Black in Black™: ski safari.
In short
Every black run in Val Gardena in a single day, from the World Cup Saslong to the lesser-known walls only locals know how to find. Real gradients, lots of vertical and little transfer: experts with trained legs only. It is about 35 km of pistes, for expert skiers.
Updated October 202635km of pistes
expertlevel
4peaks
1ski areas
The route.
The stages in the order you ski them. Timings depend on snow, lift queues and stops: plan a full day.
- Selva
- Dantercepies
- Ciampinoi
- Monte Pana
- Alpe di Siusi
- Ortisei
- Col Raiser
- Selva
Peaks and runs.
The peaks
- Ciampinoi · 2,227 m · Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi
- Dantercepies · 2,150 m · Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi
- Col Raiser · 2,106 m · Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi
- Mont Sëuc · 1,984 m · Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi
Runs not to miss
- Saslong · black
- Ciampinoi 3 · black
- Cir · black
- Pilat · red
- Gran Pela · black
- Piz Sella · black
- La Ria · black
- Alfa · black
The ski areas.
The safari stays within the Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi ski area: the area's own ski pass is enough, or Dolomiti Superski.
Before you go.
- The day before, check which lifts and runs are open on the ski area's website or app: wind and snow can close a link.
- Start with the first lifts: a safari only works if you reach the last lift before it closes.
- On the slopes always follow the signs and the ski area's rules; altitudes and routes on this page are indicative.
With Dolomiti Experiences This is one of the 10 safaris Dolomiti Experiences organises in small groups of 3 to 8 skiers, starting from Val Gardena, from December to April. We are in a test phase: ask for dates and I will write when they open.
Ask for datesFrequently asked questions.
- How long is the Black in Black ski safari?
- About 35 km of pistes, along the route Selva → Dantercepies → Ciampinoi → Monte Pana → Alpe di Siusi → Ortisei → Col Raiser → Selva. Plan a full day, starting with the first lifts.
- What level do I need for the Black in Black ski safari?
- expert level. You need to handle black runs and long descents with ease.
- Which ski pass do I need?
- The safari stays within the Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi ski area: the area's own ski pass is enough, or Dolomiti Superski.
- Can I do it on my own?
- Yes: the stages on this page are enough to find your way, together with the ski area map. Dolomiti Experiences also organises it in small groups of 3 to 8 skiers from Val Gardena: you can ask for dates.