Ski mountaineering in the Val Gelada

Ski mountaineering in the Val Gelada - Description

Directions

• Start

  From the Malghette cross-country skiing Centre (1,661 m a.s.l.)
  
  From the cross-country skiing centre in Malghette, you follow a marked route which, after about 30 minutes over gently undulating terrain, leads to the Mondifrà farmhouse. From here you turn right, following the indications for the summer trail, and enter the Gelada valley (Val Gelada). You will soon reach some level terrain which takes you right up to the treeline and the foot of a steep slope. To climb this slope, we recommend you keep to your left (many inversions will be necessary). Once you reach the narrow valley above, you continue in an easterly direction until you reach the Bocchetta dei Tre Sassi.

• end point

  The pass of Bocchetta dei Tre Sassi (2,610 m a.s.l.)

required equipment

For all ski-mountaineering activities, the proper apparel is strongly recommended. Skiers must bear in mind that temperatures can dip quickly and garments should also be suitable for snowy conditions (such as waterproof Gore-Tex jackets). Furthermore, gloves, cap, sun glasses and sun cream should also form part of every off-piste skier’s basic gear. It’s also important to bear in mind that tight fitting or insufficiently waterproof ski boots can cause frostbite. It’s also COMPULSARY to carry with you an avalanche rescue kit consisting of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel (this is also available for rent). A suitable helmet and other safety equipment are also strongly recommended (avalanche airbags etc.). In the case of hard snow cover or ice, ski crampons are recommended.

Tips for the tour

Make sure to contact the offices of the local Mountain Guides to check out current conditions (see “Useful links”)

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Medium

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
From the town of Madonna di Campiglio, make your way up to the ski-lift facilities in Grostè (you can also reach it by car, and parking is available, if you take the snow-covered road that leads to the Mondifrà farmhouse). After a couple of hundred metres you reach the pass at Campo Carlo Magno and from here, a narrow, downward sloping road on your right takes you as far as the cross-country skiing centre in Malghette.
Parking is available at the cross-country skiing Centre (or, alternatively, at the cable car station of Grostè).

public transport
Public transport is available. The no. 231 bus from Trento will takes you to Campo Carlo Magno.