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WINTER IN ITALY

Winter in Italy 2012

Agenzia viaggi di Dolma Tours SncVia Cormore 11 - 17020 Magliolo (Sv) – Italia Tel +39.019.681.62.06 – cell: +39.393.911.61.35 e-mail:[email protected]

P. IVA 01328100092 - Iscr. CCIA n° SV1365801

Code: ITDSI Difficulty: ***Country: Italy Altitude: max. 3000mType: Ski touring Season: Jan - MarDuration: 7 Days Accommodation: Hotel/Mountain Inn

Departure: 14/01 & 24/03/2012 Cost: € 970Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM Mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Ski touring





7° Day

Forca Rossa - Cima D'Auta

Accommodation: Hotel B,DTofana di Rozes o Pordoi

Accommodation: Hotel B,D

Breakfast and departure

ITALY

Ski touring in the Dolomites

During this week we add to the thrill of ski touring, the emotion of traversing unique alpine sceneries andreaching the most famous places of the Dolomites. We will get lost in the silence of these fairy talemountains and experience a holiday exploring the Marmolada, Pelmo and Civetta. This itinerary is suitable also for those who have never done ski touring before or more than one day of it.

Variations in the itinerary could occur due to weather conditions and fitness level of the participants. The time references are actualskiingand climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in rifugi.

Accommodation: Hotel B,D

Arrival at Alleghe and meeting with the guide in the evening. Briefing and equipment control Accommodation: Hotel D

Pelmo Val d’ArciaAccommodation: Hotel B,D

Traverse the Pale di San Martino until Rifugio RosettaAccommodation: Rifugio B,D

Descned along the Val delle Comelle



BB = Bed & BreakfastFB = Full board

Cost includes

Inscription cost

Cost does not include

EquipmentARVA, shovel, freeride skis (possibility to rent)

Drinks and Extra in the hotel, IN/OUT transfer, personal equipment, meals not noted on the itinerary,everyting not mentioned before

UIAGM mountain guide during the whole itinerary, double room halfboard accommodation in Hotel atAlleghe, private and public transfers as per programme

Medical-Luggage Insurance

Accommodation: B



Code: ITSET Difficulty: **/***Country: Italy Altitude: max. 3300mType: Ski touring Season: WinterDuration: 4 Days Accommodation: B&B

Departure: 04/02/2012 Cost € 710Group: min. 4 participanrs Inscription cost: € 15Guiding UIAGM mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day

3° Day

4° Day

BB = Bed & BreakfastFB = Full Board

Cost includes

Inscription cost

Cost does not includeMedical-Luggage insurance

Accommodation: B&B B

Last excursion in the valley of Bove and transfer to Catania airport Accommodation: B

English speaking UIAGM mountain guide, local transfer as per programme, double room B&Baccommodation as per programme

Accommodation: B&B

Ski touring on the north face of Piano Provenzana.Accommodation: B&B B

Ski touring on the south face of Etna and ascent of the crater situated on the summit

Ski touring on the Etna, a unique experience

Ski touring in exotic places does not have to be far away…in Italy, more precisely on the Etna we can skibeing surrounded by ancient traditions and a culture that is centuries old, on a volcano that does not onlygives us sensational emotions……

Variations in the itinerary could occur due to weather conditions and fitness level of the participants. The time references are actual skiing and climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in rifugi.

Arrival at Catania in the evening. Meeting with the guide and transfer to the hotel at Nicolosi.

ISLANDS

Etna - skiing on the highest volcano of Europe



Flights, transfers, insurance fo any kind, meals not noted in the itinerary, items of personal nature (phonecalls, laundry, drinks etc), everythign not mentioned before



Code: ITVMP Difficulty: medium skierCountry: Italy - Piedmont Altitude: max. 2740mType: Skitouring Season: Jan - MarDuration: 4 Days Accommodation: Locanda

Departure: 11/02/2012 Cost: € 710Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Chialvetta - Soleglio Bue (2413m)

3° Day - Chialvetta - Bric Cassin (2630m)

4° Day - Chialvetta - Colle Enchiausa (2740m) and departure

Accommodation: Locanda B,D

Elevation gain/loss: 1150mDifficulty: MSTime needed: 5h.00’ (3h30’ of ascent)


Arrival at Chialvetta on your own. Meeting with the guide in the afternoon, briefing of the following days, In order to reach the valley you need to take the highway A6 (Savona - Torino) and exit at Cuneo. From herefollow the signs to Dronero - Valle Maira.

