A Skiing Week in Dolomiti Superskirama: From Bare Roads to Fresh Powder

Arriving in Vermiglio at the end of January, the first impression was not what you might expect from a ski week. It was dark, the road was clear, and there was no snow in sight at lower elevations. After a long journey, it raised a quiet question: would winter fully deliver this time?

That question did not last long. Overnight snowfall set the tone, and throughout the week we were surprised more than once by fresh snow — waking up to newly covered landscapes and better conditions than the day before.

 

Snow over night

  

We had chosen Vermiglio as our base, and it quickly proved its value. Quiet and slightly removed, it offered a calm contrast to the larger ski areas while keeping everything within reach.

 

Life is Gud, with snow even better

The week unfolded across the Dolomiti Superskirama in a varied rhythm, each day adding a different perspective.

 

 

We began in Marilleva, easing into the week with long, accessible runs and a first glimpse of improving conditions. From there, we headed to Passo Tonale, where the higher altitude already offered more consistent snow and wide, open slopes.

 

          

 

Sunshine on Tonale 

 

 

Peio followed as a contrast — quieter, more scenic, and set within the Stelvio National Park. With fresh snow settling in, the experience there felt particularly calm and immersive.

 

 Peio

 

Next came Folgarida, bringing us back into a more connected ski area, with longer routes and a slightly livelier atmosphere. By this point, the repeated snowfall had transformed the landscape entirely.

 

 Belvedere cabin

 

Returning to Tonale and extending into Ponte di Legno added both variety and scale. The terrain opened up further, combining altitude with diverse runs and consistently strong conditions.

 

Tana dell' Orso - Ponte di Legno

 

Madonna di Campiglio marked one of the highlights of the week. Polished, well-organized, and expansive, it offered a different level of resort experience while still benefiting from the fresh snow that had been building throughout the days.

We closed the week back in Tonale, a fitting final stop where everything came together — reliable snow, open slopes, and the confidence that comes after several days on skis.

 

 

Snow canons were off this week 

 

One of the most rewarding breaks from skiing came with a visit to Terme di Peio. After several days on the slopes, stepping into the thermal baths — warm water, quiet surroundings, and views of a fully snow-covered landscape — offered a welcome contrast.

 

Terme

 

Evenings back in Vermiglio followed a steady rhythm. Returning from the mountains, the quiet of the village became part of the experience. Simple meals, time to unwind, and the anticipation of what the next morning might bring.

Looking back, what defined the week was not just the variety of ski areas, but the element of surprise. Arriving to bare roads and uncertainty, then being met with fresh snowfall again and again, made the experience feel dynamic and, ultimately, even more rewarding.

 

 

suspended in air 

 

By the time we left, the Dolomiti Superskirama had fully delivered: fresh snow, diverse terrain, and a week shaped by changing conditions as much as by the places themselves.