Winter ski mountaineering crossing that starts from the Vermenagna Valley and arrives in the Stura Valley. The Limone - Sambuco is a wild and challenging ski mountaineering itinerary: from the first stages overlooking the sea, you go deeper every day into the heart of the Maritime Alps natural park following a South/North itinerary, in search of powdery snow.
This proposal include the accompaniment of

Adriano Ferrero
Global Mountain Alpine Guide
Alpine guide since 1998, always passionate about travelling, skiing and climbing, horses and open spaces, sports and nature. After years of traveling around the world, he gives birth to the idea of Snowder® which, in addition to being a brand, aims to be a "way" of travelling, where the practice of a sport such as ski mountaineering becomes an excellent "excuse" to travel, a reason to discover distant lands – even better if little frequented – new people, snow and unknown landscapes.
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Day 1: Getting to know the Dolomits
Meeting in Limone Piemonte early in the morning. The tour begins with one of the classic ski mountaineering routes in the area: Cima della Fascia (2495 m). Itinerary in a Dolomite environment overlooking the town of Limone Piemonte. Descent and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Limonetto village and Palanfrè
Breakfast at 7:00 and a short shuttle transfer to reach the village of Limonetto (1293 m) where you put on your skis near the groomed slopes. After about 100 m of altitude difference, you leave the ski area in the direction of Pian Madoro and the Ciotto Mien pass, from where you quickly reach the top of the Western Creusa (2384 m). On clear days, in addition to a view that ranges from the Maritime Alps to Monte Rosa and the Cuneo plain, from this peak you can see the Ligurian Sea. The descent is on the beautiful slopes exposed to the north that lead first to the Gias della Creusa and then to Folchi (1025 m). Thanks to a short shuttle ride, you reach the village of Palanfrè. Lunch, relaxation and then dinner and overnight stay at the Albergh di Palanfrè.
Day 3: Between Valle Grande and Valle Gesso
From Palanfrè (1379 m) we put on our skis and climb the steep slopes that lead to Pianard (2306 m). We are on the mountains at the watershed between the Valle Grande and the Valle Gesso, which, offering a spectacular view of one of the most remote and wild areas of the Maritime Alps park (Vallone del Sabbione and Quarantine). From the top we descend the steep and shaded slopes that lead to Trinità di Entracque (1084 m) where our shuttle awaits us. Short transfer to Sant’Anna di Valdieri, where we will spend the night at the selected facility.
Day 4: Climbing the Vallone del Desertetto
Breakfast at 7:00 and short shuttle transfer to San Bernardo to climb to the Vallone del Desertetto. Climb to Colle dell’Arpione (1721 m) and then to Punta Innominata (2097 m). Descent on the beautiful N slope that leads first to Prà della Sala and then to the town of Bergemolo (1165 m). Lunch at Rifugio Olmo Bianco and shuttle transfer to Locanda della Pace in Sambuco. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Final day
Breakfast at 7:00 and transfer by shuttle to the upper Stura Valley. Once you reach Villaggio Primavera, put on your skis and enter the Vallone Forneris. You go up the long slope channel that leads to the summit slopes of Rocca Verde, and then you conquer the last peak of the ski mountaineering week (Rocca Verde 2689 m). Descent along the steep and spectacular ascent route. Return by shuttle to Limone Piemonte.
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Freeride/ski touring
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Other informations
Departure and return
Limone - Sambuco (Cuneo - Italy)
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Identity Card

The price includes
- 4 nights in a mountain refuge, half board accommodation (Breakfast and Dinner).
- Lunch on day four
- Daily shuttle bus
- Assistance, accompaniment and program of ski mountaineering trips by the Global Mountain Mountain Guide.
Price per person
from € 1263
Deposit of € 378.9
Departure
- 15 - 19 February 2025 Proceed with registration
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