Ski Safari Dolomites North

Alpe Siusi - Cortina - Marmolada

The heart of this "classic" Dolomites Ski Safari are the most famous ski areas in the central Dolomites: Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Sella, Cortina, Marmolada. We explore the fantastic landscape of the Dolomites, discover different mountains and slopes every day and enjoy the well-prepared, broad tracks.

The route described below is a selection of the many possible routes in the vast Dolomites ski area. Program and accommodation are subject to change.

Highlights: Daily new ski pistes, other mountains
Mountain romanticism with comfort and culinary specialties
Skiing in a fantastic mountain scenery
Dolomiti Superski: the skipass of the superlatives offers innumerable departures, far piste connections

ITINERARY:

(subject to change without prior notice)

Day 1: Welcome

Your guide welcomes you at the hotel in Siusi at 6 PM, explains the program of the week and distributes the ski passes. Dinner will be an advantage to get to know the rest of the group.

Day 2: Alpe di Siusi - Sella

Short transfer to the Alpe di Siusi. Warm up with some easy descents. Then pass the Sassolungo and cross over to the Val Gardena. After that, you reach the Sella massive and finally Pordoi. Spend two nights in a comfortable mountain inn directly adjacent to the slopes on 2,350 m. Enjoy the marvellous mountains right at your doorstep.

Day 3: Sella

Put on your skis and descend down freshly prepared tracks to the ski areas of Val di Fassa, Campac (2,420 m), Belvedere (2,480 m), and the famous Sella Ronda with exciting variations. If you are courageous, enjoy steep off-piste descents from the Sella plateau (2,890 - 3,150 m), the Val Mezdi, the narrow Val Setus and Val Vules, from the Piz BoÃ¨ (3,150 m) to Corvara.

Day 4: Marmolada

If the weather conditions allow it, we go up to the top of the Marmolada (3,250 m) by funicular. The wide slopes on the northern face of the Marmolada offer some exciting runs for off-piste skiers. The descent of 14 kilometres with an altitude difference of 1,800 meters is one of the most beautiful tracks in the whole Dolomites area. The last descent of the day leads us to our hotel in the little village Sottoguda (1,250 m) where we overnight.

Day 5: Alleghe - Civetta

Explore this large ski area with over 80 kilometres of tracks, off-piste descents through forests, and cosy ski huts. Overnight in our mountain hotel at the Passo Giau.

Day 6: Cortina d'Ampezzo

Explore the world famous resort of Cortina, site of the 1956 Olympics and part of the annual World Cup ski racing circuit. Cortina is famous for the awe-inspring scenery, and we start skiing from our hotel door along perfectly maintained tracks. Overhead, we see such majestic peaks as the Tofana ( 2,650m), the Cristallo (3,010 m), and Faloria (2,450 m). All of these hide wonderful off-piste valleys for the adventurous to explore with their guides. AprÃ¨s-ski, visit the town of Cortina with its fabulous shops and cosy coffee bars.

Day 7: Alta Badia - Val Gardena

An early start takes us through the Val Gardena to ski the famous World Cup downhill course to St. Christina. Carry on across the valley and up to the Seceda at 2,520 m. From there, take the picturesque 1,300 v.m. run down to Ortisei where you cross the valley once again to take the cable car to the Alpi di Siusi. Those who feel they still need more off-piste have the opportunity to climb up a chute of the Sasso Piatto (45 min) for a final off-piste thrill through deep snow. Spend the last evening in yet another welcoming bar where, over glasses of wine, you can savour the sunset and make plans for the next ski adventure. Overnight in the same hotel as the first night.

Day 8 : Departure

After breakfast the tour is at its end.

Services included

Leadership and support by authorized ski leader or guide
5 nights at a ***hotel, 2 nights at a comfortable mountain inn
Ski pass Dolomiti Superski for 6 days
All inter-transfers with cab or ski bus, except at interruption of elevators (weather caused, acts of god) or greater ski program changes on request of the participants
Baggage transport to accommodations
Transfer from / to Bolzano train station or airport
Avalanche transceiver for hire (for off-piste skiers)

Services not included

Beverages and lunches

Optional Services

Single room supplement: 35.00 EUR
Helicopter flights on enquiry

Hints

Some of the hotels and mountain inns are situated directly on the slopes. They all offer good cuisine and a cosy, friendly atmosphere.
Double rooms and multiple bed rooms. A limited number of single rooms is available. Accommodation is subject to change.
A prepayment of 200.00 EUR has to be paid directly after reconfirmation. Final payment becomes due 30 days before starting date of the tour.

Demands

1-star-skiers: You are comfortable on all medium difficulty runs (red runs) and prefer broad on-piste descents. The main goal is to enjoy pure skiing fun with breaks to relax.
2-star-skiers: You are comfortable on all medium difficulty runs (red and black runs). No off-piste skiing experience is required, but you are prepared to try some off-piste descents in good snow conditions.
3-star-skiers: You can handle off-piste descents in all snow conditions and like to spend as much as possible off the prepared runs.Under the direction of your skiing guide, you like to ski narrow couloirs and steep slopes. Some off-piste variations include short ascents (10-45 minutes).
Snowboard: Ski safaris / ski plus: These programs are also suited for snowboarders. Separate snowboard groups for 3 or more snowboarders.

CONTACT

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