Backcountry Skiing Ponte di Legno Tonale, Freeride Passo del Dito
Excursion price
€ 360
The off-piste skiing excursion to Passo del Dito, in the Western Alps, in the Adamello - Presanella range, is a very rewarding and spectacular yet definitely technical and demanding backcountry experience. The high part of the couloir is very steep and narrow. An extremely rewarding and sought after itinerary. A demanding but very exciting ski ride.
- Adamello - Presanella
- 5 hours
- High difficulty
- Presence of nearby refreshment point
- Maximum number of participants
- Suitable for adults only
Information about the backcountry skiing in Ponte di Legno Tonale to Passo del Dito
The freeride skiing to Passo del Dito starts from Passo del Tonale, from the Telecabina Paradiso cable car. After taking the cable car the skiers will go down to Passo Paradiso, 2585 meters. The path goes down to the couloir -a rappel might be necessary- that gets wider and less steep. Once they pop out on the slope, the skiers will go down to an area where two couloirs meet (they are narrow but not too steep) that will lead them to the station of the cable car that will bring them back.
This backcountry skiing in Ponte di Legno Tonale, to Passo del Dito, is a definitely demanding itinerary for steep skiing experts. It features declivities of more than 50° and the high part of the couloir is very narrow. There is a stretch where it is often necessary to setup a rappel. In general, the path calls for very good mastery of the skiing techniques. The maximum elevation reached is di 2924 meters.
- 200 meter elevation gain
- 1300 meter elevation loss
Price for the backcountry skiing experience
€ 360 - Price up to 2 persons
€ 390 - Price up to 3 persons
€ 440 - Price up to 4 persons
Where to meet your mountain guide for the backcountry skiing experience
- Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
the start of the cable car Telecabina Paradiso
SS42, 3 Tonale Pass
25056 Ponte di Legno Tonale, BS - Meeting time 8.30 am
- Geographic coordinates 46°15'24.9"N 10°34'17.9"E
What to bring
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Freeride skis
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Freeride ski boots
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Telescopic poles
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Skins
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Crampons
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Ski helmet
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Avalanche kit
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Avalanche backpack
What you need to know
- 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.
- Skipass The excursion requires the skipass, which is not included in the price, and may be purchased at the ski-lift ticket offices in the departure area.
- 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 backcountry skiing in Ponte di Legno Tonale, 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 freeride skiing excursion to Passo del Dito at Tonale Pass.
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 and all the contact information.
