Vulcano: ski safari.
In short
Over the Sella to the Buffaure for the Vulcano: the black run dropping straight down to Pozza di Fassa, 566 m of vertical in just over 2 km, with pitches up to 58%. It is about 35 km of pistes, for expert skiers.
Updated October 202635km of pistes
expertlevel
4peaks
2ski areas
The route.
The stages in the order you ski them. Timings depend on snow, lift queues and stops: plan a full day.
- Sella Pass
- Canazei
- Alba · Ciampac
- Buffaure
- Vulcano run
- Pozza di Fassa
Peaks and runs.
The peaks
- Col dei Rossi · 2,389 m · Val di Fassa / Carezza
- Piz Sella · 2,194 m · Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi
- Ciampac · 2,147 m · Val di Fassa / Carezza
- Buffaure · 2,109 m · Val di Fassa / Carezza
Runs not to miss
- Vulcano · black
- Ciampac · black
The ski areas.
The safari crosses 2 ski areas (Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi, Val di Fassa / Carezza): you need the Dolomiti Superski pass, valid in all 12.
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 Vulcano ski safari?
- About 35 km of pistes, along the route Sella Pass → Canazei → Alba · Ciampac → Buffaure → Vulcano run → Pozza di Fassa. Plan a full day, starting with the first lifts.
- What level do I need for the Vulcano ski safari?
- expert level. You need to handle black runs and long descents with ease.
- Which ski pass do I need?
- The safari crosses 2 ski areas (Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi, Val di Fassa / Carezza): you need the Dolomiti Superski pass, valid in all 12.
- 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.