Accommodation: Locanda D

Elevation gain/loss: 1000mDifficulty: MSTime needed: 4h.30’ (3h of ascent)

4 Days of Skitouring for beginners

The Maira valley is THE skitouring paradise in Italy. No skilifts, mountains that rise up to 3000m, good snowconditions, nearly unkown and marvellous skitours without meeting anybody.The skitouring itself is not the easiest one and you need to be a good skier on piste prior to try it out here.With our guide you will experience the skitouring in total safety and he will give you many hints on how toimprove your tecinque in order to try the next time more difficult skitours.NOTE: there is the possibility to adjust the programme for expert skiers with more difficult skitours

Variations in the itinerary could occur due to weather conditions and the fitness level of the participants. The time references are actualwalking and climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in rifugi

ITALY - PIEDMONT

Skitouring in the Maira Valley




Cost includes

Inscription cost


Accommodation: B

UIAGM mountain guide, accommodation as per programme (best accommodation possible, double room ordormitory style) with halfboard service, meals as noted

Medical insurance

IN/OUT transfer, local transfers, meals not noted, extra nights, insurance, items of personal nature, singlesupplement, everything not mentioned above.

Elevation gain/loss: 1250mDifficulty: MSTime needed: 5h.30’ (4h of ascent)Return to the Pension and departure on your own.



Code: ITVME Difficulty: Good skiersCountry: Italy - Piedmont Altitude: max. 3000mType: Skitouring Season: Jan - MarDuration: 8 Days Accommodation: Locanda

Departure: 03/03/2012 Cost: € 1.300Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Chialvetta - Vanclava (2877m) - Chialvetta

3° Day - Chialvetta - Auto Vallonasso (2883m) - Chialvetta

4° Day - Saretto - Soubeyran circuit (2700m) - Saretto

5° Day - Campo Base - Ciaslaras (3000m) - Campo Base


Elevation gain/loss: 1200mDifficulty: BSTime needed: 5h.30’ (4h of ascent)

Accommodation: Rifugio B,D

Accommodation: Locanda D

Elevation gain/loss:: 1400m Difficulty: BSTime needed: 5h (3h 30’ of acent)


Elevation gain/loss: 1400m


Arrive at Chialvetta in the Maira valley. Meeting with the guide in the afternoon, briefing of the trip, In order to reach the Maira valley you need to take the motorway A6 (Savona Torino) and exit at Cuneo.From there just follow the signs to Dronero - Valle Maira.

ITALY - PIEDMONT

Skitouring in the Maira valley 1 week of skitouring for experts

The Maira valley is THE skitouring paradise in Italy. No skilifts, mountains that rise up to 3000m, good snowconditions, nearly unkown and marvellous skitours without meeting anybody.The skitouring itself is already more difficult as you need to have a little experience also in other places. Withour guide you will experience the skitouring in total safety and he will give you many hints on how to improveyour tecinque in order to have much more fun.



6° Day - Campo Base - Albrage (3010m) - Campo Base

7° Day - Traverse Lausetto - Cervetto (2981m) - Chiappera

8° Day - Departure


Cost includes

Inscription cost

Cost does not includeMedical insurance

IN/OUT transfer, meals not noted, extra nights, insurance, items of personal nature, single supplement,everything not mentioned above.


Breakfast and departure on your ownAccommodation: Rifugio B,D

UIAGM mountain guide, accommodation as per programme (best accommodation possible, double room ordormitory style) with halfboard service, meals as noted, local transfer as needed in order to reach the dailystarting points








Code: COSKI Difficulty: **/***Country: Corsica Altitude: max. 2500mType: Ski touring Season: winterDuration: 7 Days Accommodation: B&B

Departure: 11/02/2012 Cost: € 990Group: min. 6 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL Supplement: on request

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day

3° Day

4° Day

5° Day

6° Day

Accommodation: Hotel B

Ski touring at Monte Cinto Accommodation: Hotel B

Ski touring


Ski touring at Monte Renoso Accommodation: Hotel B

Ski touring at Paglia Orba

This programme may be modified according to weather & mountain conditions and physical shape of the group members. This will bedecided by the guide after consultation with the group.

Meeting with the guide late in the afternoon at Corte. Briefing and equipment control.Accommodation: Hotel

Ski touring at Punta Artica

Ski touring between granit mountains and the sea - a fascinating combination

Skiing the mountains of the famous GR20 trek is a unique experience! To reach the summit of Paglia Orbaand to see the sea in the background is a breathtaking moment! And this, not having even mentioned thecouloirs and valleys of this island, and the unique landscape, that make this experience unforgettable!This porgamme is for good skiiers, some days are long with a huge elevation gain and loss. It is neccessaryto be able to cope with certain situation in mountain environment and to collaborate with the rest of thegroup.

