Un paysage intact, une quiétude absolue en dehors des pistes et des pentes bien enneigées avec de la poudreuse et des névés. Vous voulez partir à l'assaut des Dolomites ? Ou bien préférez-vous des sommets aux pentes plus douces ? Raffolez-vous des vues panoramiques ? Ou seuls les plus hauts sommets sont-ils capables de vous satisfaire ? Quel que soit le type de randonnée à ski que vous choisissez, le Sud-Tyrol vous donne la garantie de profiter d'aventures sportives et d'expériences uniques dans la nature.
Time of the year: Late winter/early spring
Avalanche risk: Exersise caution near the summit!
Refreshment stop: Schönau inn
Route A
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras, Koflhof farm (1,938 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,497 m elevation gain, 5 hours
Best time: December to May
To the south, the Saldurkamm mountains sweep down towards the Schlandrauntal valley, to the west towards Matschertal valley and to the north towards Maso Corto/Kurzras over the Lagaunalm Mountain Hut. The tour to the Saldurspitze is quite challenging but spectacular. The ascent starts at Koflhof farm (0.7 km before Kurzras) and takes you through the Lagauntal Valley. From the uppermost section here, continue upwards and to the right through the steep tunnel valley to the Lagaun glacier and then northwards until you are beneath the Saldurspitze. A short, steep tunnel valley connects the southern ridge of the mountain with the glacier.
You can descend by the same route (moderately difficult), or by the steep north-east wall and the Lazaun Mountain Hut to Maso Corto/Kurzras (difficult).
For good skiers with Alpine experience
Route B
Starting point: Maso Corto/Kurzras, car park (2,011 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 1,424 m elevation gain, 5 hours
Best time: December to May
To the south, the Saldurkamm mountains sweep down towards the Schlandrauntal valley, to the west towards Matschertal valley and to the north towards Maso Corto/Kurzras over the Lagaunalm Mountain Hut. The tour starts on the mountain station of the Lazaun cable car. From the mountain station Lazaun, we continue on the level and then follow the slight incline up to the Lagaunferner glacier. This is the way to the Saldurjoch pass; there is a ski depot here. On foot over the north ridge to the summit. In good weather conditions, you can start the climb to the summit before the Saldurjoch pass taking the steep north flank. You can only descend by this route (difficult) if weather conditions are good.
For good skiers with Alpine experience
The Skitour goes up to a wonderful mountain above the lake of Braies and offers a spectacular downhill run.
Attention: Please check the avalanche bulletin updated every day!
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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The "Helltaler Schlechten" are a classical skitour in a sunny area out of the wood.
Attention: Please check the avalanche bulletin updated every day!
Starting point: Kratzegg (Ulfas), at 1,504 m
Time of the year: Throughout winter
On Meran 2000 the back country skiers may ascend on the "Kuhleiten Route" to the Kuhleitenhütte Mountain Hut on 2,362 metres.
Open thursday till sunday from 9.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m. and additionally every Thursday and Friday evening until 11 p.m.
Pleasant ski tour from St. Anton/S. Antonio over the Allriss mountain hut up to the Bodner Berg/Monte Piano with a magnificent view to the Tribulaun summit, which sits right on the opposite side of the valley above the Pflerschtal/Val di Fleres.
Technical skiing grade: quite difficult.
Alpine grade: little difficult.
Maps: Tabacco No. 038, Kompass No. 44.
Ski tour Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese – Monte Specie/Strudelkopf Tour description Moderately difficult ski tour starting from the Prato Piazza and going via the Vallandro/Dürrensteinhütte refuge to the Monte Specie. Unique view of the Croda Rossa/Hohe Gaisl, Tre Cime di Lavaredo/Drei Zinnen, Tofana and Monte Cristallo mountains. Slope orientation: diverse Starting point: Prato Piazza/Platzwiese Highest point: 2307
Attention: Please check the avalanche bulletin updated every day!
