 Poster: A snowHead
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I’ve not skied in the Dolomites for a while but a group of friends are heading over to Kronplatz this year in mid-March. I've been dreaming of a ski safari for a number of years so seemed the perfect opportunity to organise one for me and a couple of the more adventurous skiers in the group.
With thanks to the posts here on Snowheads for pointing me in the right direction, thought I’d share plans to add to the collection.
I’ve stayed in Colfosco many times but always over the new year, so hoping March will be a little less crowded even with the Olympics. I’ve done a few trips across to Val Gardena, the Sellaronda numerous times, Lagazuoi too many times to remember, the Marmolada at least twice and across to Cortina once the Skylift was put in. Keen to revisit and also explore a little further afield.
Welcome any thoughts around route, lunch stops and ski runs not to miss.
Day One: Kronplatz to Sieser Alm / Alpe di Siusi.
Via Colfosco and Val Gardena (and the Super  .
Lunch: Rifugio Fermeda above Col Raiser on HeidaAmsterdams recommendation as the best pizza ever. Looking forwards to being the judge of that!
Overnight: Rifugio Molignon, Seiser Alm. Half board 126 Euros per person. Access via snowmobile, pick up at Almrosenhütte.
Day Two: Seiser Alm / Alpe di Suisi to ??.
Still working out accommodation. Either somewhere in Ciampiac / Buffaure (Val di Fassa area) or near Passo Fedaia at the bottom of the Marmolada.
Morning ski around Seiser Alm then bus to from Saltria to Monte Pana and rejoin the Sellaronda. Depending on destination – off at Belvedere and ski round Ciampiac and Buffaure. Or ski around Arabba heading over to Passo Fedaia.
Accommodation wise: Baita Cuz is sold out of the cheaper rooms, only the deluxe going for 320 euros per night which is too much. Have emailed both Rif Ciampiac and Rif Tobia del Giagher but not heard back. Even contacted Rif Gardeccia by Pera di Fassa which is even further over and probably a bit too much hassle but still waiting to hear back from them.
Over Passo Fedia way I’ve contacted Rif Castiglioni – the snowmobile across the lake sounds fun, but no reply yet. Could also try Rif Fedaia but not contacted them yet.
Also awaiting response from Rif Des Alpes.
Welcome any other suggestions on accommodation and lunch options.
Suspect delay in responding is due to them all having a well deserved break after the summer season. So may just require some patience on my part.
Day Three: Marmolada to Civetta
Morning explore depending on overnight location but finish with trip up the Marmolada before getting the ski bus across to Alleghe. Explore Civetta.
Overnight: Passo Staulanza Refuge, requires collection from Palafervra. 100 Euro half board per person. Has a sauna and hot tub available for extra cost.
Day Four: Civetta to Cinque Torre
Explore Civetta a bit more depending on previous day. Get ski bus across to Cinque Torre. Perhaps head further into Cortina depending on winter Olympics situation.
Overnight: Rif Averau. Half board. 80 Euros per person.
Day Five: Cinque Torre to Kronplatz (for a couple more days skiing)
Ski locally, perhaps a longer lazy breakfast, and then across to Laguazuoi and down to Rif Scotoni for big lunch (want to try that mixed grill) to finish off the trip. Roll down to the horse pull and ski across to La Villa / Badia and bus back to Kronplatz.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Too much going on there for my aging noggin. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Brilliant - thanks Luigi.
Compared to hut to hut ski touring I’m hoping this will be a light pack - especially with some good merino.
Failing that, I’ll just have to be a bit smelly.
Although acknowledge back packs on chairlifts are a pain.
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Fedarola looks amazing but with a price tag to match - 510 euros a night for the Comfort Room.
Worth a stop for lunch though.
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In Civetta area, Ristorante La Ciasela has amazing views of Pelmo, Cima Fertazza has amazing views of Civetta.
There are good eats everywhere in Civetta. Col dei Baldi is probably the poshest. Pizzas are great at Fontanabona in the forest. Cheap Pastin (local sausage patty) panini at the window snack bar at Scoiattolo at Piani di Pezze, the mid-station on the Alleghe side. Get the full works with onions, peppers and maybe cheese...delicious for about €8!
Cheap eats including fantastic burgers at Bepi in Zoldo sector. S'un Paradis is paradisaical
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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@skipig, HI, I wonder if this message will get to 'skipig'. After Some advice. I would like to join Snowhead skiers in 2026 if a trip is organised, but must admit, I just can't navigate this website to find the relevant information. Can you help? Pressing 'submit' in hope...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks for this...
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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This sounds amazing - could you ultimately post a trip report with pics of the Refugio? I did a 3 night DIY one, Alleghe, Scoiattoli, Lagazuoi. The latter two refugio were superb with unbelievable views and a jacuzzi and sauna respectively. I would love to do another one so am interested in other locations.
We carried a pair of ski socks and underwear for each day and a second thermal top. Good thermals should be odour resistant, years ago I did 9 days trekking in Nepal in cheap ones and they were fine. I have silk ones that are super light also, you could easily carry a third one.
You may be able so save space by not bringing footwear and relying on the "house" crocs most refugios seem to have. Alternatively, pack a small pair of slip on type footwear.
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