Ski-mountaineering crossings in the Dolomites

Route 1 – Using ski lifts

• Day 1: From Passo Rolle to Passo San Pellegrino
  Meet at Passo Rolle, check equipment and climb to the summit of Mulaz in the Pale di San Martino range, then descend through the Focobon Valley to Falcade, where we’ll take the ski lifts up to Passo San Pellegrino. Overnight stay on a half-board basis at a mountain refuge at Passo San Pellegrino.
• Day 2: Marmolada, the Queen of the Dolomites
  Ascent to Forca Rossa and descent to Malga Ciapela, where we’ll take the cable car to Punta Rocca, then descend along the Marmolada glacier to the mountain hut for the night.
• Day 3: Sella Group
  We’ll head down to the ski lifts to make our way to the Pordoi Pass. We’ll take the cable car to the top station in the Sella Group and descend through the famous Val Mezdì to reach Val Badia, where we’ll spend the night.
• Day 4: Fanes Nature Reserve
  We’ll use the ski lifts and a ski bus to travel to the Falzarego Pass, where we’ll take the cable car up to the summit of Lagazuoi. Passing through the Forcella del Lago, we’ll enter the Kingdom of Fanes, where fairy tales and poetry reign supreme; we’ll climb to the summit of Monte Cavallo and head to the Fanes mountain hut for the night.
• Day 5: Fanes Nature Reserve
  Ascent to the summit of Ciamin and descent towards Cortina, with an overnight stay at the Ra Stua mountain hut.
• Day 6: Croda Rossa
  Crossing the Croda Rossa via the Colfiedo saddle and descending to the Cimabanche Pass, followed by a transfer to Lake Misurina for the night.
• Day 7: Tre Cime di Lavaredo
  Crossing of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and descent into the Fiscalina Valley towards Sesto Pusteria, returning to Passo Rolle by taxi.

Route 2: Without using the ski lifts

• Day 1: Catinaccio Group
  Meet in Val di Fassa and hike up the Vajolet Valley to the Passo Principe mountain hut. Cross over and descend through the Val Duron to Campitello di Fassa, followed by a short transfer to Pozza di Fassa for the night. Elevation gain: 1,200 m.
• Day 2: Monzoni–Valaccia
  Ascent to Cima Undici, traverse to the Passo Selle mountain hut and descent towards Passo San Pellegrino; overnight stay at the mountain hut. Elevation gain: 1,200 m.
• Day 3: Marmolada – the Queen of the Dolomites
  Ascent to Forca Rossa and descent towards Malga Ciapela (500m elevation gain). Cable car ride up to Punta Rocca and descent to Passo Fedaia for the night.
• Day 4: Arabba and Alta Badia
  We head to the Arabba area, climbing 350 metres to Passo Padon and descending towards Arabba, partly using the ski runs. We then climb towards Cima Settsass and descend to Armentarola, where a short ski bus journey takes us to the mountain hut for the night. Elevation gain: 800 metres.
• Day 5: Fanes Nature Reserve
  After a 900m climb to the summit of Lagazuoi (or by cable car), we will cross the Lago Pass and enter the Kingdom of Fanes. We will climb Monte Cavallo and descend to the Fanes mountain hut for the night. 1,700m elevation gain (or 800m if we take the cable car).
• Day 6: Croda Rossa
  Descent towards Cortina and ascent to Forcella Colfiedo, followed by a descent to Passo Cimabanche, where, after a short transfer, we reach Lake Misurina for the night. Elevation gain: 1,000 m.
• Day 7: The Three Peaks of Lavaredo
  A traverse of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, passing through the middle, with a descent into the Fiscalina Valley towards Sesto Pusteria. Return to the Val di Fassa by taxi. Elevation gain: 700m.