Ski mountaineering is a challenge: to yourself, to the mountain, to “General Winter”. That is why enthusiasts are always looking for routes that put them to the test – or that simply let them discover new places and views.
Here are 5 ideas around Moena
A ski touring trip suitable for everyone. From the San Pellegrino Pass, the climb takes you gradually and without steep sections up to 2,528 metres. This is also one of the most popular routes in summer; it is well signposted all year round and easy to follow. The views are breathtaking!
Duration: about 2 hours
Elevation gain: 641 m
A safe route on a wide, gentle slope with spectacular views, perfect for enjoying a skin up alongside the slopes followed by a fun, fast descent.
About 1 km from Moena, on the road to the San Pellegrino Pass, some 500 metres before the Lusia lifts, you can park your car by a steep dirt road. At about 1,500 m the road crosses the ski slope and then continues into the forest. At 1,680 metres, follow the signs for the Passo Lusia hut. The road climbs steadily through the forest, crosses a plateau with three lovely huts and leaves the forest at Passo Lusia (2,000 metres). From there the ascent track turns left (east) and follows the wide slope alongside the ski run up to Cima Lastè.
Duration: about 3 hours
Elevation gain: 1,090 m
A route of about 14 km, easy and relatively safe but physically demanding. It starts from the San Pellegrino Pass, first through the woods behind the Negritella restaurant and then across snow-covered pastures, up to the cross on Cima Bocche.
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation gain: 1,100 m
A beautiful loop tour to Forcella Laghet in the Marmolada–Cima Uomo group. The route is fairly long, but presents no particular difficulties for those already familiar with the sport.
After the Fuciade hut and the Casoni di Valfredda, continue along the valley beside the Rio Zigole stream and then enter Val di Tasca. The final, steeper section leads to Forcella del Laghet at 2,765 metres, between Sasso di Tasca and Cima Uomo.
You need to be well trained and have a good command of ski mountaineering techniques.
Duration: 5 hours
Elevation gain: 1,000 m
The route starts at Col de Mez, just past the San Pellegrino Pass, or from the pass itself, heading to the Fuciade hut for the first stretch. From here, head north following the route to Cima Cadine, but stop at Forcella Cirelle. Be careful on the slope below the col, which is quite steep and often requires ski crampons.
Descend the opposite side on terrain that is never too steep, trying to traverse right until you reach a small gully leading down towards Malga Contrin.
Duration: 3 hours
Elevation gain: about 1,000 m
Remember that ski mountaineering should never be taken lightly. It requires training, but above all caution and the right equipment. Proper gear is essential for tackling a ski touring route on the snows of Val di Fassa.
Here is what you must not forget:
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