ISLANDS

Corsica - Ski touring in the Mediterranean



7° Day


Cost includes

Inscription cost

Le quote non comprendonoMedical- luggage insurance

Corsica IN/OUT transfer, meals not noted in the programme, drinks and extra, everything not mentionedbefore


Breakfast and departure on your ownAccommodation: B

Double room B&B accommodation in Hotel at Corte, english speaking mountain guide during the itinerary,local transfer as per programme



Code: ITSAB Difficulty: **/***Country: Italy Altitude: max. 2912mType: Ski touring Season: winterDuration: 3 Days Accommodation: B&B

Departure: 10/03 & 01/04/2012 Cost: € 660Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL supplement: upon request

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day

3° Day

Meeting at Fonte Cerreto, Assergi, at the lift station to Campo Imperatore. We take the lift in order to startthe ascent to the summit of the western summit of the Corno Grande (2912m) and descent to Prati di Tivo.Elevation gain: 800mElevation loss: 1300mPrivate bus transfer to Calascio where we will stay this night

Accommodation: B&B D

Transfer to S. Leonardo Pass situated in the Maiella park in order to ascent Monte Amaro following the "rava della Giumeta Bianca" or Direttissima. Elevation gain and loss: 1400m Return to Calascio for the night

Accommodation: B&B B,D

3 Days & 3 classics of central Appenini

If you wish to get an idea of the most beautiful and classic ski excursions of Abruzzo probably this itinerary isthe right one for you! One long weekend, from Friday to Sunday, three excursions on three mountains, simbols of this region: the"high traverse" for the highest summit of the Appenini, the Corno Grande (2912m), the "rava della Giumetabianca" in the Maiella in order to reach Mount Amaro (1600m of descent) and, finally, the "Maiori" canal toSirente. This itinerary is suitable for all skiers in good phisical shape, some days are long and with a lot of elevationgains and losses. It is important to be able to adapt to every situation and to collaborate with the other groupmembers.

Variations in the itinerary could occur due to weather conditions and fitness level of the participants. The time references are actual skiingand climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in rifugi.

ITALY

Abruzzo- skiing on the Appenino




Cost includes

Inscription cost

Cost does not includeIN/OUT transfer, meals not noted on the itinerary, drinks and extras at the hotel, everything not mentionedbefore

Transfer to Rocca di Mezzo in order to reach the feet of the culoir Maiori for the ascent of Mount Sirente.Elevation gain and loss: approx. 1000mTransfer back to the cars and short stop at the best pastrie store of Rocca di Mezzo, to say goodbye.

Accommodation: B

Double/Triple room accommodation in B&B with half board service, UIAGM Mountain guide during the wholeitinerary, private transfers as per programme

Medical-Luggage insurance



Code: FRCHZ Difficulty: *** (BSA)Country: Ita-Fra - Swi. Altitude: max. 3800mType: Ski touring Season: winter, springDuration: 7 Days Accommodation: Rifugi/Hotel

Departure: 16/04/2011 Cost: € 1.025Group: min. 6 participants inscription cost € 15Guiding: UIAGM Mountain Guide SGL supplement NN

Daily programme

1° Day - Courmayeur – Vallee Blanche – Argentiere.

2° Day - Argentiere – Col de Chardonnet – ChampexWe depart with the first run of the lift to Grand Montets and descent skiing on the Argentiere glacier. Still on the glacier we put on the skins to ascent the Col de Chardonnet (3323m). We descend a short but steep couloir (with rope) to the Saleina glacier in order to reascent immediately to the Fenetre de Saleina (3267m). Here opens the Plateau de Trient which we will cross. Afterwards we descend on a short and steep slope, riascent to Colle Escandies from where we reach the Arpette valley which offers a fantastic descent to Champex where we will stay this night. Elevation gain: 1240m Elevation loss: 1700m

This programme may be modified according to weather & mountain conditions and physical shape of the group members. Werecommend to have a spare/reserve day in case of last minute modifications during the traverse.

Meeting at 09.30 at the bus station at Aosta. From here, after a short equipment check, taxi to Courmayeur.We take the Mont Blanc lift until Punta Hellbronner from where we descend the easy but marvellous ValleBlanche. This day is usefull in order to know each others better and to solve some eventual equipmentproblem. Transfer to Argentiere.

Accommodation: Hotel

ITALY - FRANCE - SWITZERLAND

Haute Route “Courmayeur - Chamonix – Zermatt”

The most ancient, famous and desired among the hautes routes of the alpine range. In no other place youcan ski in the heart of the glaciers, have breathtaking panoramas and ascent spectacular passes andsummits - AT THE SAME TIME!There are many possible variants, but we have chosen to pass by Verbier and to combine the bestpanoramic spots, the best descents and a good accommodation. The difficulty of the daily excursions is for good alpinists which are used to ski in these surroundings. It isimportant to arrive in good fisical shape and with some experience under the skins, this itinerary is not tounderrate and the days are long. We recommend to have a spare day in order to be prepared for everyoccasion.



