Ski Touring Basics: introductory day for beginners in the Gsiesertal Valley

3/5 - 3/26/2027

You get to know the equipment, practise putting on and taking off the skins and receive an introduction to using the safety equipment with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. The programme also includes ascent technique and skiing off-piste. A day to try it out, get familiar with ski touring and decide whether it is the right mountain sport for you.

Difficulty: easy.

Time: 08:00 am.-04:00 pm.

Meeting point: 08:00 am. at the Head of the valley, St. Magdalena in the Gsiesertal Valley.

Costo: GP 60 €, 100 €.

Registration: Online booking by Thursday, 5:00 pm. at www.gsieser-tal.com/programme or directly at the tourist information office of the Dolomites Panorama Region Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten, T. +39 0474 978436.

Arrival

Meeting point: at the end of the valley, in front of the Talschlusshütte.

How to get to Gsiesertal Valley:

By car, follow the SS49-E66 to the Welsberg West exit and take the road into Gsiesertal Valley. It passes through Pichl and St. Martin before reaching St. Magdalena at the end of the valley.

By public transport, take the Pustertal train to Welsberg. From there, take bus 441 into Gsiesertal Valley, which stops in Pichl, St. Martin and St. Magdalena.

Good to know

For the ski tour, you’ll need touring skis with suitable climbing skins, ski touring boots, poles and a helmet, as well as a complete avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel and probe). Wear warm, weatherproof clothing and bring gloves, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Pack a change of clothes, a snack and a warm drink in your backpack.

Ski touring equipment rental: You can rent touring skis from Huski at the Guggenberg ski lift in Taisten and at the Berglift ski lift in St. Magdalena in the Gsiesertal valley. With your Guest Pass Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten, you receive a 10 % discount. Further information: www.huskirentals.com.

Cancellation conditions

Please contact the Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten holiday region on info@gsieser-tal.com. You can cancel your registration by the registration deadline and receive a refund of the amount paid.