The Great War ski tour from the Civetta

The Great War ski tour is the alternative circuit to the Sellaronda, for intermediate and expert skiers. It runs clockwise or anticlockwise beneath the walls of Civetta, Pelmo, Cinque Torri, Tofane, Lagazuoi, Marmolada and Sella, with the Col di Lana at its centre; along the way you pass trenches, tunnels and forts of the First World War.

Among the highlights: the descent from the Lagazuoi to Armentarola and the Bellunese, the longest run in the Dolomites, 12 km from Punta Rocca to Malga Ciapela.

From the Civetta

The Civetta is the ideal starting point: you need a Dolomiti Superski pass (or a Civetta + Superski combined pass, see Prices) and a full day. Start early and be at the last pass by 15:30: later the return can become difficult. With snow or strong wind some lifts may close: check the alerts and the Dolomiti Superski website.

The Val Fiorentina ski school runs the tour with an instructor: contacts on Ski schools.