The Tonale Pass, in the municipality of Vermiglio, connects the Province of Trentino to the Region of Lombardia and divides the Val di Sole valley to Valle Camonica valley. It is a sunny plain where you can ski from the end of autumn to late spring, or even in summer on the glacier. Expert skiers shouldn't miss a descent on the Paradiso black Completely exposed to the sun Passo Tonale is the ideal place to learn how to ski with slopes suitable for beginners and experts alike. From the legendary pista nera Paradiso , 3 km in length and with a vertical drop of 710 metres, to the long and panoramic pista dell'Alpino with its 4,500 metres in length and 725 metre vertical drop. Passo Giau: summer activities. In summer the pass is perfect for trekking tours on the Dolomites: from here you can reach for example the Mondeval archaeological site in Val Fiorentina, where the skeleton of a man from the Mesolithic was found. Another interesting tour, thou longer and more demanding, is the route Giau Pass - Nuvolau - Giau Pass. The Most Rewarding Hikes In The Dolomites Corno Bianco Hike, Val di Fiemme. Level of Difficulty: Moderate Total walking distance: 4.9 kilometers, 3 miles Time: 3 hours Starting Point: Passo Oclini. The area of Corno Bianco, in Val di Fiemme (a valley spread across Trentino and Alto Adige) has some of the nicest hikes in the Dolomites. Due to the distances involved, the hike is less popular than some of the others in the Dolomites and so you won't find many crowds on the trails. Starts/ends: Passo Sella is both the start point and end point of the route. Distance/duration: 16.5 km. 5 – 7 hours, depending on stops. Difficulty level: Medium. Passo del Tonale, Ponte di Legno, 1-day climb via Mafia Bianca Join Marcello, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this challenging but fun 1-day mountaineering ascent of the Mafia Bianca goulotte. After a short approach, enjoy mixed climbing up to the summit ridge and great views of the surrounding mountains. in Dolomites, Europe, Italy. Santa Maddalena (St. Magdalena in German) is a village in Val di Funes (Villnösstal) in South Tyrol, Italy. This small mountain village is home to the historic Santa Maddalena Church, which is one of the most popular photo motifs in the region. It’s also the start of an excellent panoramic hike. And if You want to start a day earlier you can start at Passo Fedaia and Hike from there to Passo San Pellegrino then from Passo San Pellegrino to Rifugio Mulaz. Pale Di San Martino is a part of AV2 and you can check out the Passo Fedaia to Passo Cereda section in my Alta Via 2 guide, which is in the hut to hut section of my Italian Dolomites Pellizzano is a small characteristic village in the Val di Sole valley. It comprises the localities of Termenago and Castello, all situated on a plain. In this village, architecture and nature are one unit. Pellizzano consists of several houses featuring stone portals and peaceful courtyards and a church, built in the Gothic-Renaissance period. 14. Passo Giau. The Passo Giau is a high mountain pass and one of the most surreal places in the Dolomites. You can drive all the way up, using the winding roads that never seem to stop. But once you reach the parking lot you’ll be blown away by the views on a clear day! 9AuQo.