Ski Mountaineering to Monte Blockhaus from Decontra
Excursion price
€ 360
The ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Blockhaus from Decontra is a very interesting itinerary developing mostly on ridge. It is a very scenic path with a marvelous and constant view on wild valley Valle dell'Orfento. A beautiful and thrilling ascent that offers a super fun ski ride.
- Mount Blockhaus, Majella
- 6 hours
- Medium difficulty
- No refreshment point
- Maximum number of participants
- Suitable for adults only
Information about the ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Blockhaus in the Majella
The backcountry ski excursion to Mount Blockhaus start from the little village of Decontra. From there the hikers will drive through the street that goes out of the village and they will the forest track that leads to Piana Grande. They will keep driving up until it is possible.
On their skis, then, they will climb through the woods until they will reach a bare crag that falls down to valley Valle dell'Orfento from one side and to valley Valle di Santo Spirito from the other. The path keeps going until the base of a large hill that the hikers will go round through a wide clearing. From the top of the hill, at an elevation of 1808 meters, one can enjoy a marvelous landscape on Mount Blockhaus and on Rifugio Di Marco.
On the ridge that connects the hill to Mount Blockhaus the hikers will keep going until they will reach the summit. From the summit the view is priceless. The marvelous descent ski ride takes place through the climb route.
The ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Blockhaus from Decontra is rated as MS (mid grade skier). It starts from an elevation of 810 meters and it leads to an elevation 2142 meters for a total 1332 meter elevation gap. During the descent the path mostly faces north-west.
Price of ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Blockhaus in the Majella Range
€ 360 - Price up to 2 persons
€ 390 - Price up to 3 persons
€ 420 - Price up to 4 persons
Where to meet your mountain guide for a ski mountaineering to Mount Blockhaus
- Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide in from of:
Ristorante il Cervo
Contrada Decontra, 3
65023 Caramanico Terme - PE - Meeting time 8.00 am
- Geographic coordinates 42°10'00.2"N 14°01'38.9"E
- Transfer The transfer from the meeting point to the location of the excursion will take place using the guide's vehicle and/or your own.
What to bring
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Skis
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Ski boots
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Telescopic poles
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Skins
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Ski crampons
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Crampons
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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.
- 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 book the ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Blockhaus in the Majella Range, with a mountain guide, 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.
