Join this backcountry skiing tour in Cortina d'Ampezzo and discover the Dolomites with a guide! For experienced skiers only, ages 12 and up.
Cortina d'Ampezzo is a charming ski resort in Northern Italy in the heart of the Dolomites. Renowned for their incredible landscapes, the Dolomites offer stunning views over snowy peaks and valleys. Cortina d'Ampezzo is also part of the Dolomites super ski area, making it the perfect destination for winter sports. The town has been selected to host the Winter Olympic Games 2026! If you are searching for a memorable backcountry skiing adventure in the Dolomites, you are in the right place! This backcountry skiing tour in Cortina d'Ampezzo is designed for experienced skiers who can bring their own gear (including skis, poles and skins).
Your guide will welcome you at the meeting point in Cortina and brief you about the activity. Your guide will pick the perfect itinerary depending on your level and the snow conditions. They'll take you to the most beautiful spots around Cortina d'Ampezzo. Together with your guide, you'll wear the skins underneath your skis and go up the mountain. You'll reach a minimum altitude of 2400 m (8000 ft) on the Corvo Alto peak and get a 360° view of the Dolomites. Then, the highlight of this backcountry skiing tour in Cortina d'Ampezzo is the descent. You'll start skiing down the dusty snow and enjoy the off-piste landscape! As you cruise through Cortina's area, you'll get amazing views and sense the liberating feeling of skiing off-piste. This backcountry skiing tour in Cortina d'Ampezzo ends at the meeting point after a wonderful exploration through the Dolomites.
If you are an experienced skier searching for new adventures, you cannot miss a backcountry skiing tour in the Dolomites. Thanks to the knowledgeable guidance of a certified alpine guide, you'll get through the best spots and lookouts in the area.
Reserve your spot on this guided backcountry skiing tour from Cortina d'Ampezzo for experienced skiers and discover the Dolomites off-piste!
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Practical information
Join this fantastic private backcountry skiing tour in Cortina d'Ampezzo and explore the Dolomites with a professional guide! Each guide will accompany up to 3 people, ensuring an intimate and friendly environment. The total duration of the activity is 5/6 hours, and the itinerary varies based on the group level. You'll descend from a minimum altitude of 2400 m / 8000 ft.
- Meet your guide at Cortina360 - Località Sopiazes, 9, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo BL, Italy.
- Your guide will drive you to the starting point (20 minutes).
- Briefing and equipment (15 minutes).
- Start your backcountry skiing tour from Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Hike up to 2400 m / 8000 ft (minimum. Altitude depends on the group level).
- Start descending and enjoy the spectacular views!
- Return to the meeting point in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- End of the activity.
The activity includes breaks.
- Participants must know how to ski off-piste.
- Minimum height: 140 cm / 4.6 ft.
- Minimum weight 35 kg / 77 lbs.
- The activity is private, each group fits up to 3 participants.
- Guide
- Transfer to/from the starting point of the activity
- Artva kit
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- Sunglasses
- Backpack
- Snack
- Water
- Warm clothes
- Gloves
- Snowsuit
- Skins
- Skis
- Poles