Val di Sole & Three Peaks Tour – Guided Ski Safari

Welcome to the Italian Dolomites. Your ski safari begins in Val di Sole, a picturesque valley in western Trentino. This ski safari will take you on a breathtaking adventure through three unique valleys and ranges of the far western Dolomites – Val di Sole, Val Rendena, and Val Camonica.

Each ski area has its own feel, culture, and unique environment to explore.

Check into your comfortable 3-star hotel and take some time to settle in. The first descents are still to come, but you’re already immersed in the true mountain atmosphere. Take in the crisp mountain air, enjoy a hearty dinner, and rest up – the adventure begins tomorrow.

Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Val di Sole

The ski safari begins. After breakfast, you’ll meet your guide, discuss the week ahead, answer any questions, and ensure all equipment is ready to go.

Next, you’ll head together to the Folgarida-Marilleva ski area, where 60 kilometers of varied slopes wind through dense alpine forests. This morning is about warming up your legs and finding your rhythm, with your guide selecting runs that suit the group’s ability – perhaps starting on the wide, sun-drenched cruisers toward Commezzadura before tackling something steeper.

As confidence builds, we’ll ski the connection to Madonna di Campiglio, arriving at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites – the only dolomitic mountain group west of the Adige River. These pale rock towers, formed from 200-million-year-old coral reefs beneath the ancient Tethys Ocean, create a stunning backdrop unlike anywhere else in the Alps.

We’ll end the day by skiing to our mountain hut at 2,500 meters, where a traditional dinner awaits under a canopy of stars.

Accommodation: Mountain hut at 2,500m (half board)

Wake to a high-altitude sunrise and a hearty mountain breakfast before clicking into your skis right outside the hut door. Today, we have the full 150 kilometers of the Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta ski area at our feet, the largest ski area in Trentino.

Your guide will lead us first to the Grostè Pass area, where wide, confidence-boosting runs offer spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. For those ready for a challenge, we’ll tackle the legendary 3-Tre slope on the Canalone Miramonti.

This iconic run was designed in 1940 by Bruno Detassis, the celebrated mountaineer known as the ‘Lord of the Brenta.’ It hosted Italy’s very first World Cup race in 1967 and has seen victories from skiing legends including Ingemar Stenmark, Alberto Tomba, and Marcel Hirscher. Now it’s your turn to carve your own lines down this piece of skiing history.

If time allows, we’ll venture to the Pinzolo side and the scenic Doss del Sabion slopes before returning to another cozy mountain hut for the night.

Accommodation: Mountain hut (half board)

This morning offers a few more hours to explore the Madonna di Campiglio area. Perhaps we’ll revisit a favorite run from yesterday, or your guide might suggest the Pradalago slopes for a change of scenery – rolling terrain with sweeping views across the valley.

In the mid-afternoon, a private transfer whisks us from the elegant streets of Campiglio to the high alpine pass of Passo Tonale. The landscape transforms dramatically as we leave the dolomite spires behind and enter the realm of glaciers and granite. Our mountain hut tonight sits in a quiet, evocative setting surrounded by high-altitude alpine scenery – the perfect preparation for tomorrow’s glacier adventure.

Accommodation: Mountain hut at Passo Tonale (half board)

Today is one of the highlights of the safari. We wake early to catch the sunrise painting the Presena Glacier in shades of gold and pink. After breakfast, we take the cable car to the glacier summit at 3,000 meters, where the panorama stretches across the Adamello massif, Pian di Neve, and all the way to the distant Brenta peaks.

From here, we tackle the legendary Paradiso black run, 3 kilometers of thrilling terrain with a 700-meter vertical drop, ranked among Italy’s top 10 ski descents. For those wanting more, we can link runs all the way from the glacier summit to Ponte di Legno – an incredible 11 kilometers of continuous skiing with 1,800 meters of vertical drop, one of the longest descents in Europe.

We’ll spend the full day exploring the Ponte di Legno-Tonale ski area, with its varied terrain ranging from sunny groomers to more challenging runs. Your guide knows all the best spots, including where to find the finest mountain lunch with views!

Accommodation: Mountain hut (half board)

Another morning on the Tonale slopes awaits. We’ll focus on the Passo dei Contrabbandieri area, where medium-to-challenging runs offer views of Presanella, Trentino’s highest peak at 3,558 meters. The name ‘Smugglers’ Pass’ hints at the area’s history as a cross-border route, and your guide will share tales of the region’s colorful past.

After lunch, a short private transfer takes us to Pejo 3000, entering an entirely different world. This is the heart of the Stelvio National Park, Italy’s largest national park, established in 1935 and spanning over 134,000 hectares of protected wilderness.

Pejo 3000 is the world’s first plastic-free ski resort, committed to preserving the pristine environment you’ll ski through tomorrow. The area offers a refreshingly uncrowded, authentic mountain experience far from the bustle of larger resorts.

Tonight’s mountain hut offers the perfect setting to recharge before the final day of skiing.

Accommodation: Mountain hut at Pejo 3000 (half board)

The final day of skiing, and what a way to finish. The modern Pejo 3000 cable car lifts us to 3,000 meters on the slopes of Monte Vioz, right in the heart of the Ortles-Cevedale mountain range.

From here, we descend the legendary Val della Mite – an exhilarating 8-kilometer run with a 1,600-meter vertical drop that winds through the stunning scenery of the Stelvio National Park. Keep your eyes open for wildlife; the park is home to over 180 species, including deer, chamois, alpine ibex, and golden eagles soaring overhead.

We’ll take our time on this final descent, savoring every turn through pristine snow and drinking in views of glaciated peaks and ancient larch forests. After reaching Pejo Fonti, a short transfer returns us to our base hotel in Val di Sole for a farewell dinner, where the table talk will be all about unforgettable descents and the magic of a true ski safari.

Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Val di Sole (half board)

After breakfast, it’s time to say arrivederci to Val di Sole. Depart at your leisure, taking with you memories of three mountain ranges, legendary slopes, mountain hut hospitality, and some of the most spectacular skiing the Alps has to offer.

Until next time!