Skimofestival

The first ski mountaineering festival in Italy:

SPORT, FUN, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE IN THE CRADLE OF SKI MOUNTAINEERING

S.Caterina Valfurva hosts a three-day event dedicated to the community of ski mountaineering enthusiasts and those curious about the discipline.
An event open to all skiers of every technical and athletic level, from beginners to athletes.

Experience, film, workshops, presentations, and meetings with athletes and experts, parties... In short, a unique opportunity to try the new products on the market and experience the latest trends with exceptional testimonials.

All experiences are by registration at the following link: https://skimofestival.com/collections/experience

PROGRAM

Thursday, March 5, 2026

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Skimofestival Prologue - presentation of the Skimofestival program at Corte Ski Trab (Bormio), aperitif with the Guides of Bormio
  Free event

Friday, March 6, 2026

• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Skimo Pro Peak (Forni Area / Local Summit)
  Exclusive experience towards one of the most beautiful local peaks (chosen by the Guides based on conditions). Requires excellent physical fitness and independent management of the alpine environment. Dedicated briefing the evening prior and sustainable logistics to the Forni area.
  Level: Expert (>1500 D+) - Duration: 8 hours
  Price: €150.00
  
• 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Full Day Product Test Area (Top adventure Forni Area)
  40+ Brand Partners available - Skis, boots, ARTVA, clothing, accessories (Reservation recommended)
  Free event
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Skimo Under the Stars (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  The magic of a night climb in the woods of Santa Caterina Valfurva, with return to Villaggio La Fonte for debriefing and light dinner. Perfect for experiencing the atmosphere of the mountains at night.
  Level: Easy (500 D+) - Duration: 1.5 hours
  Price: €35.00
  
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Skimofetival Opening (Villaggio La Fonte)
  Welcome aperitif to kick off the festival
  Free event
• 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Movie Night Patagonia (Location to be confirmed)
  Screening of Patagonia's new video production
  Free event

Saturday March 7, 2026

• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Skimo Pro Peak (Forni Area / Local Summit)
  Exclusive experience towards one of the most beautiful local peaks (chosen by the Guides based on conditions). Requires excellent physical fitness and independent management of the alpine environment. Dedicated briefing the evening prior and sustainable logistics to the Forni area.
  Level: Expert (>1500 D+) - Duration: 8 hours
  Price: €150.00
  
• 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Skimo Challenge (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  Technical challenge with significant elevation gain towards higher altitudes: requires good physical preparation and autonomy in fundamentals. Route selected by the Guides based on conditions.
  Level: Challenging (1500 D+)
  Duration: 6-7 hours
  Price: €90.00
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Skimo Discovery (Stelvio National Park Location)
  Sport and nature accompanied by a Mountain Guide and naturalistic guide to explore the landscapes of Stelvio National Park: observation of the territory and reading the environment in winter.
  Level: Easy (500 D+)
  Duration: 3-4 hours
  Price: €50.00
• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Skimo Adventure (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  Panoramic and fulfilling excursion on wider itineraries. For those with basic experience looking to test endurance and pace management.
  Level: Intermediate (1000 D+)
  Duration: 4-5 hours
  Price: €60.00
• 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Skimo Easy (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  Pleasant excursion to approach ski mountaineering with a steady pace and educational stops. Ideal as a first outing, with contained elevation gain and timely return.
  Level: Easy (500 D+)
  Duration: 3-4 hours
  Price: €40.00
• 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM: Skimo School First Steps (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  The first basics of ski mountaineering with a Mountain Guide: learn equipment setup, progression technique, and initial safety tips. A 2-hour experience in an equipped school field, ideal for complete beginners.
  Level: Absolute beginner
  Duration: 2 hours
  Price: €20.00
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Chillout Evening & Relay (Villaggio La Fonte)
  Relaxing evening with arrival and awards for Skimo Fun Relay
• 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Skimo Music Evening (Location to be defined)
  Live music evening to conclude the day in celebration
• 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Skimo Party (Ristorante Terraza)
  Music and fun until late at night

Sunday, March 8, 2025

• 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Skimo Challenge (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  Technical challenge with significant elevation gain towards higher altitudes: requires good physical preparation and autonomy in fundamentals. Route selected by the Guides based on conditions.
  Level: Challenging (1500 D+)
  Duration: 6-7 hours
  Price: €90.00
• 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Skimo Adventure (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  Panoramic and fulfilling excursion on wider itineraries. For those with basic experience looking to test endurance and pace management.
  Level: Intermediate (1000 D+)
  Duration: 4-5 hours
  Price: €60.00
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Skimo Discovery (Stelvio National Park Location)
  Sport and nature accompanied by a Mountain Guide and naturalistic guide to explore the landscapes of Stelvio National Park: observation of the territory and reading the environment in winter.
  Level: Easy (500 D+)
  Duration: 3-4 hours
  Price: €50.00
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Skimo Easy (S. Caterina Valfurva)
  Pleasant excursion to approach ski mountaineering with a steady pace and educational stops. Ideal as a first outing, with contained elevation gain and timely return.
  Level: Easy (500 D+)
  Duration: 3-4 hours
  Price: €40.00