Ski mountaineering

The Stura Valley: one of the most enchanting corners of the Maritime and Cottian Alps, an ideal environment for those who love ski mountaineering! In winter, the valley transforms into a true paradise for ski mountaineering!!! Thanks to its territorial conformation, this valley offers opportunities for everyone, beginners and experts, to ski on winter and spring snows with trips of varying difficulty. The ideal destination for those looking for an adventure far from mass tourism to discover still wild corners!!! The “ski de randonnée” also goes beyond the Colle della Maddalena, which remains a good alternative when the snow conditions are not optimal on the Italian side. Our choice is to base ourselves in Sambuco, at the Osteria della Pace, where, in addition to the delicious cuisine and a very varied wine list, you can relax in the hotel SPA after long ski mountaineering trips.

Monte Rosa is the temple of Freeride: wide lands, an infinite variety of slopes of different technical levels suitable for all, from the beginner to the steep skiing lover; modern ski lifts that allow the skier to fully enjoy the ski day. If it is true that the well-known “Monte Rosa Tour” is today partly affected by ski lifts, the modern Punta Indren lift station leads you in a short time up to an altitude of 3200 m and lets you reach the wide slopes to Gressoney (such as to Lys Valley) or to Alagna, throughout couloirs, glaciers, isolated valleys surrounded by steep sides.  

A week of ski mountaineering among the immense Austrian pine forests against which the easternmost glaciers of the Alpine arc and the beautiful Dachstein, with its 2995 meters, the highest peak of the Northern Limestone Alps. The typical hospitality of the places to stay and the peaceful environment make this trip a proposal for those who want a week of ski mountaineering dedicated to beautiful powdery snow along panoramic trips and without major technical difficulties! In fact, the trips always start from the bottom of picturesque, typically Austrian valleys often nestled in deep rocky gorges, beyond which you reach open spaces and wide panoramic slopes above the pine forests. Upper Styria offers beautiful descents that alternate open slopes with vast coniferous forests; Thanks to the rather cold climate and the disturbances that easily reach these mountains from Siberia, the snow is very often powdery and abundant.

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.

Steep walls and deep cracks in the rock: as soon as you enter Valle Maira, it immediately becomes clear why this treasure chest of woods, small stone villages and jagged peaks has been preserved over the centuries. A valley that with its thousand curves may seem inhospitable at first glance, but which in reality holds breathtaking views and a very long history. We will be guests of Brieis Relais Alpino: a widespread hotel created from the careful and complete renovation of an Alpine village, nestled in this little corner of paradise at 1500 meters in Valle Maira. With skis on your feet you will discover the most remote corners, from the peaks you will admire the giants of the Alps and then down, in a dance of curves, to the valley floor.

A journey to discover Svaneti, a wild and uncontaminated region of Georgia, where snow-capped mountains and picturesque villages are the setting for an unforgettable ski mountaineering experience. A true paradise for lovers of this discipline, Svaneti offers trips suitable for every type of ski mountaineer, from short trips with limited technical commitment to real ski mountaineering with technical sections, large differences in altitude and steep and glacier terrain. Svaneti, nicknamed the "Roof of Europe", is a unique territory in the world, located in the heart of the Caucasus. Here, between peaks that exceed 5,000 meters above sea level, there are pristine valleys and stone villages that seem suspended in time, guardians of millenary traditions. In addition to ski mountaineering, this trip to the Caucasus will allow you to visit the villages of Mestia and Ushguli, characterized by ancient architecture and ancient watchtowers, and come into contact with local customs and delicious Georgian gastronomy.

Georgia is the borderland between Europe and Asia, and it is considered one of the most charming countries in the World. Its magical land has an ancient history of medieval kingdoms and beautiful natural wonders. During this journey, thanks to our Global Mountain Alpine Guide, you will discover territories protected by the majestic mountain range of Caucasus. Wonderful trips in isolated and wild environments, with fresh Caucasian snow and giant slopes, from stone villages populated by welcoming people. This is what awaits you in Georgia if you decide to be part of this experience with Snowder and walk with us on tiptoes - or rather with ski - between territories unknown to most skier.

Bergsfjord is located near Alta, in the far north of Norway. This small fishing village inhabited by around 40 people was chosen by Morten Christensen, a Norwegian skier and skipper, for the construction of Bergsfjord Lodge: a chalet designed for skiers, with ski room, chef to appreciate Norwegian cuisine, jacuzzi and motor boat for travel to various ski mountaineering trips. Our World Ski Tour trip stops here.

A ski mountaineering trip through the Tauern Mountains, between routes that start from villages hidden in deep valleys, long spectacular descents. Discovering fortresses, mosques, madrasas, tombs and caravanserais hidden within ancient cities. A ski mountaineering trip where skiing definitely represents a beautiful "excuse" to discover distant lands. Sport and culture together for a perfect combination.

Doing ski mountaineering in Abruzzo, placed halfway between Rome and the Adriatic Sea, might sound strange; but the vast, isolated and little-frequented mountains, the infinite spaces with the sea view and the hospitality of this Italian region will literally make you falling in love! The shapely Majella mountains do not reach the grandeur of the Alps but they are offering everything that a demanding and complete ski mountaineer is looking for: large differences in altitude, steep slopes, couloirs, but also gentle and funny excursions with moderate slopes and a satisfying sea view once reaching the top. In short, pure fun! The biodiversity and pristine environments of these mountains are protected by the Majella National Park. They are home to a typical wildlife which is often visible even nearby the villages: the Abruzzo wolf and the Marsican bear add charm to a unique environment. The cherry on top of this ski mountaineering journey is the typical cuisine that offers simple and genuine dishes with excellent wines! A real 5 star trip!

A week of ski mountaineering discovering the Lofoten Islands accompanied by an Alpine Guide. You will discover the most fascinating itineraries that have been completed by our guides over the last twenty years. Overnight stays will be in cottages on the coasts of the breathtaking Austnesfjorden, and you will be surrounded by the extraordinary skyline of steep peaks, white beaches, small fishing villages and the intense blue color of the sea.

A trip that is exotic to say is an understatement! The Aladaglar and Cappadocia mountains hide within their folds an infinity of small villages, hidden valleys surrounded by mountains and volcanoes that exceed three thousand meters in height... The ski mountaineering itineraries here are decidedly secluded, the crowds are discouraged by the rough environment of the mountains Turkish and leave room for authentic ski mountaineering. We are in the south of Turkey: the disturbed currents arriving from Siberia run free and cold over the great plains of Central Asia, enriching themselves with humidity on the Caspian and Black Seas and giving these mountains abundant snow; the valleys, always deep and sunken, sometimes with a severe and dolomitic appearance, require off-road approaches and differences in height that often exceed 1500 metres!