Your ski mountaineering homebase
Ski mountaineering is the ultimate way to experience winter in the Alps—where the journey is as rewarding as the descent. The Apart Alps accommodations are perfectly situated in three of Italy’s most varied and scenic backcountry touring regions: Val Venosta, Valmalenco, and Val di Fiemme. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first ski-touring experience or an intermediate seeking quiet ridgelines and soft descents, each destination offers ideal terrain, snow reliability, and direct access to unforgettable tours.
#1 Val Venosta – South Tyrol
Wide-open terrain, beginner-friendly routes, and reliable snow.
Val Venosta (Vinschgau) is a sun-kissed valley with a high-alpine feel—ideal for relaxed ascents and scenic descents. The area's varied terrain offers gentle ski tours for newcomers, especially around the upper valley and the nearby Martelltal and Laaser Tal. Thanks to excellent snow conditions and plenty of local guides, it’s a fantastic starting point for your ski mountaineering journey.
Beginner-friendly tours:
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Tellakopf (2,537 m): A short, wide-open tour with a pleasant gradient—perfect for a first experience with skins.
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Piz Sesvenna approach (from Schlinig): A peaceful route with beautiful views, manageable elevation, and low avalanche risk.
Your place to stay: Apart Vinschgau
#2 Valmalenco – Valtellino
A ski touring paradise with quiet trails and natural beauty.
Valmalenco is a true hidden gem for ski mountaineers—offering peaceful valleys, glacier access, and a strong local touring culture. It's especially welcoming for beginners and improvers, thanks to its gentle approach routes, cozy huts, and diverse terrain. Many trails begin above the tree line, offering grand alpine views and satisfying, long descents.
Beginner-friendly tours:
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Alpe Campagneda: Wide slopes and low elevation gain make this a great option for your first tour, especially with a guide.
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Passo di Mello (2,423 m): A classic valley tour through soft meadows and open snowfields—low technical demand, high reward.
Your place to stay: Malga Marmotta
#3 Val di Fiemme – Trentino, Dolomites
Gentle Dolomite tours and stunning scenery for beginners and beyond.
Val di Fiemme offers the unique charm of the Dolomites without the crowds. With rolling alpine meadows, forest trails, and approachable peaks, it’s a wonderful destination for anyone new to ski touring. Quiet slopes and moderate gradients make the region both safe and scenic—perfect for guided introductions or solo exploration with some experience.
Beginner-friendly tours:
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Col Margherita (Passo San Pellegrino): A short, manageable ascent with incredible Dolomite panoramas—perfect for a half-day tour.
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Malga Bocche (from Paneveggio): Through forest and open snowfields, this gentle loop is ideal for building confidence.
Your place to stay: Apart Dolomiti