Sulden am Ortler, South Tyrol, Italy
No Freerider Left Unmoved
5 days / 4 nights*
Sulden am Ortler, South Tyrol / Italy
Four-day ski pass, daily freeride guiding, theoretical and practical avalanche and safety training.
Sulden, South Tyrol / Italy
Four nights in a three-star classic alpine house, with rooms accommodating 2-4 people, breakfast included
€1,190
*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Sulden, Italy until the departure home from the same place.
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.
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!
The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Sulden, South Tyrol / Italy until the departure home from the same place. The way there and back might take an extra day, depending on where you are travelling from.
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
A single bedroom has a surcharge of €240 (as long as available)
Extra night stay with breakfast at the Mountain Lodge €50
Travel expenses – to Sulden, South Tyrol / Italy
Insurance (which covers freeriding)
Personal expenses
Lunches & Dinners
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.