Ski Touring and Snowshoeing in the Dolomites: 50 Winter Routes [Paperback]

A guidebook to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. Exploring the beautiful scenery of this Italian mountain range the routes are suitable for skiers with back country skiing experience and good navigation skills and are perfect for touring December through mid-April. 

• Routes range from 5-18km (3-11 miles) and can be completed in 2-7 hours
• Each route has an Alpine grade and when appropriate a Volo/Toponeige grade
• Highlights include Tre Cime, the Marmolada, the spires of Sassolungo
• Key bases include Cortina, Arabba, Val di Zoldo, San Martino, San Vigilio
• 1:50,000 mapping for each route
• Detailed information on planning, safety and navigation, equipment, transport and amenities

Guide to 50 ski touring and snowshoeing routes in the Dolomites. The routes, which carry an Alpine (and when appropriate, a Volo/Toponeige) grading, range from 5km to 16km and can take anywhere from 2 to 7 hours to complete. Good knowledge of?mountainous?terrain, backcountry snowpack and winter conditions is a must. The routes are based in and around areas such as Cortina, Arabba, Corvara and Canazei and have been selected for their beauty, accessibility and the likelihood of favourable winter conditions.

Regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites offer endless winter escapades. Those who venture off the beaten track and into the backcountry (whether by ski or by shoe) will discover a veritable winter wonderland.

Route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50K mapping and photo topos, together with information such as total ascent and descent (as well as aspect), expected duration of route and equipment required. Also provided is invaluable practical advice on things such as mountain safety and navigation, equipment, transport options to and around the Dolomites, ski passes, accommodation and more.

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