Backcountry Skiing in the Dolomites: find the best trails

The 10 most beautiful ski runs in the Dolomites

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.

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Backcountry Skiing · Val di Fassa

Mittagstal - ski freeride across the Sella massif

Premium content 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.

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Backcountry Skiing · Val di Fassa

Sass Pordoi - East variant

Premium content 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.

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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.

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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.

APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi

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.

APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi

Backcountry Skiing · San Martino di Castrozza,Primiero,Vanoi

From Rosetta into Val Canali up to Cant del Gal

recommended route Difficulty difficult

14.8 km

5:00 h

497 m

1,700 m

A scenic great route with a challenging descent over gullies and slopes into Val Canali up to Cant del Gal. For the return trip to San Martino di Castrozza, a taxi should be planned.

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