Snow for the Euros.

[Buster Highmen]

Any general recs for a Euro trip in late April? I'm staying at a friend's in Bolzano from the 22nd to May 2nd and have the ability to travel pretty much anywhere in continental Europe during that period. The Ortler zone and the Dolomites (conditions dependent) are on my radar due to proximity, but we're also happy to head further west or north if conditions are substantially better.

Stay high, follow the snow.
I just got back from a spin through St. Moritz and the place has killer skiing among the 4 areas. Looks like Corvatsch closes April 28 and Diavolezza closes May 5.

[Beder]

Speaking of the Dolomites, how would you get there from the US…fly to Venice and get on the Cortina Express?

[Buster Highmen]

Speaking of the Dolomites, how would you get there from the US…fly to Venice and get on the Cortina Express?

Munich->Innsbruck->Brenner Pass->Brixen->Waldbruck?

[tgapp]

Coffee and skis appear to be two things Europe does not do well. Bring both from home for best results.

Good luck.

^^^^

this is the absolute truth

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[subtle plague]

Stay high, follow the snow.
I just got back from a spin through St. Moritz and the place has killer skiing among the 4 areas. Looks like Corvatsch closes March 28 and Diavolezza closes May 5.

Corvatsch closes April 28th.
But be aware most areas close early to mid April. Sulden should also be open. Adamello passo tonale is also open and has more snow.

Those that get you high usually later. Dolomites are basically closed that late.

[Island Bay]

Helbronner/Skyway without a guide?

The Missus and I are heading back to Aosta Valley, and we have plenty of old favourite spots to revisit, resort and touring.
However, we're really curious about skiing Helbronner/Toula.

Is it guide only, or ok for two reasonably switched on skiers to do on our own on a low avy risk day? Would very much appreciate your advice.

[rod9301]

Coffee and skis appear to be two things Europe does not do well. Bring both from home for best results.

Good luck.

I know you're joking, but true, in France, espresso is terrible. Everywhere else in Europe is great.

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[rod9301]

Helbronner/Skyway without a guide?

The Missus and I are heading back to Aosta Valley, and we have plenty of old favourite spots to revisit, resort and touring.
However, we're really curious about skiing Helbronner/Toula.

Is it guide only, or ok for two reasonably switched on skiers to do on our own on a low avy risk day? Would very much appreciate your advice.

No problem skiing without a guide

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[babybear]

Quel soulagement! We found what we were looking for

[bobinch]

Helbronner/Skyway without a guide?

The Missus and I are heading back to Aosta Valley, and we have plenty of old favourite spots to revisit, resort and touring.
However, we're really curious about skiing Helbronner/Toula.

Is it guide only, or ok for two reasonably switched on skiers to do on our own on a low avy risk day? Would very much appreciate your advice.

If you haven’t done it before err on the side of caution. I haven’t been recently but believe the ladders are no longer so access would be under the cables and into the 40+ degree couloir. And given it’s all South facing you probably want fresh snow which may conflict with your low avy risk criteria

[bobinch]

Any general recs for a Euro trip in late April? I'm staying at a friend's in Bolzano from the 22nd to May 2nd and have the ability to travel pretty much anywhere in continental Europe during that period. The Ortler zone and the Dolomites (conditions dependent) are on my radar due to proximity, but we're also happy to head further west or north if conditions are substantially better.

That’s very late season so only a few of the highest resorts will be left open and without all the lifts. Zermatt is open until 1st. Val d’Isere/Tignes and Val Thorens (but not 3V links) also options.

[Rossymcg]

Any general recs for a Euro trip in late April? I'm staying at a friend's in Bolzano from the 22nd to May 2nd and have the ability to travel pretty much anywhere in continental Europe during that period. The Ortler zone and the Dolomites (conditions dependent) are on my radar due to proximity, but we're also happy to head further west or north if conditions are substantially better.

Ischgl, Soelden und Obergurgl, Sutbital, Obertauern, Tignes and Val thoren.

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[Jeb McHardman]

Good advice all around. I should have clarified in my initial post that we're not particularly worried about lifts/areas being open or not--we're both very experienced with glacier travel and alpine climbing and the focus of this trip is definitely touring/ski mountaineering

[bobinch]

Good advice all around. I should have clarified in my initial post that we're not particularly worried about lifts/areas being open or not--we're both very experienced with glacier travel and alpine climbing and the focus of this trip is definitely touring/ski mountaineering

Hard to beat the high Alpine glaciers around Zermatt for that brief! Or head to Arolla and stay up at the spectacular Cabane des Vignettes if there’s any space left

https://www.alpsonline.org/reservati...id=226&lang=fr

[subtle plague]

Good advice all around. I should have clarified in my initial post that we're not particularly worried about lifts/areas being open or not--we're both very experienced with glacier travel and alpine climbing and the focus of this trip is definitely touring/ski mountaineering

Then sulden should be fun.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Put La Grave (until the end of April usually) and Cham (Cable Car until end of May I think) on the list. If you are strategic and get a weather window, it could be unreal. A guide, if you are into that type of thing, could be really helpful with bigger objectives that time of year.

[Rossymcg]

Good advice all around. I should have clarified in my initial post that we're not particularly worried about lifts/areas being open or not--we're both very experienced with glacier travel and alpine climbing and the focus of this trip is definitely touring/ski mountaineering

you not considered a hut to hut tour then?

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[Foggy_Goggles]

Some bucket list shit on the top of this list https://www.skierslodge.com/the-skii...endary-routes/

[Island Bay]

No problem skiing without a guide

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Thank you rod and bobinch.

Will investigate re the ladders.

[powfiend]

Guide not necessary however at this point in the season you’re skiing right after fresh dump and only until 11 and just to mid station. Plan on being there early to get your 3-4 laps in before heading to cour or skiing glacier noir back to Cham.

[Rossymcg]

@Jeb McHardman have you considered touring in Norway?

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[subtle plague]

@Jeb McHardman have you considered touring in Norway?

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It's quite the daily commute from Bozen

[Rossymcg]

It's quite the daily commute from Bozen

only a small puddle to navigate. I thought he was looking for Euro ideas? have you done any touring in Norway? the boat to different daily touring destination looks pretty ace

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[Rossymcg]

bit of incoming if the apps I use for snow aren't telling pork ribs again. what you think Oracle?

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[enlosandes]

A couple poser shots from Zermatt this week