The Skitour of the First World War takes about 7–8 hours, covers 82.50 km, and starts in Alleghe, one of the four resorts of the Ski Civetta ski area. To complete the tour, you need the Dolomiti Superski lift pass.
The route circles around Col di Lana, the symbolic mountain of the First World War, where fierce battles were fought. Along the way you can admire historic military tunnels, war posts, and breathtaking views of iconic Dolomite peaks such as Civetta, Pelmo, Cinque Torri, Tofane, Fanis, and Sella.
If you start from Alleghe (1,000 m), you first reach Piani di Pezzè and then Col dei Baldi (1,922 m), with stunning views of Pelmo and Civetta. The route descends briefly before climbing to Col Fioret (2,100 m). Ski down to Pescul (1,415 m) and take the shuttle bus to the Fedare Hut on the Giau Pass (2,000 m), connected to the Averau Hut by chairlift. From here, ski the slopes of the Cinque Torri, then take another shuttle to the Falzarego Pass. A cable car brings you to Lagazuoi (2,800 m), offering one of the most spectacular panoramas of the Dolomites.
From Lagazuoi, ski the famous Armentarola run past the Scotoni Hut. At the valley floor, a horse‑drawn sleigh takes you to the slopes of San Cassiano. Continue toward Piz Sorega, Prà Longià, and the lower station of the Cherz lifts.
Climb to the Campolongo Pass, descend to Arabba, then rise again to Porta Vescovo. The next section leads down to Passo Padon, Passo Fedaia, and finally Malga Ciapèla. Ski through the spectacular Serrai di Sottoguda, a narrow canyon lined with frozen waterfalls. At the end, a shuttle bus returns you to the starting point.
You can also start the tour in Alta Badia, taking a taxi bus from Hotel Armentarola to the Falzarego Pass (paid service).
