It is the most famous ski tour in Italy and one of the best known in the world: the Sella Ronda (also called the 4-Pass Tour) is a ski circuit that allows skiers to “circumnavigate” the entire Sella Group with skis on their feet, crossing 4 fantastic Dolomite passes (Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, and Campolongo).
One of a kind, it spans a length of 40 km across 3 different geographical areas (Veneto, Trentino, Alto Adige) while remaining entirely in the Dolomites; you can ski across these magnificent mountains without ever repeating the same run. Completing the circuit takes between 4 and 6 hours depending on the fitness and skill level of the skiers tackling the route; it is suitable for intermediate skiers and therefore accessible to a wide public, though not recommended for beginners.
For this 2013/14 winter season, the Sella Ronda is ready to welcome crowds of visitors, with its opening scheduled for Saturday, December 7, though initially in the counterclockwise direction only.
While the 4-Pass Tour can normally be skied both clockwise and counterclockwise, right now only the counterclockwise direction is open because safety testing is underway on the new Dantercepies gondola lift, even though the slope of the same name is open (the gondola lift is scheduled to open on December 20).
To ski the Sella Ronda counterclockwise, simply follow the green signs (see map).
Dolomiti Superski’s reminder remains in effect, advising all skiers to reach the final pass before 3:30 pm so they can return to their starting point in time. In the event of bad weather (blizzards or high winds), some lifts may be closed.
The Ski Pass price during this initial opening phase (pre-season) is €42.00 until December 21, 2013.
Search engine giant Google has also taken an interest in the Sella Group, using its “Street View” technology to map the entire circuit and integrate it into Google Maps: just click on Google Ski View Sella Ronda to ski the Dolomites virtually.
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