Ski mountaineering to Forcella Adi

Difficulty
BS - S4 (difficult)
Time
6 h

How to reach the starting point 

From Cortina, take the road towards Falzarego Pass. After crossing the area of Pocol, turn left to Giau Pass and continue until you reach the bridge of Peziè de Parù, where you can leave your car.


A challenging skitour that offers a thrilling descent in diverse environments and landscapes, surrounded by the major Dolomite peaks. 

The tour starts from the little bridge of Peziè de Parù, following the path n. 434. While you are walking into the woods, the inclination increases until you reach Cason de Formin, a peculiar tiny log cabin. Once you have reached the fork with the path n. 435, take this last one and follow the majestic Val Formin, alongside the west faces of Croda da Lago. 

The ascent towards Forcella Adi is relatively steep, enough to be approached with skis on the back. Once you have reached the top of the saddle, from the other side you will have the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular view on Mount Pelmo, Becco di Mezzodì and Rocchette di Prendera.

The descent has to be done skiing down the same route. The couloir will give you a memorable experience: steep and narrow at the beginning, from halfway onwards the difficulty decreases and the couloir becomes wider, until reaching the beautiful Val Formin again. The last part, in the woods, is a bit more uncomfortable but, with good snow conditions, still fun. 

Rest points

Malga Peziè de Parù

Equipment

Winter clothing, ski touring equipment, rescue kit (Artva, shovel, probe).

Info

Slope
NE
Length
9 km
Altitude
2584 m
Positive elevation gain
1151 m