Ski Mountaineering to Mount Castello in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park with the Fassa Guide mountain guides. Awesome experience through various and very evocative dolomite environments

Long and demanding but extremely rewarding, the ski mountaineering excursion to Monte Castello in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park develops through various and very evocative dolomite environments. The strong effort required is rewarded by the magnificent view on the impressive mount range of the Tofane

Dolomites, Conturines Group
6 hours
Low difficulty

Presence of nearby refreshment point
Maximum number of participants

Suitable for adults and boys

Information about the ski mountaineering excursion to Monte Castello

The excursion starts from rifugio Pederü at an elevation of 1548 meters. We go up through the sled track and, crossing an upland surrounded by majestic rock walls, we reach rifugio Fanes (Ücia de Fanes, 2060 meters) and Passo di Limo (2174 meters).

The tour, then, goes on within a very evocative and enchanting environment and after a long climb through Vallon Bianco and a last steep stretch we reach our destination: the rock tooth of Mount Castello and the bivouac “Piccolo Bivacco della Pace” at an elevation of 2760 meters. The view to the the three Tofane and the Val Travenanzes is marvelous and priceless.

Skiing down the wide Vallon Bianco, often abundant in powder snow, we get to the starting point in Pederü.

The ski mountaineering excursion to Monte Castello in the Fanes- Senes- Braies Nature Park features a 1300 meters elevation gain and loss. It requires good training and mastering of technical skills of ski mountaineering and is rated PD (Not Quite So Difficult). Maximum incline is 35 degrees.

Price for the ski mountaineering excursion to Mount Castello

€ 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 excursion to Monte Castello

Meeting point On the day of your excursion, meet your guide at:
Rifugio Pederü
Via Val dei Tamersc, 16
39030 San Vigilio di Marebbe - BZ
Meeting time 8.00 am
Geographic coordinates 46°38'18.2"N 12°02'29.0"E
Transfer There are no transfers from the meeting point to the excursion site.

What to bring

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

What you need to know

Participants Anyone over the age of 16, 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 and possible transfer using the guide's private vehicle. It is valid for individual reservations for a number of participants that does not exceed the maximum number allowed.
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 in the Dolomites to Monte Castello, 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.