3° Day - Champex - Cabane de Monfort

4° Day - Cabane de Monfort – Prafleuri

5° Day - Cabane de Prafleuri – Cabane des Dix

6° Day - Cabane de Dix – Cabane des Vignettes

7° Day - Cabane des Vignettes – Zermatt

BB = Bed & BreakfastFB = Fullboard

Cost includes

Inscription cost

Does not include

Equipment

UIAGM Mountain Guide during the whole programme, Accommodation in Rifugio with halfboard service(dormitory style), accommodation in B&B at Argentiere and Champex

Medical - luggage insurance

Drinks and extra in the Rifugi, transfer, personal equipment, meals not noted in the itinerary, everything notmentioned before

We start with a short descent in order to affront the long ascent to the Passaggio di Serpentine. From here we ascent the Pigne d'Arolla, the highest point of this week with its 3798m. After a short break we continue descending to the Cabane des Vignettes (3160m) situated in a spectacular setting.Elevation gain: 875mElevation loss: 704m


The most beautiful day of the whole week. We ascent the Col de Eveque (3390m), the Passo del Mont Brule (3215m) and at the end the Passo di Valpelline (3570m). We can leave the bagpacks here and ascent the Tete Blanche where we can admire the marvellous panorama of the Dent Blanche and the Cervino. A gorgeous descent takes us to the Sconbielhutte and then in the shadow of the north face of the Cervino to Zermatt.Elevation gain:1230mElevation loss: 2536mFrom here with the lifts we go up to the Rosà Plateau and descent to Cervinia from where we can transfer to

Accommodation: B

We start this day with the ascent of Chaux Col (2942m) and afterwards of Mornin Col (3000m) in order to arrive on the Rosa Blanche (3340m). After these spectacular ascents we enjoy the descent on the Prafleuri glacier until we reach the Cabane de Prafleuri. Elevation gain: 1010mElevation loss: 925m


Ascent the Roux Pass (2770m) and descent to Barma (2460m) from where we see the Dix lake which stands in a beautiful contrast to the snowy mountains. After a short traverse on the lakeside we ascent towards the Pas du Chat which takes us to the hut at the feet of the imposing north face of Mont Blanc du Cheillon.Elevation gain: 660mElevation loss: 550m



After breakfast we transfer to Verbier (bus or taxi), famous skiing station with the characteristic swiss athmosphere. From here we take the lift to Attelas and then we go up to the Cabane du Monfort (2460m) where we will stay this night.Elevation gain: 100mElevation loss: 1500m




NOTEAs the programm takes place in Italy, France and Switzerland you need to have your passport (valid!) withyou and some cashTake some energy bars etc with youIf possible plan one day more so you are prepared to everything

Personal tranceiver, A “classic” ice axe; twelve-point crampons, Ski-touring skis, binders & skins, 50-litrebackpack, Wind/water proof jacket, Fleece pants and wind/water proof pants, Warm underwear, lightdressing for the mountain lodge (sweatshirt and pants), comfortable shoes, Toiletries (few), towel, Gloves,sun hat, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, Small first aid kit, Water bottle or thermos



Code: AUTAU Difficulty: *** (BSA/OSA)Country: Austria Altitude: max. 3798mType: Ski touring Season: winter, springDuration: 7 Days Accommodation: Refuges

Departure: 22/04/2012 Cost: € 960Group: min. 6 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM Mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Programma giornaliero

1° giorno - Afternoon meeting in Casere (BZ), Italy

2° giorno - Casere (1556m) – Reggentorl (3056m) – Essener Rostocker Hutte (2208m)

3° giorno - Essener Rostocker Hutte – Grosser Geiger (3360m) – Johannishutte (2121m)

4° giorno - Johannishutte – Gross Venediger (3674m) – Matreier taurenhaus (1512m)

Massive skiing in a very scenic surrounding will take us to the ascent of the famous Gross Geiger (3360m) Accommodation: Rifugio B,D

Meeting hour and venue will be forwarded to participants before departure. We suggest that you leave thecar in Brunico and reach Casere by bus. Overnight in Garni

Accommodation: Garni

From Casere we climb up the Windtal following an old smuggler route to reach the Hint. Umaltori (2848m). We then cross the Umbalkees and another pass - the Reggentorl (3056m) to reach the mountain hut.


Skiroute Hoch Tirol

Considered the Chamonix-Zermatt of the eastern Alps, this long and demanding traverse discloses authentic“jewels” to be found both in the landscape and in the warmth of the mountain huts. The trip covers some ofthe highest peaks in Austria, winding through South Tyrol, Salzburger and Carinzia. It starts in Kasern in theValle Aurina (Italy) but soon crosses the Austrian border to end at the Gross Glockner, the highest peak ofthe eastern Alps (3798m). The itinerary rolls through glaciers and valleys and includes the ascents of theGross Venediger (3674m), the Grosser Geiger (3360m) and the Granatspitzer (3086m). These peaks arenot very difficult but the use of crampons and ice-axe is required. You will enjoy the hospitality and warmth ofthe Hoch Tyrol, an experience that makes this trip unforgettable.

This programme may be modified according to weather & mountain conditions and physical shape of the group members. Werecommend to have a spare/reserve day in case of last minute modifications during the traverse.

