The "Panorama" Ski Tour is basically the ski-on-foot sightseeing route along the Val di Fassa.
Starting from Arabba, more precisely from the "Porta Vescovo" side, you reach Passo Pordoi then continue towards the "Ciampac" ski area.
From here you arrive at the "Buffaure" locality, where you find the entrance to the famous "Vulcano" slope (Note: black slope for experts) which, with its thrilling gradients, leads down to the town of Pozza di Fassa.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Adjust your speed according to your abilities and respect other piste users.
Comply with the rules set by the piste and cable car operators.
Always let someone know where you are heading and the approximate duration of the outing, and avoid going alone.
The emergency phone number is 112 or 118 (ambulance).
Tips and suggestions
It is possible to be accompanied by a ski instructor. For more information, consult Arabba Ski School or Dolomites Réba Ski School.
For the piste map of the ski route, check this link.
Before setting off, we recommend checking the weather conditions, as mountain weather changes rapidly, as well as the trail conditions.
Roadbook
Starting from Arabba, more precisely from the "Porta Vescovo" side, taking the "Portados" and "Fodom" gondolas and the four-seater "Lezuo" chairlift, you reach the Passo Pordoi ski area. Once at the top, descending on slope no.2 "Belvedere" you arrive at "Col De Rossi", from where the homonymous cable car descends to Alba di Canazei.
Once at the valley floor, cross the state road to take the cable car leading to the "Ciampac" ski area.
From here, via the "Ciampac - Sella Brunech" and "Roseal - Giumela" chairlifts, you reach the "Sella Brunech" locality, where you take slope no. 12 "Orsa Maggiore" and the "Pala del Geiger" chairlift leading to the "Buffaure" locality. Here is the entrance to the famous "Vulcano" slope (Note: black slope for experts) which, with its thrilling gradients, leads down to the town of Pozza di Fassa.
The return is made via the same route.
Car Parking area "Arabba center"
Electric charging station Arabba
Burz Hütte
Old Mill of Arabba
Lake "Liech de Cal Väscov"
Lake Zoèl
Fodom Hütte
Photo Point Pordoi Pass
Museum of the first World War
Passo Pordoi
Col di Rosc
Belvedere - Col dei Rossi viewpoint
Ciampac viewpoint
Rifugio Tobià del Giagher
Col de Valvacin - Buffaure viewpoint
L Segat - The sylviculture
Public transport
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Directions
By car
- From Innsbruck, take the Brenner Highway A22 to the Bressanone tollgate, then continue through Val Pusteria, Val Badia, and Passo Campolongo.
- From Verona/Milan, take the Brenner Highway A22 to the Egna Ora tollgate, then continue through Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, Passo Pordoi, and Arabba.
- From Venice, take Highway A27, exit Belluno, and follow Agordina 203 to Agordo, Caprile, and Arabba.
By train
Nearest train stations:
- Belluno - 70 km
- Brunico - 48 km
- Ponte Gardena - 51 km
By bus
- Brunico - 47 km connection via SAD line www.sad.it
- Belluno - 70 km connection via Dolomitibus line www.dolomitibus.it
By plane
- Venice Treviso/Venice Marco Polo – 160/170 km
- Innsbruck - 140 km
- Verona – 270 km
- Milan Bergamo/Milan Malpensa - 310/400 km
Parking
A free parking lot is available near the "Porta Vescovo" cable car and close to the Church of Arabba.Coordinates
Equipment
The skier's kit:
- ski base layer pants
- thermal ski base layer shirt
- knee-high ski socks
- technical ski turtleneck
- waterproof long ski pants
- sweatshirt, fleece, or technical goose down jacket
- padded, breathable, and waterproof ski jacket
- neck warmer
- ski gloves
- ski helmet (mandatory up to 14 years old, HIGHLY recommended after that age)
- anti-glare ski goggles
- sunscreen
- ski boots
- skis (ask the rental shop or dealer for advice on the length)
- ski poles
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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