways to live the mountains with us.

Programma ( 6 )

Day 1

Arrive in Val di Fassa

Arrive in Val di Fassa and check into your hotel, right in the heart of the Dolomites. In the afternoon you’ll meet your mountain guide for a quick trip briefing, gear check, and an overview of what’s ahead. It’s a chance to get your questions answered and set the vibe for the week. Round out the day with dinner and a first taste of alpine flavors.
Day 2

Ski Tour in the Ciampac & Monzoni Valley

Kick things off with a lift up to the Ciampac area above Alba di Canazei. After a few runs on the slopes beneath the Sassolungo and Sella peaks, your guide leads the group skinning into the Val dei Monzoni. A rewarding climb brings you to a rifugio for the night, with wide views of the Dolomite giants.
Day 3

Tour Crossing to Marmolada

Skin across the Ombretta mountains with your guide and take in views of the Marmolada — the Queen of the Dolomites and the highest peak in the range. Then it’s time for a long descent down to Malga Ciapela at the foot of the glacier, where the sense of scale and alpine energy is unmatched.
Day 4

Ski Tour from Malga Ciapela to Penia

Today you’ll trace your way beneath Marmolada’s dramatic south face, skinning up through the Val Ombretta with its towering cliffs overhead. After the climb, enjoy a big descent into Val Contrin and Penia, with sweeping turns and stunning backdrops of the Dolomite ridgelines.
Day 5

Ski Tour from Sella Massif to Alta Badia

Ride a lift onto the Sella Massif, then climb toward Piz Boè with your guide. At over 3,000 meters, this is one of the Dolomites’ most panoramic spots. From the summit, drop into long off-piste lines that flow into Val Badia, finishing in Corvara or Colfosco for a comfortable hotel stay and a relaxed evening.
Day 6

Departure

Breakfast and departure at your discretion. (Private transfer available on request).

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Participants minimum:

4 people

Guided:

Guide Ratio 1:4 (maximum 4 skiers per guide)

Dolomite 360 Professional UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Ski Guides have many years of experience skiing the Dolomites. We have guides that speak Italian, English, Germany. From the moment you arrive in the Dolomites they will look after you. They know the best ski runs, mountain restaurants, and how things work in the Italian mountains.

Necessary Equipment – Provided by Dolomite360 on request

Skis, skins and poles
Ski touring boots
Avalanche Safety Gear: Beacon, Shovel & Probe (ARTVA kit)
Climbing harness
Ice Axe
Boot crampons

The equipment above listed may be included or available for an additional fee based on your selected itinerary. Please refer to the “What’s included” section for more details.

Necessary Equipment – Not Provided

Backpack
Gloves
Hat or headband
Water bottle or thermos
Snacks
Sleeping bag liner and towels (if sleeping in shared rooms in rifugios)

For tours in non-glaciated terrain, ice axes, boot crampons, and climbing harnesses may not always be required, but it's generally recommended to bring them due to potential itinerary changes and varying conditions.

Recommended Equipment

Layered technical clothing (base layer, insulating layer, waterproof outer layer)
Waterproof pants and jacket
Spare change of clothes
Sunglasses or ski goggles
Sunscreen and lip balm

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Want to learn more about our hospitality?

The Dolomites offer a unique culture and history, reflected in every village we visit. We carefully select accommodation to ensure an authentic experience for our guests. You’ll also enjoy local cuisine and breathtaking views of the Dolomites!

Rifugi – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, most rifugi are accessible only on foot, some by cable car, and a few exceptions that are reachable by car. These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.

The Dolomites rifugi are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided (in private rooms only), hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.

GALLERY / PHOTOS

from €2900 / p.p.

Group Departure: starting from € 2.900 per person (4 participants minimum)

Single room supplement (only at hotel for 2 nights): € 180

Important to note
The cost is based on the specified hotel category (please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation. We will do our best to accommodate you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price.

Please note that prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite360 consultant will inform you of any such changes.

Should a group departure not reach the minimum number required to operate, we reserve the right to cancel or offer alternative options. Clients will be informed of our decision as soon as possible, and not less than 30 days before the trip start date.

Trip briefing
Logistics and maps of the area
1 night accommodation in 3-star hotel in Val di Fassa
3 nights accommodation in rifugios
1 night accommodation in 3-star hotel in Val Badia
All breakfasts & dinners
Local English speaking Professional UIAGM/IFMGA Ski Guide
Dolomiti Superskipass
Transfers in the area as per itinerary
Luggage transfer on days 3 and 5
Local tourist tax
Italian VAT tax

Airfare
In/Out airport transfers
Transfers or excursions on trains, lifts, buses, taxis
Extra charges due to changes in itinerary
Lunches
Items not on set dinner menu
Beverages except what is served at breakfast
Bottled water
Ski equipment
Insurance (medical, evacuation, or trip cancellation coverage)
Items of personal nature (phone calls, laundry, excess baggage charge, etc.)
Spa treatments and massages at hotels
Use of Wellness facilities at mountain Rifugios (if available)
Hotel parking fees (if not included in the accommodation price)
Tips and gratuities
Anything not mentioned in "Cost includes"

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