AUSTRIA



5° giorno - Matreier Taurenhaus – Sonnblick (3088m) – Alpinzentrum Rudolfshutte (2311m)

6° giorno - Alpinzentrum Rudolfshutte – Granaterspitze (3086m) – Luckenerhaus (1918m)

7° giorno - Gross Glockner Summit (3798m)

BB = Bed & BreakfastFB = Full Board

Cost includes

Inscription

Not included

Equippment

Drinks and extra in the Refuges, transfers, personal equippment, meals not noted on the itinerary, everythingnot mentioned above

Personal tranceiver, A “classic” ice axe; twelve-point crampons, Ski-touring skis, binders & skins, 50-litrebackpack, Wind/water proof jacket, Fleece pants and wind/water proof pants, Warm underwear, lightdressing for the mountain lodge (sweatshirt and pants), comfortable shoes, Toiletries (few), towel, Gloves,sun hat, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, Small first aid kit, Water bottle or thermos

This is a demanding ascent because part of it is developing on mixed ground. From the top we go down to Kals (1325 m) where we get a van transfer to Matrei. We'll reach Brunico by train (via Lienz).

Accommodation: B

UIAGM Mountain guide during the whole itinerary, accommodation in Refugues with halfbord service(dormitory style), B&B accommodation in Casere

Medical- luggage insurance

We first reach the Dabersee Lake and then climb the Amertaler Hohe (2784m). Once got down in the Landeck Valley we climb up the Garnaterscharte and, at last, the Stubacher Sonnblick peak. Here we start a fantastic descent to the Alpinzentrum.


To reach the Granaterspitze we face a smooth uphill followed by a steep descent of its southern wall that will take us to the Dorfertal. Transfer by van from the Taurewirt hotel (1500 m) to the Lucknerhaus (1918 m). From here we reach the Studlhutte (2801 m) starting point of the GrossGlockner ascent.


This is a strenuous but rewarding day: we first climb the Gross Venediger (3674m) and then descent to the magnificent Innergschloss valley, taking some 2000m of vertical drop. A good shower and a comfy bed will make us recover our energy for the next day.




Code: AUSTU Difficulty: *** (BSA/OSA)Country: Austria Altitude: max. 3235mType: Ski touring Season: autumn - springDuration: 3 Days Accommodation: Mountain Inn

Departure: 15/04/2012 Cost: € 460Group: min. 4 partecipants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Längentaler Weisser Kogel (3217 m)

3° Day - Seeblaskogel (3235 m) or Winnebacher Weisskogel (3185 m)

Accommodation: Rifugio D

The Längentaler Weisser Kogel is situated at the end of the Längental, from here the Ötztal seems very close. The mountain "hides" behind the Bachfallenkogel (3176m) in front of the Rifugio. This mountain is a classic place for ski touring because of the wild and untouched traverse and the surrounding panorama. From the mountain inn we descend to the valley floor and ascent south to the Seeblaskogel. Here we ascent towards the Längentaljoch but before reaching it we continue on the ridge between Längentaler Weißer Kogel and the Bachfallenkopf. We leave our skis some few metres before the summit. The descend surely will pay for the long ascent we have done and leads us back to the Rifugio.Duration: Approx. 4 hoursElevation gain/loss: 945m


Immagine to arrive at the end of large and deep valley and to have in front of you an imposing amount of iceand snow: this is the Glacier of Stubai, the largest in whole Austria!Numerous lifts take avid skiers up to the glacier where the snow is perfect even off season. We will ski thehidden valleys of this glacier, staying in cosy mountain inns and exploring the region every day.

Variations in the itinerary could occur due to weather conditions and fitness level of the participants. The time references are actual skiingand climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in rifugi.

Meeting at Luesen (1636m) situated at the end of the panoramic Sellarin valley. From this point we ascent,surrounded by white, snowy summits and glaciers to the Rifugio Westfahlenhaus (2273m).

AUSTRIA

Skitouring in the Stubai valley




Cost includes

Inscription cost


Equipment:Avalance transceiver, ice axe, crampons, ski with skins for skitouring, bagpack with min. 40lt capacity,windstopper, pile, termal underwear, hat, sunscreen, gloves, (2 pairs), sunglasses, thermos, swiss armyknife, essential needings for shower etc.

Sistemazione: B

English speaking mountain guide during the programme, halfboard accommodation in mountain inn(dormitory style) as per programme.

Medical-Luggage insurance

Drinks, shower (€2,50 every 5min) and extra in the Rifugio, transfer, personal equipment, meals not noted inthe itinerary, everything not mentioned before

The Hohe Seeblaskogel is THE mountain for ski touring. Our trail traverses the Grünen Tatzen Ferner being surrounded by snowy summits. The ascent is long and tiering but we will have a marvellous descent, that , with the right snow conditions, will be pure fun. Duration: approx. 4 hoursElevation gain/loss: 962mWe reach the Winnebacher Weisskogel ascending for 2 hours towards the Winnebachjoch. From here we head north and ascend towards the Weisskogelferner. We leave the skis near the summit. The descent varies a lot, short, sometimes steep slopes with afterwards gradual descents are a lot of FUN!Duration: 3,30 hoursElevation gain/loss: 912mWe return to the Rifugio pick up the luggage and descend to the valley floor......



