The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in S. Martino di Castrozza / Passo Rolle

San Martino di Castrozza skiing area is developed on two different areas: one is the Rosetta - straight into the Dolomites and the other one is Alpe Tognola - on the opposite side....

Of the many tours in the region, the Val di Roda is definitely a must-do if you are staying in San Martino for a short holiday period or you frequently visit the area....

One of the numerous valleys which are reachable from the lunar landscape of the Rosetta plateau is the famous Val Canali. This tour is a true high mountain experience into these wild surroundings: from the snowcapped dunes up on the plateau - which create a quite unusual landscape for being in the middle of the Dolomites - to the narrow Val Canali which lies in between enormous rocky walls....

The Dolomites don’t need any kind of introduction when it comes to outdoor activities. There are numerous locations across the Dolomites region where it is possible to access straight in the middle of these stunning and impressive mountains with a lift and experience some amazing freeride lines surrounded by rocky walls....

This classic ski touring route can be approached from two different sides: one is starting from San Lucano Valley, which is also where the descent line is, the other - highlighted in this route - is starting from San Martino di Castrozza and, despite guaranteeing a great descent with a minimum climb - also requires to organise a ride back from the San Lucano valley to San Martino Di Castrozza village, either with a taxi or by organising private cars in advance....

Narrow and steep is often the main course here in the Dolomites, and when served with some proper blower and stable any conditions then it is a pleasure for your legs, your eyes and your soul! This particular line - among the dozen of possibilities offered by the Pale di San Martino area - is one a bit outside of most peoples' radars but definitely not to forget about....