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| Sat 5th Mar 11
- Sat 12th Mar 11 |
8 Days |
| Guido Candolini | £ 925 |
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| Sat 19th Mar 11
- Sat 26th Mar 11 |
8 Days |
| Guido Candolini | £ 925 |
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Skill: ***/*
This trip is an ideal trip for newcomers to ski touring. Endless long downhill runs and relatively short climbs. The group
will use the ski lifts as much as possible, although there will be climbs on skins of 2 to 4 hours per day.
Participants must be competent off-piste skiers, experienced in all kinds of snow conditions, you are able to do parallel
turns in powder snow, and linked stem turns in more difficult snow. The skiing is generally not too technical but there my be
the occasional steep section and so you need to have the right attitude to challenge yourself and go outside your comfort zone.
The challenge comes from managing the different snow conditions and trying to preserve your energy.
Previous ski touring experience is useful but not essential, during the week you will learn the basic technical ski touring skills.
Stamina: ****
Stamina-wise, you need to be able to ski all day for 6 consecutive days at a steady pace. On these trips the maximum
skinning will be 2 - 4 hours per day. Ski touring is hard work and we do find most newcomers are surprised by just how
physically demanding it can be!
To get maximum enjoyment from these trips you need to be working on your fitness well in advance of the tour which means
plenty of aerobic exercise like running/cycling/swimming.
One of the most interesting and memorable tours through the dramatic Dolomite mountains. A wonderful week of ski touring
amidst truly spectacular limestone scenery.
Renowned as one of the most stunningly beautiful mountain ranges, the Dolomites also offer dramatic skiing to match. This
safari includes many of the best descents in the area: long runs down remote valleys, dominated by the towering limestone cliffs
that characterise the region. The journey covers a lot of ground and in order to maximise your time skiing down, the best use is
made of the excellent network of lifts, although skins are required from time to time.
In the Dolomites the skiing is only part of the fun, a holiday here would not be complete without making the most of the
wonderful local cuisine and culture, so the mixture of charming small hotels and huts have been selected with just this in mind.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Cortina. Meet up in the early evening with the guides and the rest of the group and stay overnight in Cortina.
Day 2
Warm-up day using the lift systems around Cortina. Transfer to the Rifugio Col Galina by bus.
Day 3
From the Rifugio you use the ski lifts to reach Forc Nuvolau and from here we skin to the summit of the Nuvolau. We ski
down until Federa and then use lifts again to get to the Rifugio Passo Giau where we spend the night.
Day 4
From the Rifugio Passo Giau we climb to the Forc lla Giau and Forc de Formin followed by a long ski until Pocol. From
here we take the bus to Passo Falzarego and use the lift to get to the spectacularly located Rifugio Lagazuoi.
Day 5
The group will ski down to the Capanna Alpina and from there skin up to the Rifugio Fanes where you spend the night.
Day 6
From the Rifugio Fanes we do one of the most spectacular day tours in the region up to Castelletto, one of towers that
make up the Tofana di Rozes.We return via a similar route to the Rifugio Fanes for a second night.
Day 7
Leaving the hut we ski over the Col Bechei and have a long ski down the Val de Fanes as far as Podestagno. From here we
get the bus back to Cortina where you return to your first hotel for a farewell dinner and the final night.
Day 8
Departure after breakfast.
We will make every endeavour to carry out the above itinerary but alternations may have to be made owing to weather and snow
conditions.
Additional Information
Price
The price includes 6 full days guiding fees & expenses and 7 nights half-board accommodation
The price does not include equipment hire, personal insurance, uplift costs, local transfers, travel to/from Cortina,
lunches and beverages
Local expenses
On this tour we will ski one day around the Cortina ski area and also make use of other lifts to gain altitude. There
will also be 2 bus journeys during the week. We estimate these will total about 80 Euros per person. These expenses are not
included in the cost of the trip and will need to be paid for locally.
Group Size
The minimum group size is 4. The maximum is 12 with 2 guides.
Accommodation and meals
Accommodation will be in a mix of mountain hotels and traditional alpine rifugios with some nights in twin rooms and
other nights in dormitories. Food is always excellent and the huts serve wine and beer.
It is possible to leave your luggage in Cortina whilst you are in the mountain huts as you will return there for the
final night.
Equipment
A copy of our
recommended kit list will be sent to you at the time of
booking.
Ski touring skis, boots, bindings, skins and ski crampons are essential for this tour. Confused about what skis, boots
and binding combination to bring with you, then read our
Ski Equipment page to find out more.
You do not need to have boot crampons, ice axe or a harness for this trip.
All skiers will need to carry a pack (max 30 - 40 litres) with safety gear, a minimal change of clothes and personal
items.
Everyone is expected to ski at all times with the three essential items of avalanche safety equipment: transceiver,
shovel and probe. If you ski off-piste regularly we recommend you purchase your own set and we have a special offer on BCA’s
excellent DTS Tracker.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Venice. Easyjet fly there from Gatwick. The transfer time to Cortina is approximately 3 hours.
There are train and bus options for the transfer to Cortina and if there are 4 of 5 of you arriving in Venice at a similar time
you may want to hire a car as this is usually cheaper and more convenient.
What our clients say about our Dolomites Circuit
"Fantastic time, I love ski touring now. Guido & Olly looked after us really well & the rest of the gang were
good company although am sure Kirsty & I annoyed them with our constant chatter. We are already talking about our next
trip! No complaints except it went too quickly."
"The trip was fantastic. Guido and Olly were very professional and good fun. We always felt safe as well as being given
great skiing and ski touring experiences.
I am now hooked on ski touring and for that matter Mountain Tracks. If in the future I want my kids to stretch themselves
and their skiing or for that matter take up climbing you will be my first port of call."
Insurance
It is a condition of booking that you are insured for ski touring covering personal accident, rescue and third party
risks. You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.
If you are looking to purchase insurance for your trip we recommend
SNOWCARD. They specialise in travel insurance for adventure sports particularly skiing
and snowboarding. Their rates for both single trip and annual policies are very competitive.
For details on their policies and to get a quote CLICK HERE or contact our office for further details.