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Hut-to-hut ski touring, Italy

Immerse yourself in alpine adventure and rich culture in the Italian Dolomites

 

Rustic alpine adventure
Traditional Rifugios
Private, cozy rooms
On mountain accommodation
February - April
From USD$500/night

Ski hut-to-hut in the Italian Dolomites – sunshine, powder, views for days and some of the best food and wine on the planet. Does it get any better? We don’t think so.

For an altogether unique skiing experience in the lesser known mountain range of the Italian Alps, rifugios (which means mountain huts in Italian) give a flavour of Italy like you’ve never tasted before. An exhilarating ski safari that takes you on a tour of the dramatic Dolomites, stopping off at a collection of wonderfully simple, but very alpine chic, mountain huts along the way. The whole experience is grounded by nature; everywhere you turn you’ll be surrounded by scenic views of towering pines and jagged mountaintops. Lose yourself in the wilderness as you hop from hut-to-hut, surrendering to the beauty of the landscapes.  On the whole, the rifugios are modest abodes, and range from basic huts offering cold running water and a few large rooms shared by multiple guests to homely-style lodges that offer private rooms, or rooms with two or four beds, and community showers with hot water as opposed to cold! It depends how back-to-basic you’re really prepared to go. Regardless of your choice in hut, the food served is hearty and delicious, and the chance to sample the region’s traditional, flavoursome cuisine — think pappardelle con funghi (butterfly pasta with mushrooms), wood fired pizza and steaming macaroni and bean soup.

The locations of the rifugios vary, and can be tailored to your choice of experience and a range of scenic views  Some are easier to get to, while others, like Rifugio Lagazuoi, can only be accessed on foot or by cable car. The higher and more remote rifugios offer some of the most spectacular snowscapes you’ve ever seen. The patio at Rifugio Lagazuoi is a particular highlight — the panoramic vistas will make you feel like you’re sitting on the edge of the world. And of course, you’ll have optimum access to some of the best ski terrain in the Italian Alps; all 1,200km from Alta Badia to Civetta, to the Marmolada, to Lagazuoi and Cinque Torri, this truly is one of the most magical ways to explore the beauty of the Dolomites.

We run a few different trips in the Dolomites depending on how adventurous you want to be and based on your ski touring ability and fitness. We have trips for anyone from confident intermediate skiers through to professional freeriders. This trip works for anyone from singles, through to larger groups.

The best combination of snow conditions and good weather are from February through to April. It is possible to run earlier than this some years too.

Ski tour through the impressive Dolomite mountains

Enjoy incredible alpine views whilst skiing and from your rifugio

Nobody does après quite like the Europeans!

Highlights:

  • The chance to get back-to-basics and cosy up in a traditional mountain hut; choose from shared rooms in basic huts to private rooms in a mountain lodge 
  • Ski hut-to-hut, exploring the vast Dolomites terrain — all with just one lift pass
  • Experienced mountain guides will show you the best of the Dolomites by ski
  • Access to 12 ski areas featuring 1,200km of pistes  
  • Hearty, delectable Italian fare will be served up at each hut after a hard day on the slopes 
  • Endless skiing from valley-to-valley, enjoying the atmosphere of a different rifugio each night

A Mabey Ski staff favourite

Are you interested in coming to Italy to join one of our hut-to-hut ski safaris? We will take care of everything, including additional ski days, activities and more, so all you have to do is look forward to some of the best food and wine (the beer’s not bad either!) in the world. A once-in-a-lifetime European ski trip is more affordable than you might think – speak to the team at Mabey Ski to find out how to make the Italian Dolomites the star your next ski trip!