A pristine landscape, tranquility nearby the ski slopes and steep descents with powder and firn. Would you like to storm the Dolomites? Or would you prefer gentler peaks? Do you love endless horizons? Or are you only fulfilled with extremely high-altitudes? Whatever you decide to do: On a ski tour in South Tyrol you will enjoy unique nature experiences while doing sport adventures.
This ski tour in the Matscher Valley is especially suitable as a firn tour in spring. It is very popular and, with its well-graded slopes, is one of the easier tours. On the Pleresspitze you can enjoy a magnificent view. The mountain panorama to the north-east with the Weißkugel is particularly special.
Easy tour with a stunning panoramic view.
Highest point: 2,517 m
Altitude difference: 1,150 m
Approx. time for ascent: 5 hours
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Ski tour (medium-difficult) to the Ahrner Kopf/Cima del Vento at the end of the Ahrntal valley in Kasern/Casere.
Slope orientation: north-west
Highest point: 3,050 m
Altitude difference: 1,450 m
Approx. time for ascent: 5 hours
Avalanche danger: frequent
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Alpine ski tour from Gossensass/Colle Isarco along the organic certified Hühnerspielhütte/Cima Gallina mountain hut to the panoramic view on the Amthorspitze/ Cima Amthor summit. Especially the long slope of the former skiing area up to the summit offers perfect touring slopes.
Technical skiing grade: easy.
Alpine grade: none.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.
Ski tour through the Röttal/Valle Rossa to the Lenkjöchlhütte/Giogo Lungo mountain refugee (closed in winter).
Highest point: 2,590 m
Altitude difference: 990 m
Approx. time for ascent: 3,5 hours
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Alpine ski tour in the valley end of Pflerschtal/Val di Fleres. The tour offers a beautifulg cirque, inviting ski slopes and great views on the South Tyrolean mountains in the south and the Tribulaun summit on the northern side. The exposure to north guarantees a good powder snow.
Technical skiing grade: easy.
Alpine grade: quite difficult.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.
Starting point: Certosa/Karthaus (1,327 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,653 m elevation gain, 4.5 hours
Best time: April and May
Together with the Kleinen Wiegenspitze that is situated slightly northwards, the Hohe Wiegenspitze rises between the Mastauntal and the Penaudtal valleys. Follow the trail from Certosa/Karthaus into the Penaudtal valley, as in ski tours to the Grubenspitze, the Vermoi Peak and and the Mountain Zerminiger. At mountain pasture Penaud (2,319 m a.s.l), take a right and follow the rather steep but sunny southern slope upwards to the summit. You can descend either by the same route or through the Mastauntal valley (ski tour to the Hohe Wiegenspitze from Madonna di Senales/Unser Frau).
For practised skiers.
An easy summit tour at Weißenbach/Rio Bianco at an elevation of 2,474 metres.
Slope orientation: north-west
Highest point: 2,474 m
Altitude difference: 1,090 m
Approx. time for ascent: 4 hours
Avalanche danger: moderate
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Panoramic ski-tour to the Merbjoch/Passo Merbe above Prettau/Predoi .
Slope orientation: north
Highest point: 2,829 m
Altitude difference: 1,359 m
Approx. time for ascent: 4,5 hours
Avalanche danger: frequent
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Stunning ski tour (medium) to the Birnlücken/Forcella del Picco pass in Kasern/Casere.
Highest point: 2,667 m
Altitude difference: 1,070 m
Approx. time for ascent: 4 hours
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On Meran 2000 the back country skiers may ascend on the "Kuhleiten Route" to the Kuhleitenhütte Mountain Hut on 2,362 metres.
Open daily from 9.00-17.00 and additionally every Thursday and Friday evening from 17.30-23.00.
Alpine ski tour from the village Brennerbad/Terme di Brennero over the slopes of the former ski resort Zirog/Zirago to the Enzian mountain hut and on the Flatschspitze/Cima Vallaccia summit with great views over the mountain scenery.
Technical skiing grade: little to moderately difficult.
Alpine grade: none.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.
Wonderful Ski Tour in Kasern/Casere on the sunny side the Zillertal Alps.
Slope orientation: south-east, west
Highest point: 2,874 m
Altitude difference: 1,274 m
Approx. time for ascent: 5 hours
Avalanche danger: moderate
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An easy excursion in the beautiful mountains of the Ahrntal valley!
Slope orientation: South-East
Highest point: 2,265 m
Altitude difference: 905 m
Approx. time for ascent: 3 hours
Avalanche danger: low
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Sunny skitour on the main chain of the Alps.
Slope orientation: south-east
Highest point: 2,774 m
Altitude difference: 1,174 m
Approx. time for ascent: 4 hours
Avalanche danger: moderate
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Worthwhile mountain tour with unforgettable views over the holiday regions in the region Passo Resia, Tiroler Oberland and Unterengadin. Starting point: Northern end of the village of Reschen Descent: Along the ascent route Difference in altitude: Sesslad 900m, Piz Lad 1300m (1973m). Ascent time: Sesslad approx. 3 hours, Piz Lad approx. 4 hours Slope direction: south-east Ski technique: summit slope medium, otherwise easy Alpine technique: easy Note: the very steep and long summit slope must be approached carefully Ascent: At the end of the Anchor lift, turn right and ascend over gentle terrain, past the Bergstadeln. At the end of the meadow, keep slightly to the right up to the Reschner Alm 2020m. From here, follow the summer path almost horizontally to the right edge of a steep upswing. Behind this, turn left (westwards) briefly steeply into a shallow hollow. After the tree line, keep left to the weather cross at Sesslad 2375m. If the snow conditions are uncertain, stop there and enjoy the view. From here, the rest of the ascent route over the very steep southern flank is quite clear. Climb very steeply between rock ribs from left to right up to the large slope area. Keep to the right as far as possible to the summit cross at 2808m.
