Discover the beauty of the Dolomites on this incredible ski safari. Aimed at confident red-run skiers, you’ll ski some of the most iconic mountains in the Dolomites. Over the six days, your knowledgeable and experienced local guide will show you the beauty and history of the area as well as offering up tips on your skiing along the way.
From £1480 per person 5 Jan Manchester flights twin share
For the keen skier, there's no better way to spend your week. Each day, you'll be first on the mountain and ready to explore the largest ski area in the world. Over 1200kms of piste linking 45 communities in 12 valleys, the Dolomites truly is a skiers paradise. And with over 400 mountain restaurants there's plenty of opportunities to stop and sample the speciality dishes that makes skiing in Italy a gastronomic delight.
Your nights will be spent in traditional mountain refugio accommodation (on-mountain hotels). Each refugio varies, but all have twin or double rooms (and singles on request), and some have live music and other entertainments too. Regardless of the accommodation style, breakfast and dinner are included for the duration. Your luggage will be transported for you each day so you don't have to worry about your bags.
Our safari includes refugio accommodation which has private rooms with single or twin beds and ensuite facilities. The safari is available on the 5th/19th January, 2nd February and 9th March 2019. There are 12 spaces on each date.
What's included?
Flights - Return flights
Transfers - Transfers between the airport and your first hotel, and transfer back on departure day
Accommodation - 7 nights half board 3* accommodation with buffet breakfast and evening meals
Luggage transportation for you each day. Rucksack type luggage is essential
Your guide - Fully qualified ski instructor as your guide for the six day tour
Extras
You will need to pre-book a Dolomiti Superski lift pass and equipment hire, unless you choose to bring your own. In which case, you'll need to add on equipment carriage at £40
Important
Not suitable for anyone under 16 years of age. Anyone booking should be a confident red run skier. The Safari is operated by the local Ski School and is subject to a min. of 8 people booking the tour.
Dolomites Ski Safari example itinerary
Day 1: Saturday
Arrival in Arabba. At the 'Arabba Ski School Rental Service' ski equipment is available at discounted prices. You will be given an evening briefing with your ski instructor.
Day 2: Sunday
From Arabba skiing through the beautiful slopes of Alta Badia, you arrive at Plan de Corones (20 minutes ski bus transfer from Pedraces to Piccolino). This ski area is well known for its variety of slopes and an amazing panorama of the small town of Brunico.
Day 3: Monday
Welcome to Plan de Corones, a panoramic mountain (2275 m) where you will find the second biggest bell in the Alps: the 'Concordia 2000' peace bell.
The area has 116 km of slopes giving you a long ski to Brunico, San Vigilio, Perca or Valdaora.
Day 4: Tuesday
Another novel lift, a train ride to San Candido a few kms from the Austrian border. Here in 'Val Pusteria' is the 'Holzriese' the steepest black slope in Italy nestled among more famous mountains
called Cima Nove, Cima Dieci, Cima Undici, Cima Dodici, Cima Una.
Day 5: Wednesday
In the morning transfer to Cortina (8:30 am bus transfer to Cortina – arrival at 9 am when the lifts open). From Faloria you will take in Europes highest chairlift 'Cristallo' than ski the womens world cup run and challenge yourself on the 'Forcella Rossa'.
Day 6: Thursday
Today ski the 'Olimpia' slope where every year they host the ladies World Cup downhill. The cable car 'Freccia nel Cielo' will take you to Ra Valles with stunning vistas over the entire valley of Cortina.
Day 7: Friday
A short ski bus transfer will see you arrive at the Cinque Torri and 'Col Gallina' ski areas. This leads you onto Passo Falzarego and the famous hidden valley with the most unique ski tow in the Dolomites 'a horse and rope'. A relaxing ski home to Arabba in the afternoon.
Day 8: Saturday
Head home