Short though demanding climb to Malga Ra Stua. Stop at the farm-restaurant for a well deserved rest and then descend along the charming forest road down to St Ubertus.

Route

6.1 km

Time

2-3 h

Difference

355 m

Sloping

33° max

To check if open, or reserve a table, you need to call the Malga at +39 0436 5753.

Drive along the state road 51 towards Dobbiaco, about 6km from Cortina you encounter a sharp hairpin turn. There is St Hubertus, the starting point of the ski tour with its wide parking lot.

Wear your ski touring boots, apply the skins to your skis and start skinning up the forest road, well groomed by the farmhouse snowploughs.

The time required for the ascent is about 1 hour. Malga Ra Stua, lying amid amazing pasturelands, has been recently renovated to welcome its guests.

Once you reach the farm restaurant, we recommend changing your spare layer to avoid remaining sweaty. Take the skins off, block the bindings and get ready to ski down the same way of the ascent.

As stated above, this is a forest road, not a homologated ski run, therefore the descent is at your own risk.

The descent lasts about 20 minutes and is not dangerous, but you need to control your speed.

Though we feel a tour guide is not necessary, hiring a mountain guide for your complete safety is always a good idea.

Rest stop: Malga Ra Stua: +39 0436 5753

Recommended period:

From December to March

Recommended clothing:

Ski touring clothing + spare T-shirt

Minimum recommended age:

14 years

Route features:

groomed forest road

Hazards:

Check snow conditions with the restaurant owner; skiers are advised against attempting the descent with lack of snow or frozen patches along the road.

Exposure:

Medium

Remoteness:

Medium

Other itineraries:

hard

Malga Federa

A long ascent skinning up to Malga Federa. Enjoy the traditional local specialities of the farm restaurant and then get ready for an exciting descent along the forest road down to Lake Pianozes.

medium

Rifugio Mietres

Leisurely ascent to Rifugio Mietres. After a well deserved rest, enjoy skiing down the former ski run as far as Guargnè.

easy

Rifugio Dibona

Leisurely climb to Rifugio Dibona. Enjoy the delicacies offered by the Mountain inn for a snack, lunch, or dinner and then ski down the forest road as far as Malghe Fedarola.

Our offers:

Enjoy the wilderness in total freedom. Make the most of your holiday! Come and rent the latest ski touring models. Skins are included in the package.

1 day

51 €

2 days

97 €

3 days

137 €

4 days

170 €

5 days

197 €

6 days

219 €

+1 day

22 €

Livelli di difficoltà

Facile: Itinerario facile che non richiede tecnica particolare.

Medio: Pendii e valloni ampi, fino a 25 gradi.

Difficile: Pendii fino a 35 gradi; richiede buona tecnica su ogni tipo di neve.

Intenso: Pendii fino a 45 gradi senza forte esposizione; tra 30 e 40 gradi con esposizione forte o passaggi stretti; richiede una tecnica ottima.

Estremo: Pendii oltre i 45 gradi senza forte esposizione; a partire da 50 gradi con esposizione forte.

Grading system

Easy: easy itinerary that does not require any technical skill.

Medium: Wide slopes and deep valleys, steepness up to 25 degrees.

Difficult: Steepness up to 35 degrees, good technical skills on every type of snow conditions are required.

Severe: Steepness up to 45 degrees with little exposure; between 30 and 40 degrees with high exposure or narrow stretches. Excellent technique is required.

Extreme: Steepness over 45 degrees with little exposure and from 50 degrees with high exposure.

Please read!

Snow Service does not organize tours nor offers guiding services. We only suggest the safest and easiest itineraries you can enjoy with our products.