Fresh snow descent from Val Mezdí valley in the Sella group
recommended route
Fresh snow descent from Val Mezdí valley in the Sella group
Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
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Val MezdíPhoto: Alta Badia/Alex Moling, Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
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.
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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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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