Relaxed and fun, the ski mountaineering excursion to Forcella Settsass is an extremely pleasant hike with no particular technical difficulties. It develops through woods, sweet meadows with picturesque cottages and mild slopes and allows, coming down, to enjoy a very satisfying skiing experience under the yellow walls of the mountain where it’s easy to see herd of chamoises.

  • Dolomites, Settsass
  • 5 hours
  • Low difficulty
  • No refreshment point
  • Maximum number of participants
  • Suitable for adults and boys

Information about the ski mountaineering excursion to Forcella Settsass

The excursion starts from the Castello di Andraz (Andraz Castle); through the woods we reach high meadows and we head to the crest that separates Mount Settsass and Mount Sief. After descending under the rocks of Mount Settsass, we go up along a wide rocky valley that leads to the col. The descent, very enjoyable and peaceful, develops through sweet and fun slopes to the woods where we can comfortably ski until the road that will bring us back to the starting point.

The ski mountaineering excursion to Piccolo Settsass features a 650 meters elevation gain and loss. It requires moderate ski mountaineering skills and is rated F (Easy). Maximum incline is 30 degrees.

Price

€ 330 - Price up to 2 persons

€ 360 - Price up to 3 persons

€ 400 - Price up to 4 persons

Where to meet your mountain guide for a ski mountaineering excursion to Forcella Settsass

  • Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
    Castello di Andraz (parking)
    Località Castello, 7
    32020 Livinallongo del Col di Lana - BL
  • Meeting time 8.30 am
  • Geographic coordinates 46°30'16.0"N 11°59'21.0"E
  • Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.

What to bring

  • Skis
  • Ski boots
  • Telescopic poles
  • Skins
  • Avalanche kit
  • Avalanche backpack

What you need to know

  • Participants Anyone over the age of 16, with an adequate level of training and fitness, can participate in this experience.
  • Under 18 Minors under the age of 18, if unaccompanied, require a waiver of liability from the parent or guardian of the child, that must be given to the guide before the excursion begins.
  • Equipment Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
  • Reservation The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
  • Excursion price The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
  • Safety The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
  • Moderate terms of cancellation The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are moderate. Please view the terms.

How to reserve your mountain guide

To reserve a mountain guide for the ski mountaineering excursion in the Dolomites to Forcella Settsass, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the excursion.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the activity.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide or the mountaineering school, and all the contact information.

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