Code: SVOBS Difficulty: 1) BS/MSA, 2) BSA/OSACountry: Switzerland Altitude: 2850m – 4048mTyp: Skitouring Season: Winter - SpringDuration: 4 Days Accommodation: Rifugio

Departure: 21/04/2012 Cost: € 720Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day

3° Day

Meeting at the railwaystation of Goppenstein in the morning. We take the train to Interlaken and continueuntilo the Jungfraujoch (3458m) From the train station with the skins under our skis we reach in 40min theRifugio Mönchjoch at 3620m.


Ascent to the Gross Fischerhorn (4048m) and descent to the Rifugio Finteraarhorn at 3048m. The easyroute descend to Konkordiaplatz and ascent the Grünhornlucke in orde to redescent to the Rifugio.


The Bernese Oberland (also Bernese Highlands), also known as the Jungfrau region, are a vast territory inthe swiss alps near the fampus Vallais. Its enormous glaciers make it a perfect place for skitouring as alsodo the many summits above 4000m.Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger create a fascinating panorama, and are famous all over the world for the alpineascents. No other place in the alps makes you feel so alone and in freedom, 10 4000m peaks surround this regionand vast glaciers welcome skiers in winter and mountaineerers in summer.If we reach the minum of 9 participants we will have two guides and can divide the group into two in order todo an easy route and a difficult one.The easy routes are for skitourers on their second experience of skitouring. The easy routes are notparticularly demanding and offer tours in a magic suurddounding.The difficult options are for EXPERT skitourers in perfect fisical fitness!


SWITZERLAND

Ski Touring in the Bernese Oberland…with your skins on the most impressing glaciers of the Alps…



4° Day


Cost includes

Inscription cost

Cost does no include

Equipment

Note: pay attention to the weight! You will need to carry everything on your shoulders!

UIAGM mountain guide during the whole itinerary, accommodation in Rifugio with halboard service(dormitory style) as per programme.

Medical insurance (please read the instructions)

Transfers, insurance, lunches, items of personal nature (phone calls, laundry, drinks etc.) and everything notmentioned before

Avalance transceiver, ice axe, crampons, ski with skins for skitouring, bagpack with min. 40lt capacity,windstopper, pile, termal underwear, hat, sunscreen, gloves, (2 pairs), sunglasses, thermos, swiss armyknife, essential needings for shower etc.

Ascent the Grünegghorn (3860m) and descend to Rifugio Konkordia at 2850m.Or ascent of the Finsteraarhorn, descent to its Rifugio, ascent the Grünegghornlucke and descent to the Rifugio Konkordia.The easy route ascents the Grünegghornlucke and descents to the Rifugio.


Ascent the Äbeni Flue (3962m) and denscent first to Rifugio Hollandia and then to Blatten (1540m). Theeasy routed ascent directly to the Rifugio Hollandia and descend to Blatten where we take the bus toGoppenstein where we left our cars and will say Goodbye....

Accommodation: B



Code: ITCCG Difficulty: **/***Country: Italy - Piedmont Altitude: 2000 - 3000mTyp: Ice climbing & Dry tooling Season: January - MarchDuration: 5 Days Accommodation: B&B


Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Iceclimbing at Cogne or Val Savaranche

3° Day - Ice climbing at Cogne or Val Savaranche

4° Day - Iceclimbing or drytooling in val savaranche or in val d’Igne

5° Day - Iceclimbing until 16:00, then farewell and departure


Cost includes

Accommodation: B

UIAGM mountain guide for the whole itinerary, double room B&B accommodation in the Cogne valley, groupclimbign equipment (rope, carabiners etc.)

Accommodation: B&B




The valley of Cogne is one of the templesof the italian iceclimbing movement, not only for the high number oficefalls but also for the high quality of them.In this valley there are some of the icefals that have been the limit of iceclimbing until the birth of drytooling.The valley is one of the centres of the devolpment of these two climbing tecniques.Staying near Aosta in the township of St. Pierre we can go out everyday for the most beautiful icefalls andthe most exhilirating drytooling places in the valleys of Savareche and Cogne.


Meeting with the guide at St. Pierre in Val di Cogne at 19:00, dinner together and briefing of the programme.

ITALY - PIEDMONT

Iceclimbing in Val di CogneA long weekend in Italys' temple of Iceclimbing - the Cogne valley




Equipaggiamento

Transfers, single room, personal expenses, personal climbing gear (harness, crampons, helmet, ice axe),insurance of any kind, everythign not mentioned before

harness, crampons for ice climbing, ice axeSome gear is available for rental, please ask upon inscription



Code: ITCSG Difficulty: need to be able to ascent single pitch routes

Country: Italy - Dolomites Altitude: 1300mTyp: Ice Climbing Season: January - MarchDuration: 4 Days Accommodation: B&B


Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Serrai di SottogudaFirst day on an icefall in the canyon of Sottoguda.

