Advanced backcountry ski tour: The Plattkofel (2995m) – highest peak of the Alpe di Siusi
Guided ski tour to the Plattkofel - one of the most photographed landmarks of the Dolomites.
The Plattkofel is one of the few peaks of the Dolomites, which can be conquered on skies. The Plattkofel peak is 2900meter high and situated in the region Alpe di Siusi, in South Tyrol – Northern Italy.
Depending on the ascent route, either 918 or 1250 meter of altitude will be mastered on open terrain with an almost ideal steepness around 30°, accomanied by a stunning panorama view of the summit. As your local mountain guide I know the acutal snow conditions and avalanche situation. Depending on your skills and experience we will choose togheter the best route to the top.
What expects you during the guided Plattkofel ski tour?
The beauty of the Plattkofel peak is visible already from a distance and you will understand immediatedly, why it is a popular motive for photos. Not to mention the undescribable feeling, while standing on top of this freestanding mountain of the Dolomites, amazed about the outlook at the far end of the Alpe di Siusi region.
Since the mountain is located in the ski area Alpe di Siusi, we can weather take a lift ride to shorten the first part of the ascent or start from the valley. Both options are rewarding, since the tour is on mainly untouched territory.
The further we leave the busy ski area behind, the more silence and tranquility of nature will welcome us. At the beginning a presitent but entertaining part leads us on open fields to the Fassa pass end the Pattkofel hut. From here the summit slope starts and we will climb over the large plateau, that gives the mountain its name, toward the top of the Plattkofel.
Once we have reached the summit, we will be rewarded with a breathtaiking panoramic view of the winter landscape around us. Now its time to let our eyes wander: from the rugged peaks of the Langkofel, to the Antermoia in the Rosengarten are. On clear days, even King Ortler, the highest peak of South Tyrol, is visible.
After a decent rest on top of the Plattkofel peak, each ski tourer can finally set his or her own line in the snow. The huge slab of the Plattkofel allows many different variations in the descent. At the end of our tour we will meet at the Zallinger mountain hut to round of our ski tour experience.