Ski mountaineering represents one of the most authentic ways to experience the mountains in the winter: with skis on your feet and climbing skins attached you can ascend snowy valleys, quiet forests and alpine slopes until reaching panoramic summits, from which spectacular and rewarding descents on fresh snow begin. The ski mountaineering trips organized by Campo Base Travel are ideal for those seeking to combine sport, nature and discovery of the surrounding territory by participating in guided tours in the most scenic mountains of the Alps, of the Dolomites and Northern Europe.
In the Dolomites and in Trentino, ski mountaineering gives you the opportunity to explore scenic alpine environments, immersed in nature’s silence and far from crowded slopes. Our ski mountaineering itineraries in the Dolomites and Val di Sole are aimed at skiers with solid experience who want to tackle scenic ascents and long descents on fresh snow, improve their technique and explore new routes safely with certified UIAGM alpine guides.
Most of our itineraries unfold among the mountains in western Trentino and are based in Val di Sole, one of the most interesting areas for ski mountaineering thanks to the presence of large mountain groups and the variety of routes it offers. Within a few kilometers the landscape shifts from the dramatic towers of the Brenta Dolomites to the glaciers of the Adamello, to the Ortles‑Cevedale peaks, creating the ideal terrain for ski touring: glacial valleys, wide snow-covered slopes, high altitude traverses, and summits offering up to 2,000 meters of descent. The professional support of UIAGM alpine guides allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of the surrounding environment and the quality of the descents, managing risk assessment and proper use of avalanche safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe).
During the 3-day hut-to-hut ski mountaineering tour in the Adamello area, the route varies each day linking different alpine huts on routes selected by UIAGM alpine guides based on snow conditions and weather. You’ll spend two nights in comfortable alpine huts where you’ll experience the warmth of the traditional alpine hospitality, enjoy excellent dinners made with local products, and relax under clear, starry skies. On the 6-day ski mountaineering itinerary you’ll cross the Brenta Dolomites, Adamello and Ortles-Cevedale. Each night you sleep in comfortable hotels in Val di Sole and each day you explore different areas, moving from one mountain group to the other for a rich and varied experience, always alongside a certified UIAGM alpine guide.
Beyond the Alps, Campo Base Travel also organizes guided group ski mountaineering trips in Norway, a destination that is becoming increasingly popular among ski mountaineering enthusiasts thanks to its unique scenery of fjords and the Arctic Ocean. Here, ski mountaineering feels completely different: mountains rise from the sea and slopes end a few meters from the fjords with stunning 360-degree views over the ocean.
Guided group ski mountaineering trips in Norway, such as in the Lofoten islands or in the Lyngen Alps, combine moderate panoramic ascents and powder descents that lead down to snowy beaches and small fishing villages. Dyas in the mountains end in characteristic rorbu, the iconic red fishermen’s cabins by the sea, where you can relax and relieve the day, perhaps soaking in a hot tib while watching the Northern Lights.
Among the guided northern destinations offered by Campo Base Travel, there also Iceland, one of the most original choices for those seeking a ski mountaineering trip far from the usual routes. Here ski mountaineering allows you to discover remote mountains, snowy slopes that run all the way down to the ocean, and vast glaciers alternating with volcanic landscapes and rugged coastlines. Advanced mountaineering skills are not necessary, but it is fundamental you feel comfortable moving in a winter environment and spend full days in the mountains, are able to handle significant ascents and ski in fresh snow.
Each program is led by certified UIAGM alpine guides, that take care of route selection, group safety and adjust the itinerary based on the participants’ abilities. Whether it’s a ski mountaineering weekend in Trentino, or a multi-day itinerary in the Brenta Dolomites, Adamello and Ortles‑Cevedale, or a ski mountaineering trip in among the Norwegian fjords, the goal is always to help you experience winter in mountain sin an authentic, intense and immersive way.
Joining a ski mountaineering trip with Campo Base Travel means discovering the mountains step by step, climbing with skins and enjoying the freedom of skiing down natural slopes on fresh snow. It’s an experience that combines sport, adventure and a connection with nature, taking you through some of the most beautiful winter landscapes in the Alps and Northen Europe.