Panoramic ski-tour to the Rauchkofel/Monte Fumo above Prettau/Predoi.
Slope orientation: south-west
Highest point: 3,251 m
Altitude difference: 1,651 m
Approx. time for ascent: 6 hours
Avalanche danger: frequent
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A great tour from Maso Corto/Kurzras up to a splendid summit with a glorious view.
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras (2,011 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 646 m elevation gain, 3 hours, from the Giogo Alto/Hochjoch glacier (Refuge Bella Vista 2,842 m a.s.l)
Best time for departure A: December to May
Best time for departures B and C: March to May
This is a very pleasant tour on a mountain that is still very much glaciated on the north side but that is not without its risks in one part where the “icefall” east of the Giogo Alto/Hochjoch glacier is hazardous due to glacier crevasses. The ascent is from Maso Corto/Kurzras to the Bella Vista lodge or with the Schnalstal valley cable car to the Giogo Alto/Hochjoch glacier; you leave the east side by climbing through the icefall. Avoiding the crevasses, the trail rises steeply to the upper glacier terrace, and keeping to the west of the summit, very steeply to the ridge shoulder. Continue along the short but exposed ridge to the summit.
Descent A: go along the ascent route to the Giogo Alto/Hochjoch pass and descend to the valley as far as Maso Corto/Kurzras or take the Schnalstal Valley cable car.
Descent B: Taking the first steep slope down, then to the right/north-east and continue south-easterly and southwards to the Giogo Alto/Niederjoch pass and on to the Refuge Similaun.
Descent C: Northwards towards the Hochjoch-Hospiz hut and Vent (A)
For good skiers with Alpine experience
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras, Masi Kofel/Koflhöfe (1,938 m a.s.l.)
Ascent: 949 m elevation gain, 3 hours
Best time: December to April
A pleasant tour and not too difficult; only the part through the woods, along the narrow Sommerweg is somewhat difficult, especially when descending. The ascent starts at Koflhof farm (0.7 km before Maso Corto/Kurzras), moving southwards through the Lagauntal Valley. Before the valley basin, go to the right up the slope north-westwards, arriving at Stotz, north of the Saldurkamm mountains. You can descend either by the same route or by going north via Lazaun Mountain hut to Maso Corto/Kurzras.
Also suitable for intermediate-level skiers.
We love the Three Peaks. And we love ski tours through the snowy mountain world of the Sesto Dolomites. We combine both of these on the ski tour to the Sextner Stein/ Sasso di Sesto, true summit bliss is also guaranteed here, with a fantastic view of the pale giants rising to the sky in the sea of snow.
IMPORTANT: Before starting any ski tour/snowshoe excursion, you must check the weather conditions and danger avalanches report, asking also experts (alpine guides etc.). WARNING: The GPX data may differ from reality.
A true hidden gem for nature lovers is the ski touring and tobogganing trail to the Brunstalm, starting right at the Kids World in Oberolang. This enchanting path is groomed weekly with a snowcat and winds its way through the untouched beauty of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site. The trail gently leads up to the Brunstalm, where you can warm up in a cozy room and take in the breathtaking views of the Olang Dolomites. Please note that the trail is closed in the evening due to grooming work.
Starting point: Certosa/Karthaus (1,327 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,602 m elevation gain, 4.5-5 hours
Best time: December to May
Also orographically speaking to the right of the Penaudtal Valley and more southerly towards Vinschgau Valley. The ascent is also from Certosa/Karthaus into the Penaudtal Valley, as with the ski tour to the Grubenspitze, but to Mountain pasture Penaud; continue up the Penaudtal Valley, take a left at altitude 2,500 and climb the lateral valley in a south-easterly direction. It is possible to reach the summit on skis. Descend by the same route.
For good skiers.
Anyone who is staying in Valdaora can start these moderately difficult ski tours to the Piz da Peres or the Dreifingerspitze at the Passo di Furcia-Furkelpass and then first of all leave their tracks through the dense forests. Higher up, well-marked trails lead over at times very steep scree cirques and broad meadow slopes approximately 750 meters (2,500 feet) higher to the corresponding destination.
This hiking trail starts from the fraction Daunei, from where you reach the Juac hut. Continuing you get to the Firenze refuge (closed in winter) and from there down to the cablecar Col Raiser. Along the whole path you can enjoy the wonderful panorama.
Starting point: Pfossental Valley, car park Gasthof Jägerrast inn (1,693 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,625 m elevation gain, 5-6 hours
Best time: March to mid-June
The Texelspitze is not only well known for its Nature Park but is also very popular because of the wonderful ski touring run. However, the tour is somewhat difficult due to the long climb through the Pfossental valley. After travelling along the forest path on the bottom of the valley for about 5 km you’ll arrive at Maso Gelato/Eishof farm at 2,069 m a.s.l. Take a right here over the stream and southwards, firstly on a sleep slope and then across splendid ridges to arrive at the Texelferner glacier. Cross the glacier, the trail rising in a southerly direction as far as the south-west side of the summit. The final steps to the summit can be taken once you’ve removed your skis. The best descent is by the same route.
For good skiers with Alpine experience
Easy ski tour at the end of the Ahrntal valley.
Highest point: 2,336 m
Altitude difference: 735 m
Approx. time for ascent: 2,5 hours
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