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Skitour to Forcella Giau

Cortina d'Ampezzo

This tour, popular even after snowfalls due to its safety, is easy and yet will surprise you with an astonishing view of the Dolomites.

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
4.9 km
Ascent
421 m
Descent
421 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
24˚
Skitour to Forcella Giau Map

This tour, popular even after snowfalls due to its safety, is easy and yet will surprise you with an astonishing view of the Dolomites.

Description

The tour starts right below Passo Giau, about 3 km before reaching the pass, at a height of 2.000 mt. You will notice a little carpark beside the main road where you can leave your car. From there, follow the path 436 towards south, reaching the slopes underneath Lastoi de Formin.Climb up to the right, where the track is less steep , until you reach the panoramic Giau saddle.

The descent has to be done skiing down the same itinerary. Due to its exposition, the tour is accessible until late spring.

How to reach the starting point

From Cortina, take the road towards Giau Pass. After crossing the area of Pocol, turn left towards Giau Pass and continue until you reach a little carpark indicating “Casera Giau”, where you can leave your car.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Best time to visit

between December and May

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

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