Sulden am Ortler, South Tyrol, Italy
Italy
Freeride
Camp
Overview
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights*
LOCATION
Sulden am Ortler, South Tyrol / Italy
FREERIDE PACKAGE
Four-day ski pass, daily freeride guiding, theoretical and practical avalanche and safety training.
MEETING POINT
Sulden, South Tyrol / Italy
ACCOMMODATION
Four nights in a three-star classic alpine house, with rooms accommodating 2-4 people, breakfast included
PRICE
€1,390
*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Sulden, Italy until the departure home from the same place.
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Description
Tyrol’s version of Siberia
Located at the foot of the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s highest peak – the 3,900 metre Ortler – Sulden sits 1,906 meters above sea level and was probably one of the most isolated villages in the Alps until 1825 when the Stelvio Pass was built. This paved pass is one of the world’s most beautiful mountain roads, doubling as a stretch of the Giro d’Italia cycling race each summer.
Of course the wild natural environment encircling Sulden has barely changed, and it’s remained a destination for those wanting to lose and seclude themselves. This is where Winston Churchill came to rest between the two world wars, where composer Richard Strauss visited, and where German chancellor Angela Merkel has returned more than once. But, tellingly, Sulden is the birthplace of Reinhold Messner too – one of the giants of modern mountaineering. This is where he launched his school for alpinists, opened a museum, and even operated a yak farm!
So, starting out from Sulden, we also go on a wilderness discovery adventure, heading toward the mighty Ortler. We avoid the tracks and pistes, and stick to the untouched snow of the yet-to-be-discovered natural landscape.
Safety always comes first
Our local mountain guides will be leading us on our journey of discovery up Ortler, ensuring that while we stay off the beaten track, trekking through wild forests and scrambling up canyons, we remain safe.
Even for the most intrepid mountaineers, safety always comes first. So, on the first night, the guides hold a detailed safety briefing about what’s involved in freeriding, and what to do in case of an avalanche. The next morning there’s practical training, where we show you how to find and save someone who’s buried under snow. Just in case.
During four days of skiing and snowboarding, there are three half-day guided backcountry freeride tours, where we uncover the untouched Tyrol’s stunning natural world. After all, we are in one of Europe’s largest national parks. And, by the end of each day, we’ll be enjoying a hot sauna and sumptuous meals in restaurants offering Italian and central European cuisine.
There are different groups for different skill-levels, and you can take part in the camp if you’re at least an intermediate skier or snowboarder. If you love the idea of fresh, deep snow – you’re going to have a good time!
Tour package
Italy Freeride Camp
€1,390
4 → 8 March 2026
More dates available for private groups
Included in the price
4 nights accommodation and hearty breakfast
4-day ski pass
At least three half-day guided freerides
Theoretical and practical avalanche safety training
Professional mountain guides
GoBeyond tour guide
Optional extras
A single bedroom has a surcharge of €240 (as long as available)
Extra night stay with breakfast at the Mountain Lodge €150 per room
Upon request, the GoBeyond team will book the best available flight tickets for you. The handling fee is based on the price of the ticket:
– under €1,000: €30
– above €1,000: €50
If you need a visa – determined by your nationality – and you want us to arrange it for you, the administration fee is €35
Further expenses
Travel expenses – to Sulden, South Tyrol / Italy
Insurance (which covers freeriding)
Personal expenses
Lunches & Dinners
Details
The slopes
Our base for the camp is Sulden am Ortler, at the foot of the highest peak in the South Tyrolean freeride paradise. From this isolated Italian town, the lift will take us up to 3250m, where every freerider finds their dream: shocking alpine views, endless powder and perfect slopes. This playground guarantees pure freedom for those who are fanatical about seeking out the slides when they can make the first tracks in the snow.
Program
5-day itinerary
Arrival during the afternoon to the mythical town of Solda / Sulden am Ortler.
On the way, there is a possibility to stop in the toll-free mountain village of Samnaun, where petrol, alcohol, tobacco, and perfumes are especially cheap.
We meet in the bar of hotel Nives and share some pizzas and beers with the powder hunter's excitement in the air.
After a hearty breakfast early in the morning, we meet our guides at the main gondola and get some insights about the snow conditions and route plans.
Most likely we start skiing with a top to bottom off-piste on the classic route, so the guides can measure the skiing/snowboarding levels of the team. Based on that we form smaller groups and continue scoring the powder turns and couloirs.
The evening starts in the lobby of the hotel where we share our knowledge of avalanche safety followed by a nice welcome dinner in an amazing Michelin recommended family restaurant.
Freeride as much as we can, the groups and exact routes will be decided by Olaf, the leader of the local mountain rescue team.
After spending a great day off-piste, everybody will try their avalanche transceivers and probes on the field of the avalanche safety center.
Usually the longest and most complex freeride tour starts with some climbing on the glacier if the weather allows us.
After this exhilarating experience, we chill out in the amazing wellness center of the most elegant hotel in the town, then we celebrate with a farewell dinner with beloved Italian cuisine in the family restaurant again.
After breakfast, everybody can enjoy a more relaxed day at their own pace on the already well-known tracks before heading home with aching legs, sun-kissed cheeks and everlasting memories.
The time of departure is flexible, depending on how long the journey home takes.
Upon request you can stay for another night if you have a longer ride home.
Our guides
Bart
Tour Guide
Bart grew up in South Tyrol. He worked as a regional marketing director for Red Bull before founding his own sports PR agency. Without his local knowledge, the Base Camp freeride trip wouldn't have been possible.
Levi
Business Developer & Tour Guide
One of our most seasoned guides: wherever he is, you can count on him to organize, negotiate, handle, and control even the most extreme circumstances you can imagine.
Olaf
Mountain Guide
Olaf has been the head of the Sulden mountain rescue team for over twenty years and an active member since 1980. No one knows the peaks of Ortler and Königspitze, the glaciers cascading from them, or the area’s freeride routes better than he does.
Your tailor-made South Tyrolean adventure
Riding Sulden with your friends? Would you have more time to improve your skills? Do you want to go with your family who are not all freeriders, and they want to ski the official slopes or chill in the spa while others go off-piste? If you're looking for a different time, a trip with friends, a little more or less challenge, don't hesitate to contact us with your ideas and we'll be happy to organise the adventure of your dreams.
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