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Fresh snow descent from Val Mezdí valley in the Sella group

Back-country skiing recommended route

Fresh snow descent from Val Mezdí valley in the Sella group

Back-country skiing · Alta Badia · closed
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Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
  • Val Mezdí
    Val Mezdí
    Photo: Alta Badia/Alex Moling, Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
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A ski mountaineering excursion which is one of the "classics" of off-piste skiing in the Dolomites, crossing the Sella massif from south to north.
closed
difficult
Distance 8.4 km
1:45 h
177 m
1,305 m
2,950 m
1,645 m

The ski tour through the Mezdí Valley is one of the classics among the off-piste itineraries in the Dolomites. The tour runs from south to north and is characterized by a short crossing of the Sella-massif with only little difference in height, and by a steep and technical descent to Colfosco, through this narrow valley in the middle of the rocks.

Caution:

  • The tour is classified as moderate, but it should not be underestimated, as it can be very demanding in case of wind or icy snow.
  • It is recommended to be accompanied by a local alpine guide.
Difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
2,950 m
Lowest point
1,645 m
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Coordinates:
DD
46.500351, 11.807460
DMS
46°30'01.3"N 11°48'26.9"E
UTM
32T 715416 5153472
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Turn-by-turn directions

From Alta Badia, you can reach the start of the tour - the top of Pordoi Pass - by the Sella Ronda (the ski round trip around the Sella massif). On the Pordoi Pass you go up by cable car to Sass Pordoi (2950 m). A relatively easy descent leads to the fork Forcela Pordoi. Now you have to climb - first level, then increasing - until the Boé /Bamberger Hütte: snowshoes and skins facilitate the climb.

At the Boé/Bamberger Hütte you should definitely take some time to enjoy the 360° panorama and to look down into the Mezdí Valley: it is impressive! The descent begins with a narrow, difficult and steep part. Also challenging is the central part of the valley - especially in not so snowy winters - due to large rocks and deep depressions.

The last part is easy and pleasant, it runs along a forest path and crosses gentle meadows down to Colfosco.

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all notes on protected areas

Getting there

*By car

  • Coming from Innsbruck: take the A 13 and the A 22 toll motorway and exit at Bressanone/Brixen, following the signs to Brunico/Bruneck along the Val Pusteria/Pustertal road as far as San Lorenzo/St.Lorenzen. Follow the signs to Val Badia/Gadertal 
  • Coming from Verona-Bolzano: take the A 22, exit at Bressanone/Brixen and continue as above

*By train

The nearest train stations are:

  • Brunico - 37 Km
  • Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) - 72 Km (via Brunico) – 100 Km
  • Connection train station – Alta Badia by the local bus SAD: www.sad.it

*By air

  • Innsbruck - 130 km
  • Munich – 330 km
  • Venice Treviso / Venice Marco Polo – 180 / 200 km
  • Verona – 213 km
  • Milan Bergamo / Milan Malpensa - 310 /400 km
  • Information airport transfer: www.suedtirolbus.it - www.cortinaexpress.it

Coordinates

DD
46.500351, 11.807460
DMS
46°30'01.3"N 11°48'26.9"E
UTM
32T 715416 5153472
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Status
closed
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
8.4 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
177 m
Descent
1,305 m
Highest point
2,950 m
Lowest point
1,645 m

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