The Best Backcountry Skiing Routes in Ticino

To the E of us lay the peak of Adula at 3402m, which we would need to cross. Had we been staying in Olivone we might just have considered an Alpine start and trying to do this in a day....

This is a day of gentle terrain, not too taxing in altitude, all below 2500m, but at more than 1500m total height gain it still feels like a full day. You are unlikely to see many, possibly no other ski tourers on you journey- we didn’t see anyone....

You are more than likely to have this summit ascent to yourself, as it is the highest in the area and there is no lift access to help you. It is a big climb from the hut, with a long horizontal on a high glacier....

There are 2 variations for today, both start the same way. One is suitable for good skiers in good conditions, the other route is the standard itinerary involving less climb and less steep slopes....