Begin your adventure in Cortina d’Ampezzo with a two-day guided backcountry ski tour in the Dolomites. Your UIAGM/IFMGA guide will lead you as you climb toward passes like Forcella Averau or Col dei Bos, followed by skiing down open slopes and peaceful valleys. Spend the night in a lovely mountain hut. On the second day, you’ll head higher, reaching Forcella Lagazuoi, and end with an exciting descent back to Cortina.
Highlights
- Ski touring around Cortina d’Ampezzo with a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide
- Climb iconic passes like Forcella Averau, Col dei Bos, or Forcella Lagazuoi
- Overnight in a rifugio with hearty alpine food and mountain atmosphere
- Long backcountry descents tailored to your level
Itinerary
Cortina d’Ampezzo is home to some of the best ski touring terrain in the Alps. On this two-day backcountry tour, a UIAGM/IFMGA guide leads you from the village into the quiet of the mountains. Skins on, you’ll move through forests and open meadows toward passes like Forcella Averau or Col dei Bos. After the climb, ski down wide slopes into the valleys below. In the evening, stay in a mountain hut with a delicious dinner included. On the second day, climb again to Forcella Lagazuoi or a nearby ridge. From there, you can see the Tofane, Lagazuoi, and into Austria. The final descent returns you to the Cortina valley. The guide will select terrain based on the group's ability, offering options for easier or steeper lines. The tour includes two days of skinning and skiing, one night in a mountain hut, and full guiding. Contact us to book or check out our other winter tours.Programma ( 2 )
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Day 1
Skitour from Cortina to the High Dolomites
Meet your guide in Cortina and start the tour on skis with skins. Climb through larch forests and open plains toward passes such as Forcella Averau or Col dei Bos. After reaching the top, ski down wide slopes. Make a final climb to a mountain hut for dinner and overnight stay. -
Day 2
Exploring and Return to Cortina
Wake up in the mountain hut and prepare for another climb, possibly to Forcella Lagazuoi or a nearby ridge with views of Tofane. Afterward, ski a long descent through snowfields and gullies. The guide will adjust the route to your preferred pace and difficulty. Return to Cortina in the afternoon to finish the two-day tour.
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Please note that the mountain guide may adjust the itinerary based on weather, snow conditions, and the group’s needs.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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1 night accommodation in a rifugio (shared dormitory with shared bathroom)
Rifugios, or mountain huts, are the traditional places to stay for hikers, climbers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Many are perched high in the Dolomites, often only accessible by hiking; some can be reached by cable car, and a few by car. Most are open during the summer, with a handful available in winter. These huts provide hearty meals and a place to sleep, with options ranging from simple dormitories with bunk beds to private rooms with bed linen and en-suite bathrooms. Hot showers, shared dining rooms, and each has its own unique charm. Whether hiking in summer or skiing in winter, spending a night in a rifugio is an essential part of the Dolomite experience.
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