Just got back, amazing skiing. It has taken us three attempts to get the clockwise route 'correct', though there are many alternatives of course. The main issue for us has always been the Val Gardena area. Normally where we go wrong is joining the 'alternative route' up the Comici 1 and Comici 2 (blue) chairlifts, which are signed in very small letters. If you follow the route to the left at the summit of Comici 2 you'll end up on some challenging black runs and it can be hard to find your way back into the circuit. I believe the official (shortest) route doesn't actually use these lifts, so actually you continue descending (keep to the right, past them). Or you can choose to head up Comici 1 and optionally Comici 2, but then descend to the right so following the lifts you've just come up. It's a nice run. Otherwise the orange route is well marked out. Hope this comment helps someone!
HI Richie, im going on monday and am so excited. We are staying in St.Vigilio but will be starting the Sella ronda from Corvara. Our plan is to take a guide for the sella ronda at 400 euros. Is that necessary? we were told its advisable. Any tips or recommendations on routes etc would be very welcomingly received! Glad you have an amazing time
@@Vargolis That seems a lot of money to me if you're a competent skier (not surprised they recommend it...) Just follow the crowds and the signs! Basically if you keep the massif (you can't miss it) on the same side always, you can't go wrong. Generally it's well signed.. The piste map has a list of all the lifts to take in either direction (orange signs = clockwise, green = anticlockwise). If you see any signs which say 'alternativ' don't take them if you want to keep the route simple.
@@richienorthcott thanks Richie! Yes we are all competent skiers but I guess its our first time in a new resort so thought it may be necessary but thanks for your info as we may go without to save that money!
Thanks for watching! Today's modern ski lifts allow you to do some detours. I think you could do the classic Sella Ronda easily twice within a single day.
If you do the classic sella ronda, you won't need a guide. You just need to decide if you want to do it clockwise (orange signs) or counterclockwise (green signs). I prefer the former. In this video I did quite a lot of detours. If you are experienced skier it might be worth to pay for a guide or do good planning in advance. Nowadays the classic sella ronda can be done in a few hours as lifts and cable cars are fast.
Depends on your skills, but three hours should be enough, four including the lunch. In good weather, without waiting lines or detours, a skilled skier can easily do the full round in two hours.
To me, Sellaronda with all its different ski areas is best. There is another video by me on Alpe di Siusi. It offers a nice panorama but lacks exciting slopes. I didn't like Kronplatz, I prefer chairlift over cable cars. Next year I'm going to Cortina, which should be a great place for skiing too.
@@Unboxingexperience7 thanks for the reply! I’m planning to go to the Dolomites this Jan, so your video really helps a lot. I hope you have much fun in Cortina as well. Thank you again!
I think its the best Sellaronda Video ever🎉
I was there 1 week ago and on the same runs. Excellent video! It brings back great memories!
thank You for excellent video. its real ski trip guide when planning go there!
Only six weeks to go... then Sellaronda again😊
enjoy! it's my favorite place to ski
Byłem tam! Widoki zapierają dech w piersiach!
Just got back, amazing skiing. It has taken us three attempts to get the clockwise route 'correct', though there are many alternatives of course. The main issue for us has always been the Val Gardena area. Normally where we go wrong is joining the 'alternative route' up the Comici 1 and Comici 2 (blue) chairlifts, which are signed in very small letters. If you follow the route to the left at the summit of Comici 2 you'll end up on some challenging black runs and it can be hard to find your way back into the circuit. I believe the official (shortest) route doesn't actually use these lifts, so actually you continue descending (keep to the right, past them). Or you can choose to head up Comici 1 and optionally Comici 2, but then descend to the right so following the lifts you've just come up. It's a nice run. Otherwise the orange route is well marked out. Hope this comment helps someone!
HI Richie, im going on monday and am so excited. We are staying in St.Vigilio but will be starting the Sella ronda from Corvara. Our plan is to take a guide for the sella ronda at 400 euros. Is that necessary? we were told its advisable. Any tips or recommendations on routes etc would be very welcomingly received! Glad you have an amazing time
@@Vargolis That seems a lot of money to me if you're a competent skier (not surprised they recommend it...) Just follow the crowds and the signs! Basically if you keep the massif (you can't miss it) on the same side always, you can't go wrong. Generally it's well signed.. The piste map has a list of all the lifts to take in either direction (orange signs = clockwise, green = anticlockwise). If you see any signs which say 'alternativ' don't take them if you want to keep the route simple.
@@richienorthcott thanks Richie! Yes we are all competent skiers but I guess its our first time in a new resort so thought it may be necessary but thanks for your info as we may go without to save that money!
@@Vargolis Great I look forward to your report on how you got on :)
Thanks for the video. I've ridden the Ronda many times, but I've never thought of these alternatives to the original.... Greetings from Austria
Thanks for watching! Today's modern ski lifts allow you to do some detours. I think you could do the classic Sella Ronda easily twice within a single day.
hi Harald, we are going on monday. would you recommend getting a guide for first timers or is it not necessary? many thanks!
If you do the classic sella ronda, you won't need a guide. You just need to decide if you want to do it clockwise (orange signs) or counterclockwise (green signs). I prefer the former. In this video I did quite a lot of detours. If you are experienced skier it might be worth to pay for a guide or do good planning in advance. Nowadays the classic sella ronda can be done in a few hours as lifts and cable cars are fast.
usually how long does it takes to ski one whole circle?
Depends on your skills, but three hours should be enough, four including the lunch. In good weather, without waiting lines or detours, a skilled skier can easily do the full round in two hours.
great video ;) can you tell me what period you were there ? march ?
it was mid-February
Very cool! Have you tried any other ski runs than sella ronda, but in Dolomites area?
To me, Sellaronda with all its different ski areas is best. There is another video by me on Alpe di Siusi. It offers a nice panorama but lacks exciting slopes. I didn't like Kronplatz, I prefer chairlift over cable cars. Next year I'm going to Cortina, which should be a great place for skiing too.
@@Unboxingexperience7 thanks for the reply! I’m planning to go to the Dolomites this Jan, so your video really helps a lot. I hope you have much fun in Cortina as well. Thank you again!
Enjoy!
Eh però non mi puoi passare dalla partenza della Coppa del mondo senza degnarti di un'inquadratura della casetta del cancelletto 😭
questo non è esattamente il sellaronda , e da colfosco all edelweiss non hai costeggiato il sella ma il massiccio de cir
Hello