Blick nach Osten - links Österreich, rechts Italien Photo: Rafael Reder, ÖAV Alpenverein Innsbruck
Kurz vor dem Grünsee. Auf der gegenüberliegenden Talseite die Höchster Hütte Photo: Eduard Gruber, AVS Sektion Bozen
2. Veneziaspitze im Winter Photo: Stefan Stadler, DAV Sektion Teisendorf

Winter Sports in Italy

With currently 2,636 winter sports all around Italy there are plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. In total 368 winter hikes, 121 sledding runs, 1,037 ski tours and 1,110 others are waiting to be explored. We know it’s hard to pick one, so here’s an overview of some of the best winter sports around Italy.

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Backcountry Skiing · Adamello-Presanella Alps

Freeridingat Passo del Tonale

April 02, 2013

moderate

7.7 km

1:15 h

74 m

1176 m

For off-piste skiing enthusiasts, the Passo del Tonale-Presena Glacier ski area has deservedly become one of the most sought-after destinations in ...

from Ale Beber, VisitTrentino

Ski Touring · Altopiano di Folgaria,Lavarone,Luserna

The Climb of the Cornetto mountain

August 24, 2018

moderate

8.8 km

2:30 h

1000 m

930 m

The vertical route Carbonare / Cornetto has recently been restored and follows the traces of the historic ski slope that was closed in the year 1966.

from Alpe Cimbra, Azienda per il Turismo Alpe Cimbra

Ski Touring · Scurelle

Back-country skiing - 5 Croci Pass and Cima Socede

September 27, 2013

easy

9.9 km

2:39 h

695 m

Nice excursion in the Lagorai, safe ,except for the last part in proximity of the top, in case of heavy snowfalls. The panorama is wonderful and ...

from Alessio Conz, APT Valsugana e Lagorai

Snowshoe walking · Valsugana, Lagorai, Tesino

Snowshoe trek to the Sette Selle mountain hut

January 26, 2018

moderate

7 km

4:00 h

500 m

An easy yet highly appealing route that winds its way through the woodlands of the “Enchanted Valley”. Indeed, don’t be surprised if you spot an ...

from VisitTrentino, VisitTrentino

Backcountry Skiing · Lagorai Mountain Range

Forcella Ceremana

November 09, 2016

moderate closed

7.6 km

1:13 h

275 m

995 m

A wild route characterised by a marvellous descent which starts on open slopes and then along a rocky canyon of the Ceremana valley.

from ApT S.Mart, APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi

Ski Touring · Brenta Group

Cima Roma from Grostè: ski moutaineering route

November 21, 2018

moderate

4.2 km

4:00 h

400 m

Easy route with skins from the station of arrival of the Grostè cablecar to the scenic Cima Roma and back along the same route.

from Apt Madonna di Campiglio Pinzolo Val Rendena FA, APT Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Val Rendena

Ski Touring · Julian Alps

Mangart Mountain pass (2072 m) – spring skiing beneath the mighty mountain

May 04, 2019

difficult

10.5 km

3:45 h

991 m

Skiing in the wonderful high-mountain environment is only interrupted by tunnel passages. If the slopes and ravines are covered with a lot of snow ...

from Ksenija Vogrinc, Turizem Dolina Soce

Snowshoe walking · Ledro