Nature encounters on alpine skis

6 itineraries to discover the most scenic mountain peaks

Away from crowded slopes, noisy resorts and the jostling queues for cablelifts: this is alpine skiers’ mecca. In Trentino, the oldest and most classic of all the alpine disciplines has the perfect playground to experience every emotion: first, climb the mountain, step by step, taking it all in - the sweeping views and the natural elements, then ski downhill feeling the adrenaline rush as you freeride on fresh powdery snow.
 
It is more than a sport, it’s a life style: alpine skiers know that to fully appreciate the downhill, first you need to conquer the climb. This is a sport that requires a certain level of caution and experience: it is always recommended to follow an alpine guide and carry safety equipment, such as an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.
 
We have selected 6 routes, suitable for all levels, renowned for the spectacular panoramas that can be admired at their summit.
#1

Malga Rolle – Cavallazza – Tognazza

A loop itinerary among the peaks of the Pale di San Martino, beginning from the Malga Rolle mountain hut and skimming Cima Cavallazza, then descending along the ridges towards Cima Tognazza. The return journey can be made comfortably following the ski slopes to Malga Rolle. The majestic Cimon della Pala is a constant visual landmark along the entire route!

#2

Malga Saline

This medium-difficulty excursion includes a difference in altitude of about 600 metres and starts from the small village of Peio, which during the Austrian period was the highest inhabited centre of the monarchy and which is now the highest in Trentino, goes up to Malga Saline, overlooking the Val de la Mare, and then reaches the locality of Saroden.

#3

Cornetto di Folgaria 

This route, recently re-established along the legendary ski slope that was decommissioned in 1966, is perfect for ski-mountaineering. The itinerary is exposed to the north and north-east and the snow tends to last. Once you reach an elevation of 1,700 metres, the panorama will literally take your breath away. 

#4

Cima Roma from Passo Grostè

Easy excursion, also ideal for beginning practitioners of ski mountaineering, which from the arrival point of the Grostè cable car takes you to the panoramic Cima Roma. You return to base place along the same itinerary, after a total uphill time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, and a downhill of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

#5

Cima Juribrutto

 
The backdrop to this excursion is one of the most beautiful sceneries in the Dolomites: you can reach Cima Juribrutto from Malga Vallazza, along the road towards Passo Valles in Parco di Paneveggio- Pale di S. Martino. The steady slopes make this track ideal for skiers with little training.
#6

Tre-Tre

A trail entirely dedicated to ski mountaineering and snowshoeing enthusiasts, allowing you to climb to high altitudes in the tranquility of the woods. The PISTA TRE-TRE della Paganella is a trail created on the traces of the historic Tre-tre slope inaugurated by Rolly Marchi and on which Zeno Colò competed and won. From Selletta you can enjoy a beautiful view of Fai della Paganella.

Published on 02/10/2024