The routes

One of the most famous descents in the Dolomites.

The "Queen of the Dolomites", rising gracefully up from the Fedaia Pass, impressively dominates above all the other mountains in the eastern Alps.Its sunny South Face is a climbers paradise and its shadowy North Face is a dream for those...

The "Queen of the Dolomites", rising gracefully up from the Fedaia Pass, impressively dominates above all the other mountains in the eastern Alps. Its sunny South Face is a climbers paradise and its shadowy North Face is a dream...

The "Queen of the Dolomites", rising gracefully up from the Fedaia Pass, impressively dominates above all the other mountains in the eastern Alps.Its sunny South Face is a climbers paradise and its shadowy North Face is a dream for those...

This itinerary starts from the Col de Génépi, from where the Aiguille Rouges is reached before skiing down the entire NE face of this mountain. Even though the starting point is lower than those of the other itineraries described here,...

This is a great descent along the SW face of the Aiguille Grive. It is extremely varied since after the initial open slope a steep narrow gully is reached. Even though this is not an extreme descent, pay particular attention...

Couloir en S is the most difficult and demanding descent proposed in this small selection of itineraries. This gully stretches down the entire NE face of the Aig. Rouges and opens up onto the easier angled slopes of the Grand...

This is one of the most popular and spectacular itineraries, thanks to an easy ascent and breathtaking scenery. It crosses a large, isolated area and requires a substantial layer of snow.

This descent is both demanding and exposed and should be attempted only by excellent skiers. A rope, ice axe & screws may be useful if the north face is icy. Wait for ideal conditions in spring when the snow has...

This is a classic and justifiably popular descent. Eventhough it is close to the lifts it feels isolated and the snow is often excellent.

When there's no fresh snow left on the slopes near the lifts then head for Col du Montets. Although the approach takes 40-50 minutes, the view and isolation make the effort worthwhile.

This is one of the mega classics and as a result extremely popular. Away from the main descent however, there are many interesting alternatives worth discovering.

This mountain should be situated in every skiing resort in the world as it is easily reached by chairlift and each of its faces can be skied on. Those new to Zürs immediately notice the untracked (in the morning) slopes...

This is an alternative for snowboard freaks and recommended only for expert skiers who have a very good head for heights. The snow must be particularly stable since the descent is on the lee slope of an enormous cornice of...

If in the morning the sun is shining and fresh snow has fallen it's worth "attacking" east facing slopes such as those close to the Mittagspitze, visible from the Madloch chairlift.