Night ski touring in Madonna di Campiglio
Enthusiasts of ski touring and ski mountaineering now have the opportunity to ascend traditional routes to the area’s mountain lodges and shelters (which will be open and where alpine rescue service will be on hand) before heading back down the slopes after hours, when all the crowds have gone home, on the dates and times indicated below.
DATES: from Saturday 7 December 2024 to Saturday 5 April 2025 (excluding Tuesday 31 December 2024)
* The end date is subject to change based on late-season snow conditions.
DAYS/AREA:
Tuesday & Thursday – Grostè
Saturday – Pradalago
TIME:
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
LODGES AND SHELTERS:
Rifugio Graffer and Rifugio Viviani Pradalago
*Paid parking at Fortini
Starting directly from the town center along the Belvedere slope.
Fortini-Graffer itinerary
ascent: start from Fortini – take the Pozza Vecia and Graffer runs up to Rifugio Boch or Rifugio Graffer.
descent: Graffer and Pozza Vecia runs back to Fortini.
- When: every Tuesday and Thursday (from 7.12.24 to 5.04.25, no 31.12.24), from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Start: Fortini
- Arrival: Rifugio Graffer
- Elevation gain: 618 m (2,028 ft)
- Total length: 5.924 km (3.68 mi)
Fortini-Viviani itinerary
ascent: start from Fortini – take the Pradalago Facile run up to Rifugio Viviani Pradalago.
descent: Pradalago Facile run back down to Fortini.
- When: every Saturday (from 7.12.24 to 5.04.25), from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Start: Fortini
- Arrival: Rifugio Viviani
- Elevation gain: 432 m (1,417 ft)
- Total length: 3.27 km (2.03 mi)
Important!
- The itineraries and related runs will not be lit on the dates and times specified.
- Headlamps are required.
- Check snow and weather conditions before heading out to be sure that you will be able to complete your selected itinerary.
- It is prohibited to go outside the specified itineraries or the authorized ski runs. With the exception of the dates and times specified above, snow groomers will be operating on the slopes using winches and cables under tension.
- The recommended itineraries feature two-way traffic. Beware of downhill skiers and keep right when ascending.
If you have never done ski touring at night but would still like to experience the thrill, you can also enjoy an outing in the company of an alpine guide!