From the Tofana mountains to Faloria, from Mount Lagazuoi at nearly 3000m to the Cristallo range, the Ampezzo basin with its valleys, grooves, ridges and forks is a dream for those who love off-piste and powder skiing, offering descents of incomparable beauty.
Routes of varying difficulty and length, guaranteed to satisfy skiers of all levels of technical ability and sophistication, can be accessed using the ski lifts.
It should be stressed that off-piste and freeride skiing must only be performed outside tracks of designated ski areas, and you must have the ability to assess the snow conditions. Always check weather conditions and make sure you are equipped with a small backpack containing an avalanche transceiver, probe and beacons.
It is recommended always to be accompanied by an alpine guide.
Crazy Sledge
It is a particularly ideal activity for groups of friends who what to enjoy the thrill of going fast and also the enjoyment of engaging in some friendly competition.
In order to make it possible and perfectly safe for anyone to participate, just the last part of the run (about 500 meters) is used for this sport.
Beside, of course, the sled, participants will also be provided with a full helmet and elbow protectors. Participants will be started off one at a time, and each participant’s run time will be duly recorded. At the end of the day, a table will be prepared showing how the participants performed.
Snow Rafting
Snowrafting is usually called "white fear", and it usually is the first step for those who want to start trying extreme sports. It is a descent on steep ground, from the Olympic Ski-jump, on hard-packed snow, in a large rubber dinghy, at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. It only lasts a few very very long seconds. Thoroughly exciting!
Extreme Skiing
Experienced skiers, who wish to practise “extreme skiing”, can find here some of the most breathtaking back-country excursions in the world; the guidance of a professional Mountain Guide is strongly recommended.
If you wish to ski down the steep narrow gorges known as Creste Bianche, Bus Tofana, Canalino del Prete and Sci 18, you absolutely must contact the Gruppo Guide Alpine di Cortina.
A good knowledge of the itinerary, the ability to evaluate weather and snow conditions, and the due respect for every possible precautionary measure are essential requirements.
