Freeride in the Dolomites
This trip invites you to discover a new dimension of skiing — freeriding surrounded by towering cliffs and dramatic rock spires that frame vast, breathtaking couloirs.
Yet skiing in the Dolomites isn’t always steep and extreme; it can also mean gliding through rolling valleys or weaving through stunning forests dotted with trees and open spaces.
Throughout the week, we’ll explore between the resorts of Cortina d’Ampezzo and Arabba, discovering other legendary freeride areas such as Marmolada, Alta Badia, Cristallo, and Cinque Torri. The ski area is immense — and the possibilities, endless!
Comfortable accommodation and the warm hospitality of our Italian neighbors make this trip especially enjoyable and full of discoveries. Skiers eager to refine their technique or challenge their legs will find slopes worthy of the effort, while beginners and more relaxed skiers will take great pleasure carving wide turns through vast bowls and beautiful forests.
Program
Day 1:
Meet at Annecy train station early in the morning. We drive through the Mont Blanc Tunnel, heading toward Milan and then on to Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites (approximately 10–11 hours’ drive).
Overnight at Hotel Genziana, Arabba.
Days 2 & 3:
Freeride around Sasso Pordoi and the Gruppo Sella. Serious terrain here! From the nearby Sella Massif, we set off from the summit of Piz Boé (3,152 m) for descents of over 1,500 m of vertical drop.
Overnight at Hotel Genziana, Arabba.
Days 4 & 5:
Ski around Arabba, a legendary freeride destination in the Dolomites. Glide gently down the Ornella Valley or tackle a local classic on the Pizzac slopes.
Overnight at Hotel Genziana, Arabba.
Days 6 & 7:
Freeride in Alta Badia, another spectacular area that will impress even experienced riders — wide bowls and thrilling lines framed by massive Dolomitic cliffs. The atmosphere is incredible.
Overnight at Hotel Genziana, Arabba.
Day 8:
Morning freeride around Sass Pordoi — once again from the Piz Boé (3,152 m) summit, enjoying more than 1,500 m of vertical descent.
Departure for France around midday. Arrival at Annecy train station in the evening.
