Great World war Ski Tour
Cortina d'Ampezzo
An historical route to discover Italian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers positions during the First World War
Resort Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 88 km
- Ascent
- 7.2 km
- Descent
- 7.2 km
- Low Point
- 966 m
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
The Great War Tour is an history-filled experience that takes you through the defences, trenches and tunnels made by Italian and Austrian troops during the First World War.
Description
It takes place in the ski areas of Lagazuoi - 5 Torri, Arabba - Marmolada and Mount Civetta. With a total lenght of eigty kilometres it is quite long and intense, that is why you should set off early in the morning, since the tour takes 7-8 hours to complete (including a lunch break).
From Malga Ciapela to Alleghe and from Selva di Cadore to the Giau Pass it is required to take the SkiBus. Moreover you will need the Dolomite Superski Pass to be able to ski in all the ski areas.
Difficulty
Moderate
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.