3° Day - Serrai di Sottoguda

4° Day - Ice Climbing and departureAscent ofa short icefall and departure

BB = Bed & BreakfastFB = Pensione completa

Cost includes


Ascent of a "longer" icefall (3 or 4 pitches) with moderate exposureAccommodation: B&B B

Accommodation: B


Meeting at the Hotel Camoscio at Sottoguda at 19:00. Dinner together and briefing of the following days.Accommodation: B&B

ITALY - DOLOMITES

Iceclimbing at the Serrai di Sottoguda3 days of iceclimbing on the famous icefalls at the feet of the Marmolada

Long weekend of iceclimbing for climbers at their first experience of steep icefalls or that want to improvetheir techniques.The Serrai di Sottoguda are a perfect place for this as there are many icefalls and their conditions remainstable for a long period. Here you can find an icefall for everybody, easy or difficult, single or multipitch.Everyday your guide will decide which icefall is the best for you basing on the weather and ice conditionsand on your preparation.



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Equipaggiamento

Local UIAGM mountain guide during the entire programme, double room B&B accommodation in Hotel atSottoguda

Transfer, meals not noted, extra nights, insurance, items of personal nature, single supplement, everythingnot mentioned above.

ice axe, crampons, helmet and harnessSome material can be rented, please ask upon inscription



Code: FRGMB Difficulty: **/***Country: France Altitude: 3000 - 4000mTyp: Ice Climbing Season: February - MarchDuration: 6 Days Accommodation: Gite d'etape& Rifugio

Departure: 13/03/2012 Cost: € 1.725Group: min. 4 partecipants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - ascent of a goulotte and descend to the valley

3° Day - Ascent of a goulotte on Tacul

4° Day - ascent of the Goulotte on Tacul

5° Day

6° Day - DepartureAccommodation: B&B B

Last shosrt ascent of an icefall or a goulotte and descent to the valley. Farewell and Departure




Ascent of the north face of Tour Ronde or another similar ascent on the Argentiere glacier.

y p pwalking and climbing times and do not include rest or lunch stops in rifugi

Meeting at the gite d'etape "La Tapia" at Chamonix at 18:00.Accommodation: B&B

Course of iceclimbing & mountaineering on goulotte at the MonteBianco One week of mountaineering and iceclimbing on some of the most exhilratinggoulottes of the Monte Bianco massif

The Monte Bianco is the mountain that offer the most beautiful and difficult ascents on goulotte in the Alps.Goulotte are the icy parts that are situated in straight and steep couloirs similar to icefalls but made ofcompact snow and ice.On this mountain we will enjoy the possibility of climbing some of the goulotte that wrote the history andevolution of iceclimbing in high mountains. Chere, Gabarrou, Albinoni, Passerelle, Super couloir and othersare only some of the possible ascent we will do this week...

Fitness level: mountaineering and ice climbing experience requiered

FRANCE




Cost includes


Equipment

Transfers, single room, meals not noted on the itierary, personal equipment, insurance of any kind, personalexpenses, everything not noted before

two ice axes, harness, helmet, carabiners, ropes, crampons for ice climbing, snowshoes ore better completeequipment for ski touringSome material can be rented upon request, please ask us!

Accommodation: B

Italian UIAGM mountain guide, accommodation in B&B and Rifugio (dormitory style) as per programme,meals as noted



Code: ITISV Difficulty: **/***Country: Italy - Piedmont Altitude: 2000 - 3000mTyp: Iceclimbing & Skitouring Season: Janurary - MarchDuration: 6 Days Accommodation: Hotel


Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day - Iceclimbing Val Varaita

3° Day - Skitouring up to Punta dell’Alp (3031m)

4° Day - Skitouring up to Cima delle Guglie (2748m)

5° Day




Iceclimbing until 16:00, farewell and departure…Accommodation: B


Meeting at Pontechianale at 19:00, dinner and briefing of the programme.Accommodation: B&B D


A weekend between icefalls and skitouring in a beautiful and unknown valley of theAlps…

The Varaita valley is one of the jewels of the mediterranean alps and a valley that has seen the birth of theitalian iceclimbing movement, being the place where the first icefall in Italy has been climbed. This charmingvalley offers not only some of the most exhilirating icefalls for experts and beginners but also some exitingski tours with perfect snow conditions. We will stay at Pontechianale, one of Italies most beautiful medivaltownships. 5 Days of fun between iceclimbing and skitouring, enough to return at home satisfied and readyfor the next trip.

Fitness level: it is neccessary to have some iceclimbing and skitouring experience

ITALY - PIEDMONT

Ice climbing and skitouring in Val Varaita



Cost includes


Equipment

UIAGM mountain guide during the whole itinerary, meals and accommodation as per programme

Transfer, personal expenses, meals not noted on the itinerary, personal equipment, insurance of any kind,everything not mentioned before

two ice axes, harness, helmet, carabiners, ropes, crampons for ice climbing, snowshoes ore better completeequipment for ski touringSome material can be rented upon request, please ask us!



