Backcountry skiing routes in Italy
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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful ski runs in Italy
Backcountry Skiing
· Brenta Group
From the Grosté mountain station to Pra della Casa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
1:50 h
59 m
1,236 m
Madonna di Campiglio offers not only thrilling black slopes but also exceptional freeride descents
Backcountry Skiing
· Val di Fassa
Freeride for all tastes at Passo San Pellegrino
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.3 km
0:40 h
30 m
700 m
The Ski Area of Passo San Pellegrino is undoubtedly one of the TOP destinations in the Dolomites for off-piste ski enthusiasts. Here we present a little-known descent.
Backcountry Skiing
· Val di Fassa
Mittagstal - ski freeride across the Sella massif
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Difficulty
moderate
closed
6.5 km
1:30 h
100 m
1,357 m
The Mittagstal is one of the legendary alternate descents in the Dolomites. The valley crosses the entire Sella massif in a south-north direction.
Backcountry Skiing
· Val di Fassa
Sass Pordoi - East variant
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Difficulty
moderate
2.9 km
0:30 h
99 m
887 m
A freeride classic on the south side of Sass Pordoi with direct cable car access without ascent.
Backcountry Skiing
· Adamello-Presanella Alps
Freeridingat Passo del Tonale
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.7 km
1:15 h
48 m
1,150 m
For off-piste skiing enthusiasts, the Passo del Tonale-Presena Glacier ski area has deservedly become one of the most sought-after destinations in the entire Alps!
Backcountry Skiing
· Val di Sole, Pejo e Rabbi
Passo Tonale - "Pisgana variant" to Ponte di Legno
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Difficulty
moderate
15.4 km
4:00 h
772 m
2,431 m
Freeride/Ski tour mix: Long descent off-piste through untouched powder snow along lakes, glaciers, and optionally over rocky west-facing slopes.
Backcountry Skiing
· Sella Group
"Val Mesdì"
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
7.7 km
1:01 h
213 m
1,450 m
One of the classic freeride routes of the Dolomites, which allows crossing the entire Sella massif.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lagorai Mountain Range
Forcella Ceremana
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.6 km
1:13 h
275 m
995 m
A wild route characterised by a marvellous descent which starts on open slopes and then along a rocky canyon of the Ceremana valley.
Backcountry Skiing
· Pala Group
Pale plateau and descent down the Val di Roda
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
9.1 km
4:00 h
507 m
1,629 m
Stupendous route in a spectacular setting which alternates between various scenarios of the Dolomites: moonwalking on the plateau, magnificent in the Pradidali high valley, and almost hidden in the Roda Valley.
Backcountry Skiing
· Pala Group
Crossing the Pale Plateau and descent towards Gares
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
7 km
2:00 h
81 m
1,364 m
A Little-used route but of high aesthetic value thanks to the incredible views over the northern range of the Pale di San Martino.
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