Ski mountaineering and freeriding

Ski in fresh snow exploring the peaceful, untouched landscapes of the Dolomites surrounding Cortina.

Ski Mountaineering

This is the perfect activity for those who wish to get away from ski slopes and immerse themselves in the peaceful landscapes of the magnificent snow-covered mountains of the Ampezzo Dolomites.
The ideal activity for those who wish to get away from the ski slopes and relish the calm of the Ampezzo Dolomites combining the pleasures of hiking and skiing.
Cortina offers a wide variety of itineraries, from easy ones to mountain lodges to more challenging outings on steep couloirs.
It is highly recommended to rely on the Mountain Guides of Cortina for local knowledge of the territory and snow conditions and to carry emergency equipment in case of avalanches (Artva, shovel, probe).


Depending on your level of experience, Cortina offers a range of itineraries: easy routes with low gradients in sunny areas, or even along mountain roads leading to mountain huts, such as mountain huts Scoiattoli, Averau, Dibona, Mietres, Malga Federa and Malga Ra Stua, as well as endless opportunities for ski touring experts with many beautiful peaks and steep couloirs. 

It is highly recommended to rely on the Mountain Guides of Cortina for local knowledge of the territory and snow conditions and mandatory to carry emergency equipment in case of avalanches (Artva, shovel, probe).

Freeriding

For experienced skiers who love the thrill of a steep descent, Cortina offers some of the best freeride areas, both in terms of challenge and sheer beauty.
For experienced skiers who love the thrill of a steep descent, Cortina offers some of the best freeride areas, both in terms of challenge and sheer beauty.
It is highly recommended to rely on local Mountain Guidesfor local knowledge of the territory  and snow conditions and to carry emergency equipment in case of avalanches (Artva, shovel, probe). 

For those who want to ski off-piste along steep ridges like Creste Bianche, Bus di Tofana, Vallon dei Comàte and Sci Club 18, it is highly recommended to rely on local experienced Mountain Guides who have deep knowledge of the area and snow conditions and to carry emergency equipment in case of avalanches (Artva, shovel, probe). 

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Itineraries on groomed tracks

Ski mountaineering through woods and valleys

Ski mountaineering along steep couloirs and majestic peaks

EPIC FREERIDE DESCENTS

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Freeride Lagazuoi - Couloir “de ra Nona”

Freeride “Sci 18”
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ALL YOU NEED FOR SKIMO AND FREERIDING

Cortina offers all you need for off-piste adventures. Choose your guide and equipment and organise your outing.

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Equipment rentals

DESCENT TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY

  • S1 - Easy itinerary with a mild slope gradient that does not need a specific technique
  • S2 - Relatively wide slopes, moderately steep too (25°), the descent is in any case easy and smooth
  • S3 - The maximum slope gradient is 35°, skiing becomes controlled and more technical, albeit with a certain freedom on choosing the itinerary
  • S4 - The maximum slope gradient is 45° if the exposition is not high, starting from 30° if the exposition is higher. An excellent skiing technique is essential; it is not possible to curve at will, but it depends on the difficulty  and on the lay of the ground
  • S5 - The maximum slope gradient is above 45° with a low exposition, starting from 40° with a higher exposition. The psychological component becomes important.
  • S6 - Above 50° if the exposition is high, otherwise starting from 55° for short sections with low exposure.
  • S7 - Sections with 60°, rock jumps on very steep and exposed terrain.

 

Quality standards of the skier 

  • MS - Medium Skier, who can ski down on S3 terrains, unless there are extended sections
  • BS - Good Skier, who skis down with ease on S3 terrains and can face superior difficulties unless there are extended sections
  • OS - Excellent Skier, capable of facing any slope on S4 terrains, in several conditions, and sections of S5 difficulty.

The addition of letter A (MSA, BSA, OSA) indicates the presence of possible alpine difficulties, where ice-axe, crampons and eventually ropes and other equipment is necessary. 

The difficulty rate is referred to the most challenging section of the itinerary. 

Mountain Rescue

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Directions

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IAT Cortina

Corso Italia, 81
Cortina Alleghe Arabba Cadore Canale d'Agordo Falcade Marmolada San Vito di Cadore Selva di Cadore Val di Zoldo
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