Start at Ranui, car park Waldschenke (1,370 m), in direction Weissbrunn and Brogles Alm and on the Laite Va Piz (2,284 m)
From Gasthof Alpenfriede across meadows to the left onto a forest path. On this up to the level of a mountain barn, turn left there and follow the old military road until you cross the forest line. Caution is advised there. After that the terrain becomes pleasant and flat. Over wide hollows to the right of the saddle, Wetterkreuz, past and up to Wölfelesjoch. There the prominent south ridge begins, which is partly done on skis and on foot.
On a mountain range on the border between South Tyrol and Austria, the Rotbachspitze lies far above the Pfitchscherjoch and is in the catchment area of several classic ski tours.
The Fundres/Pfunders massif offers a wide range of hiking options with anything from soft-rolling hills to steep slopes leading up to craggy peaks. Gorgeous excursions for both summer-time hikers and winter sports fans – all topped off by breath-taking 360° panoramic views.
The entrance to the Langental valley is located in Selva Gardena and runs through a pleasant walking and hiking path with views of the Stevia massif and the walls of the Puezgruppe on the left, as well as the Chedul Mountains and Col Turond on the right. Along the path you can find the mystical Silester Chapel.
Moderately difficult ski tour
Time of the year: Throughout winter
This tour leads from Sulden via the beautiful Zaytal valley to the Düsseldorfer Hütte mountain hut, located below a rock face at 2,721 m. Enjoy a stunning view of the Ortler’s classic three peaks from the sun terrace.
(Hut is closed in winter.)
Difficult ski tourDifficult ski tour
Time of the year: ideal conditions in spring
Avalanche danger near the ridge
At the entrance to the Münstertal valley lies the Tellakopf, a pleasant hiking peak that is also ideal for an easy ski tour. This rewarding tour destination offers breathtaking views of the Vinschgau Valley, the Münstertal Valley, the Ötztal Alps and the Ortler Mountains.
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
This ski tour is a real Sarntal valley classic amongst high-winter tours in the Durnholztal valley and is popular with local mountaineers.
The ski tour to Langgrubjoch is still relatively popular. It is relatively easy and not as challenging as the tours on the high neighbouring peaks. However, it does rise to over 3,000 m and offers a good insight into the mountain world of Schnalstal Valley.
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
Ski tour to Monte Cevedale, one of the best peaks for mountain views in the Ortler region.
This tour to Monte Cevedale is one of the top 10 ski tours in the Ortler region and is extremely popular among enthusiasts. After all, it’s an easy tour that rewards visitors with breathtaking Alpine panoramas.
Starting point: Certosa/Karthaus (1,327 m a.s.l.)
Ascent: 1,474 m elevation gain, 4 hours
Best time: winter and early spring
Uphill and downhill possible with skis from to Certosa/Karthaus if the snow conditions are good. Referred to as Gamseck on some maps. The ascent is from Certosa/Karthaus along the road to Farmstead Sennhof and then on the forest path to malga del convento, above Certosa/Karthaus, from there continue southwards to the highest and rather steep ascent to the secondary summit of the Trumserspitze.
Descent A: The same as the ascent route and the road to Certosa/Karthaus.
Descent B: Northwards to malga del convento and along the forest path as far as the viewing point for Certosa/Karthaus and then directly downhill to Certosa/Karthaus through the forest aisle.
For practised skiers
Moderatly difficult ski tour
Time of the year: from high winter to spring
Refreshment stop: Schönau inn
Starting point: Mountain station Grawand (3,212 m a.s.l) or Refuge Bella Vista (2,842 m a.s.l)
Ascent: 700 m elevation gain, 3 hours
Best time: November to May
Descend to the edge of the right-hand tongue of the Hochjoch glacier at approx. 2,700 m a.s.l. Follow the hilly moraine ridges rising diagonally eastwards until you come to a short, steep slope and the edge of the glacier. The trail continues over a wide but rather flat glacier to Hauslabjoch pass at 3,279 m a.s.l with spectacular views. From this point, you already have an unimpeded view of the Ötzi pyramid. After a short downhill trek you come to the stone pyramid at 3,210 m a.s.l. Descend using the same route and then the valley trail to Maso Corto/Kurzras.
For intermediate level 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.
