Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites

Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites 50 winter routes A guidebook to winter in the Dolomites, featuring 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Italian mountain range. The graded routes, all of which take less than a day to complete, start from the bases of Cortina, Arabba, Val di Zoldo, San Martino and San Vigilio, taking in stunning scenery, quaint villages and enchanting mountain vistas. Seasons Winter - during the lift season (from early December until mid April) as this is when the majority of the public services and hotels are open. Centres San Martino, Badia, San Vigilio, Corvara, Colfosco, Selva di Val Gardena, Santa Cristina, Ortisei, La Villa, San Cassiano, Cortina, Misurina, Selva di Cadore, Canazei, Arabba, Campitello, Pozza, Vigo di Fassa. Difficulty Good navigational and mountain skills are essential for all routes as the summer tracks are covered in snow. The ski tours require backcountry / mountaineering experience, particularly for assessing the avalanche risk. These will be graded using the 'Volo' or 'Toponeige' scale. Must See One of the most beautiful and accessible mountains ranges in the world. The Sella Ronda circuit is a must for piste skiers, while towns such as Cortina d'Ampezzo offer a unique blend of Italian and Tyrolean culture, architecture, history and food. Explore backcountry with views of the Tre Cime (one of the 6 great Alpine North Faces), the Marmolada (the highest peak in the Dolomites), the spires of Sassolungo. Guidebook to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. The routes, which carry an Alpine (and when appropriate, a Volo/Toponeige) grading, range from 5km to 18km, taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete. The routes are based in and around areas such as Canazei, Arabba, Corvara and San Martino, taking in stunning scenery, quaint villages and enchanting mountain vistas. Clear route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50K mapping and photo topos, together with information such as total ascent and descent (as well as aspect), expected duration of route and equipment required. Also provided is invaluable practical advice on things such as mountain safety and navigation, equipment, transport options to, from and around the Dolomites, ski passes, accommodation and more. Regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites offer endless winter escapades. Those who venture off the beaten track and into the backcountry (whether by ski or by shoe) will discover a veritable winter wonderland. Table of Contents CONTENTS Route summary table Map key Overview map Introduction History Language and culture Getting there Getting around When to go Accommodation Food and drink Travel and health insurance Mountain safety Equipment Grading Guiding services Using this guide 1 Canazei – Val di Fassa 1 Latemar Labyrinth 2 Val San Nicolò 3 Forcia Neigra 4 Val Duron 5 Forcella Sassolungo Nord 2 Canazei and Arabba – Sella Group 6 Val Mesdì 7 Canale del Ghiacciaio 8 Canale Col Anton into Val Lasties 9 Val Setus 3 Ortisei and Selva – Val Gardena 10 Compaccio 11 Alpe di Siusi traverse 12 Chiesetta di San Giacomo and Monte Pic 13 Forcella di Mesdì 14 Forcella della Roa 4 Corvara – South Badia 15 Val de Chedul and Col Toronn 16 Forcella de Ciampei 17 Pisciadù and the Ciampac traverse 18 Santa Croce and Ranch da Andrè 19 Lech dla Lunch to Lech da Sompont 5 San Martino in Badia – North Badia and Fanis 20 Monte Muro 21 Crep dales Dodesc 22 Munt da Medalges 23 Malga Vaciara 24 Utia Lavarella circuit 25 Col Becchei Dessora 26 Monte Castello 6 Arabba – Marmolada and Livinallongo 27 Punta Penia 28 Forcella Marmolada 29 Monte Sief 7 San Cassiano – Passo Falzarego 30 Settsass 31 Forcella Grande 32 Cadin di Fanis 33 Canale della Nonna 34 Col dei Bos 35 Cinque Torri and Nuvolau 36 Tofana di Rozes 8 Selva di Cadore – Passo Giau 37 Monte Pore 38 Monte Mondeval 39 Lastoni di Formin 40 Croda da Lago 9 Pecol – Val di Zoldo 41 Col de la Puina 42 Città di Fiume 43 Rifugio Venezia traverse 44 Spiz de Zuel 10 Cortina and Misurina – Passo Tre Croci and Tre Cime 45 Malga Ra Stua 46 Posporcora and Col Rosa circuit 47 Forcella Faloria traverse 48 Passo del Cristallo 49 Giro delle Tre Cime 50 Sasso di Sesto Appendix A Glossary of mountains, towns and passes Appendix B Glossary of mountain terms Appendix C Useful transport and tourist information contacts Appendix D Ski schools, mountain guide offices and sports shops Appendix E Further reading ISBN 9781852847456 Availability Published Published 24 Jan 2017 Edition First Pages 280 Size 17.20 x 11.60 x 1.60cm Weight 320g

The Cicerone Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites guidebook features 50 winter routes in the Italian mountain range. The graded routes, all of which take less than a day to complete, start from bases such as Cortina, Arabba, Val di Zoldo, San Martino, and San Vigilio.

Features

• Winter Routes – 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites.
• Best Seasons – Winter, during the lift season (early December to mid-April).
• Scenic Centres – Routes start from San Martino, Cortina, Arabba, and more.
• Challenging Terrain – Good navigational and mountain skills essential; backcountry experience required.
• Must-See Highlights – Sella Ronda circuit, Tre Cime, Marmolada, Sassolungo, and more.