Code: ITFRE Difficulty: ***Country: Italy Altitude: max. 3000mType: Freeride Season: Nov - FebDuration: 7 Days Accommodation: B&B/Hotel

Departure: 07/01 & 03/03/2012 Cost: € 1.000Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM Mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° - 6° Day -

7° Day


Cost includes


End of servicesAccommodation: B

This programme may be modified according to weather & mountain conditions and physical shape of the group members.

In the afternoon meeting with the guide at Malga Ciapela situated right under the Marmolada. Briefing andequipment control

Accommodation: B&B

During these days the guide will decide the itinerary depending on the weather and snow conditions and thecapacity of the participants, here some examples:North face of the Marmolada, Sass Pordoi – Val Lasties, Val Mesdi, Sentiero della Guerra, Cristallo – CresteBianche, Staunies, San Pellegrino – Col Margherita

Freeride in the Dolomites

One week that allows to improve your skiing techniques and to explore the most famous places for freeride,traversing the most beautiful mountains of the Dolomites…We start on the open slopes of the Marmolada, the so-called "Queen of the Dolomites", where we canpractice the techniques and the saftey procedures whilst skiing exciting curves in soft powder snow.Afterwards we will explore breathtaking culoirs and valleys that traverse the massifs of Pordoi, Sella andCristallo....NOTE: in order to participate on this programme you need to be able to ski with paralell skis withoutproblems (cristiania technique)

ITALY



Inscription cost


Equipment

Medical-luggage insurance

Meals and extra in the hotel, IN/OUT transfer (on request), personal equipment, meals not noted on theitinerary, everything not mentioned before

ARVA, Shovel, freeride skis (possibility of rental)

UIAGM Mountain guide during the whole itinerary, 2 nights B&B double room accommodation in B&B atMalga Ciapela, 4 nights double room half board accommodation in Hotel at Alleghe, private and publictransfer as per programme



Code: ITCMP Difficulty: ***Country: Italy Altitude: max. 1900mType: Snowshoeing Season Jan - MarDuration: 4 Days Accommodation: Hotel/Malga/Rifugio

Departure 27/01/2012 Cost: € 600Group: min. 4 participants Inscription cost: € 15Guiding: UIAGM Mountain guide SGL Supplement: NN

Daily Programme

1° Day - Arrival

2° Day

3° Day

Meeting at 14.00 o'clock at Rifugio Passo Staulanza (possibility of lunch) situated between the Zoldo andFiorentina valley and that can be reached without problems by car all year round. We leave this Rifugiotowards Rifugio Città di Fiume. We begin this circuit with a short ascent and continue with a long descendbelow the impressing north face of the Pelmo. We ascent the Forcella Forada and hike on level to RifugioCittà di Fiume. Arriving here with the front lights on or, even better, with only the loom of the moon, is like emerging in a fairytale world...Elevation gain: 250mElevation loss: 150mTime needed: approx. 2.30hrs


After breakfast we return shortly on the path we took the evening before until Forcella Forada and continuefrom there with a long descend in the Boite valley first on open terrain, later through the forest. Always in theforest we reach Malga Ciauta with a long but never steep ascent.Elevation gain: 400mElevation loss: 750mTime needed: 5/6hrs

Accommodation: Malga B, D

Snowshoeing around Monte Pelmo

A beautiful circuit around one of the most characteristic summits of the Dolomites, the Monte Pelmo(Caregon del Segnor - throne of God). Four days of snowshoeing at the feet of this imposing mountain,traversing woods, meadows and high altitude terrain. In the evening we stop at charming Refugi or smallhotels where we will try the local specialties in front of the fireplace...

This programme may be modified according to weather & mountain conditions and physical shape of the group members.

ITALY



4° Day


cost includes

Iscription cost


UIAGM Mountain Guide during the whole itinerary, accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (bestaccommodation possible on reservation, double room or dormitory style), meals as per programme

Medical-luggage insurance

Transfer (on request), insurance of any kind, lunch, personal expenses and everything not mentioned before

We start hiking towards the south face of the Pelmo, with its characteristic shape of a seat. We ascent until Rifugio Venezia, traversing the marvelous meadows of Rutorto. From here we follow the sunny south face descending towards Coi, a small and cosy village of the Alta Zoldo valley.Elevation gain: 400mElevation loss: 450mTime needed: approx. 5/6hrs

Accommodation: Hotel B, D

This last day of the circuit takes us, always ascending, back to the starting point at Passo Staulanza. Wehike under the Pelmetto and reach the Rifugio where we can have lunch (not included) together beforeleaving….Elevation gain: 400mElevation loss: 150mTime needed: approx. 4hrs

Accommodation: B



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