Forcella del Nevaio (2624m) from Lago Misurina

Technical difficulty: 4/10 (only because of the last bit)
Fitness: 3/10
Objective danger: 3/10
Landscape: 7/10
Busy: 8/10

Forcella del Nevaio is a classic ski tour in the Cadini di Misurina range, offering 800 meters of ascent through scenic alpine terrain with views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The route includes steep sections, a final bootpack through a couloir, and a rewarding descent through open slopes.

Starting point: Lago Misurina
Ending point: Lago Misurina
Ascend: 900vm / 3h
Exposition: North, West

Route:

From the parking lot, follow the old “Torre del Diavolo” ski slope southeast. The ascent is steady, passing through sections of open terrain before reaching a flatter area at 1,870 meters. At this point, take the leftward branching trail, which follows a wide path leading towards the material cableway of the Fonda-Savio Hut.

From here, the route continues east, climbing a steep slope that leads up to a broad ridge. The Fonda-Savio Hut (2,367m) becomes visible from this point. The ascent then turns south, following a short but steep ridge before reaching a large, open basin.

Cross the basin and ascend towards the final couloir, which is steep (up to 40 degrees) and usually requires a bootpack for the last few meters. Depending on snow conditions, crampons and an ice axe may be necessary. Upon reaching Forcella del Nevaio at 2,624 meters, stunning views of the Dolomites and Tre Cime di Lavaredo unfold.

Descent:
Descend via the same route. The first section is steep, requiring careful turns or side-slipping, especially in hard-packed snow conditions. Once past this section, the terrain widens into more manageable slopes.

Below the Fonda-Savio Hut, the descent continues through open alpine terrain, allowing for wider turns. Snow conditions can vary—above 2,100 meters, the snow typically remains firm, while lower down, it may soften in the afternoon sun.

The route leads back through the initial forested section before returning to the parking lot, completing an 900-meter vertical round trip.

Photos by @the.running.nomad and @annikasuess