Ski Mountaineering to Passo Cir and Passo Crespeina

The ski mountaineering excursion to Passo Cir and Passo Crespeina is a fantastic hike. It develops in the Cir Range within an enchanting environment among the typical towers and the charming dolomite pinnacles and it offers breath-taking views. This tour, not too demanding, crosses two spectacular cols and it brings to the summit of Col Turond (or Col Toronn) from where the exciting ski descent through Val Chedul starts.

Dolomites, Cir Range
5 hours
Medium difficulty

Presence of nearby refreshment point
Maximum number of participants

Suitable for participants from 15 years

Information about the ski mountaineering excursion to Passo Cir and Passo Crespeina

The excursion starts from Rifugio Jimmi at Passo Gardena. It starts right away with the most demanding and steep section that leads to Passo Cir. It’s already time for amazing views on Mount Sassolungo, Mount Puez, Mount Sella and several more. After climbing towards Forcella Crespëina we reach the summit of Mount Col Toronn. The ski descent is motley and very fun; it stretches through Val Chedul onto Vallunga from where we take the ski lift to go back to Passo Gardena.

The ski mountaineering excursion features an 800 meters elevation gain and 1000 meters elevation loss. It requires good training and mastering of technical skills of ski mountaineering and is rated as AD (Rather Difficult). Maximum incline is 40 degrees.

Price for the ski mountaineering experience to Passo Cir and Passo Crespeina

€ 330 - Price up to 2 persons

€ 360 - Price up to 3 persons

€ 400 - Price up to 4 persons

Where to meet your mountain guide for a ski mountaineering to Passo Cir and Passo Crespeina

Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
Rifugio Jimmy
Passo Gardena - Colfosco
39033 Corvara in Badia - BZ
Meeting time 9.00 am
Geographic coordinates 46°33'23.3"N 11°48'37.2"E
Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site. The Rifugio Jimmi (Jimmi Hutte) is easily reachable from Val Gardena and Badia by Dolomiti Superski lifts and cableways.

What to bring

Skis
Ski boots
Telescopic poles
Skins
Ski crampons
Crampons
Avalanche kit
Avalanche backpack

What you need to know

Participants Anyone over the age of 15, with an adequate level of training and fitness, can participate in this experience.
Under 18 Minors under the age of 18, if unaccompanied, require a waiver of liability from the parent or guardian of the child, that must be given to the guide before the excursion begins.
Equipment Remember to bring the minimum required equipment for the activity. If you do not own the equipment let us know, we will provide it for you, if available or for hire.
Reservation The reservation for this experience is individual, with a dedicated mountain guide. It may be reserved for a number of participants no greater than the maximum number allowed.
Excursion price The price shown is for the excursion with the dedicated mountain guide. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
Prices are intended as: "starting from":
prices depend on the number of participants, the period of the trip/excursion, the characteristics of the activity, the itinerary and the conditions of the route; prices include the guide's assistance and technical support.
Safety The mountain guide may cancel or suspend the excursion or change the itinerary if minimum safety conditions are not guaranteed. Please view the terms.
Moderate terms of cancellation The terms of cancellation and change for this experience are moderate. Please view the terms.

How to reserve your mountain guide

To reserve a mountain guide for the ski mountaineering excursion to Passo Cir and Passo Crespeina, you must send a request that provides and specifies your contact information, the number of participants and the date/period in which you wish to take the excursion.
We will respond immediately to confirm the availability of the guide, the deadline, if any, to confirm the option for the reservation, methods of payment, characteristics and organization of the activity.
Once the reservation is confirmed, we will send you the receipt and the presentation voucher with the details of the service, the name of the mountain guide and all the contact information.