Sellaronda Ski Safari Cortina: 4 Passes, No Crowds

The guide takes you down slopes where most skiers never go.

A seven-hour ski safari through the Sellaronda loop in Cortina d'Ampezzo, led by a ski master guide who chooses routes based on your level and preference. You ski blue and red slopes across the four passes of the Dolomites, learning local stories and culture while avoiding the crowded runs. The itinerary is personalized: clockwise or counterclockwise around the Sella Ronda, the Great War tour with private transfer, or the Olympic slopes of Cortina itself.

The experience

The Sellaronda is a circuit through four mountain passes in the Dolomites, but the difference here is the guide's choice of which runs to take. Instead of following the marked route everyone else uses, you ski the quieter slopes where there are few people, which means more room to move and more time to take in the valleys. The guide explains the anecdotes and customs of the local culture as you go, so the day is not just about the skiing. It is about understanding the place you are moving through.

You choose the shape of the day. The Sellaronda loop runs clockwise or counterclockwise depending on what you prefer. If you want the Great War tour instead, a private transfer gets you to the sites without queues, and you can even arrange to pass by ice waterfalls on the way back. The Olympic slopes of Cortina and the World Cup slopes of Val Gardena are also options. What stays constant is that the guide picks routes suited to your skiing level, so there is no time spent on technique: only on exploring the valleys and having a full day on skis.

Lunch can happen in an exclusive location if you arrange it in advance. Otherwise, the day is yours to shape. The guide speaks English, Italian or Russian, and the whole outing runs seven hours.

What’s included

• Ski master guide in English, Italian or Russian for seven hours.
• personalized route choice based on your skiing level and preference.
• access to quiet runs and valleys across the Sellaronda loop or alternative tours.

Before you book

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Russian

Operated by Davide Vianello Guida accompagnatore e Maestro di sci

Is this one for you?The day runs seven hours on skis, so you need solid intermediate ability and stamina for a full morning and afternoon on the slopes. The guide builds the route to your level, so the pace is yours. You are not racing or standing still, just skiing the terrain that suits you and the valleys the guide knows.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Russian.

What does the Sellaronda loop actually cover?

The Sellaronda is a circuit through four passes in the Dolomites around the Sella massif. You ski it in a single day, choosing to go clockwise or counterclockwise, and the guide picks the quieter runs at your level rather than the main marked route.

Can I do the Great War tour instead of the Sellaronda?

Yes. The Great War tour visits sites from World War One in the same mountains, and a private transfer takes you between them without waiting in queues. You can also arrange to pass by ice waterfalls on the return.

What if I want to ski the Olympic slopes?

Cortina's Olympic slopes are an option the guide can build into your day instead of the Sellaronda loop, depending on your preference and skiing level.

Do I need to be an expert skier for this?

The tour works on blue and red slopes, so it is designed for intermediate skiers and above. The guide personalizes the route to your level, so you ski terrain that suits you without spending time on technique.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you can arrange to eat at an exclusive location if you request it when you book. You cover the cost of food and drinks during the day.