Backcountry Skiing in the Dolomites: find the best trails

The 10 most beautiful ski runs in the Dolomites

Backcountry Skiing · Val di Fassa

Mittagstal - ski freeride across the Sella massif

Premium content Difficulty moderate

6.5 km

1:30 h

100 m

1,357 m

The Mittagstal valley is one of the legendary off-piste runs in the Dolomites. The valley crosses the entire Sella massif in a south-north direction.

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Backcountry Skiing · Val di Fassa

Sass Pordoi - East Variant

Premium content Difficulty moderate

2.9 km

0:30 h

99 m

887 m

A freeride classic on the south side of the Sass Pordoi with a direct cable car ascent without a climb

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Backcountry Skiing · Val di Fassa

Freeriding for everyone at Passo San Pellegrino

recommended route Difficulty moderate

3.3 km

0:40 h

30 m

700 m

The Passo San Pellegrino ski area is without a doubt one of the TOP destinations in the Dolomites for off-piste skiing. Here we present a fantastic yet little-known itinerary.

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Backcountry Skiing · Sella Group

"Mesdì" valley

recommended route Difficulty difficult

7.7 km

1:01 h

120 m

1,450 m

One of the classic freeride routes in the Dolomites, which allows you to traverse the entire "Sella" massif.

Arabba Fodom Turismo

Backcountry Skiing · Pala Group

Crossing the Pale Plateau and descent towards Gares

recommended route Difficulty difficult

7 km

2:00 h

81 m

1,364 m

A Little-used route but of high aesthetic value thanks to the incredible views over the northern range of the Pale di San Martino.

APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi

Backcountry Skiing · Pala Group

Pale plateau and descent down the Val di Roda

recommended route Difficulty difficult closed

9.1 km

4:00 h

507 m

1,629 m

Stupendous route in a spectacular setting which alternates between various scenarios of the Dolomites: moonwalking on the plateau, magnificent in the Pradidali high valley, and almost hidden in the Roda Valley.

APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi

Backcountry Skiing · San Martino di Castrozza,Primiero,Vanoi

From the Rosetta to Val Canali and Cant del Gal

recommended route Difficulty difficult

14.8 km

5:00 h

497 m

1,700 m

A scenic excursion with a challenging descent over gullies and slopes into Val Canali to Cant del Gal. You should plan a taxi for the return journey to San Martino di Castrozza

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