Ski touring Italian style : the Alpe Devero

Activity details

Ski touring Italian style: the Alpe Devero

Immerse yourself in a charming corner of Italy, nestled between Valais and Ticino: the Alpe Devero. Situated at 1,640 meters, this idyllic village provides the perfect setting for a week of ski touring. Surrounded by larch forests and alpine peaks, explore varied routes tailored to your preferences, all within a preserved and authentic atmosphere.

Your base camp will be the Agriturismo di Crampiolo, where warm hospitality and traditional Italian cuisine will add a unique flavor to your stay. This star-shaped touring format allows you to enjoy each day with a light pack, focusing fully on the joy of skiing and discovery.

Les Highlightsforts

• Authenticity and cultural immersion

Level and equipment

Gear List

Clothing:

• Waterproof and breathable jacket (Goretex type) with hood
• Breathable ski pants (Goretex type)
• Warm down jacket
• Fleece
• Thermal base layers
• One pair of ski socks
• Beanie and neck gaiter
• Cap
• Light gloves
• Warm and waterproof gloves

In your backpack:

• 30/35L comfortable backpack designed for ski touring (ski and ice axe carry system)
• Sunglasses (Category 4)
• Ski goggles
• High-protection sunscreen and lip balm
• Thermos or water bottle (minimum 1 liter)
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp (charged)
• Waterproof pouch with ID, CAS membership card if applicable, cash, insurance documents, and public transport pass
• Day’s picnic and snacks (picnic can also be purchased at the refuge)
• Personal first aid kit
• For overnight in the hut: sleeping liner, thermal top and spare socks, cleansing wipes (as water is not always available in huts), small toiletry kit

Technical and rescue gear:

• Skis with touring bindings, skins, ski crampons, and poles with large baskets for off-piste skiing
• Ski touring boots
• Avalanche transceiver (3 antennas minimum and marking function), shovel, and probe
• Harness, crampons (with anti-snow plates), and ice axe

Upon request, we can recommend a partner store for equipment rental.

Your outing

Day 1:
Travel from Switzerland to Alpe Devero via the Simplon Pass (about 3 hours from Martigny – Verbier). Start your adventure with a climb up Monte Cazzola (2,330m) using the ski lifts, followed by approximately 200m of ascent on skins. Enjoy a beautiful descent to Alpe Devero, then a short 30-minute climb to reach the Agriturismo di Crampiolo.

Day 2:
Head towards Punta Marani (3,108m), also known as Schwarzhorn, a peak that marks the border between the Binntal in Switzerland and Italy.

Day 3:
Explore Pizzo Bandiera (2,750m), a peak offering a spectacular panorama over the entire Alpe Devero cirque.

Day 4:
Conclude your stay with the ascent of Pizzo Cervandone (3,210m), before returning to Martigny – Verbier in the late afternoon, with memories to last a lifetime.

This program is indicative and may be adjusted by your guide depending on conditions, weather, and the group.