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Doing ski mountaineering in Abruzzo, placed halfway between Rome and the Adriatic Sea, might sound strange; but the vast, isolated and little-frequented mountains, the infinite spaces with the sea view and the hospitality of this Italian region will literally make you falling in love! The shapely Majella mountains do not reach the grandeur of the Alps but they are offering everything that a demanding and complete ski mountaineer is looking for: large differences in altitude, steep slopes, couloirs, but also gentle and funny excursions with moderate slopes and a satisfying sea view once reaching the top. In short, pure fun! The biodiversity and pristine environments of these mountains are protected by the Majella National Park. They are home to a typical wildlife which is often visible even nearby the villages: the Abruzzo wolf and the Marsican bear add charm to a unique environment. The cherry on top of this ski mountaineering journey is the typical cuisine that offers simple and genuine dishes with excellent wines! A real 5 star trip!
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Adriano Ferrero
Global Mountain Alpine Guide
Alpine guide since 1998, always passionate about travelling, skiing and climbing, horses and open spaces, sports and nature. After years of traveling around the world, he gives birth to the idea of Snowder® which, in addition to being a brand, aims to be a "way" of travelling, where the practice of a sport such as ski mountaineering becomes an excellent "excuse" to travel, a reason to discover distant lands – even better if little frequented – new people, snow and unknown landscapes.
Contact meTravel program
DAY 1: gathering of the participants in Cuneo at 8.00 AM at the Globalmountain Alpine Guides headquarter or at the airport; transfer by minibus equipped with ski rack for a trip of about 8 hours to Caramanico Terme; accommodation and dinner at the Ede Hotel.
DAY 2: after a short transfer to the Saint Nicolao village, the ski mountaineering journey in Maiella starts with an excursion to Monte Rapina (2027m asl); an optimal itinerary for approaching these mountains, then we will descent on the broad slopes of the northern side.
DAY 3: Excursion to the majestic Monte Amaro (2793m asl) along the Rava della Giumenta Bianca, one of the classical itineraries in the Apennines!
DAY 4: transfer to Passo di Lanciano from which we will start, next to the Majelletta ski resorts, to climb to the summit of the Blockhaus which in German means "house of stones" (2145m asl). From the top we will make a good skiing of about 300m down to the Di Marco refuge and subsequent ascent from which the beautiful and pleasant final skiing takes place.
DAY 5: a nice end with the trip to Monte Pescofalcone (2657m asl) passing through the Rava del Ferro, a sinuous itinerary in a Dolomitic environment that offers an exceptional view of the Majella massif and unforgettable skiing.
DAY 6: quick visit to the town of Pescara and return to Cuneo.
Is it for me?
Adventure
Freeride/ski touring
Commitment
Landscapes
Travel factor
Gastronomy
Culture and folklore
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Other informations
Departure and return
Cuneo or Airports
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Identity card for EU citizens; Passport for NON EU citizens.
The price includes
- Rental and roundtrip by minibus from Cuneo to Caramanico Terme
- Fuel and motorway toll
- Overnight stay in hotel with breakfast, after-excursion snack and dinner
- 4-days long ski mountaineering program with assistance and accompaniment by the UIAGM Globalmountain Alpine Guide
Price per person
from € 1120
Deposit of € 336
Departure
- 20 - 24 February 2025 Proceed with registration
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