Ski Safari Dolomites

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the fairy tale world of the Dolomites in winter, skiing its beautiful valleys from Alta Badia to Cortina d'Ampezzo
• Ski “hut-to-hut” and enjoy the atmosphere of mountain rifugios, the best in all of the Alps
• Enjoy the advantage of lift-service pistes to help you move from hut to hut, so you can focus on enjoying your downhill turns!

The imposing peaks of the Dolomites emerged from primordial marine expanses, created by microorganisms that were embraced and molded by the glaciers during the ice age. Providing extraordinary terrain, these incredible mountains have become famous the world over as one of the most beloved areas for winter sports. Boasting the number one ski resort in the world, the Dolomites are a winter sports paradise for families, beginners, and champions alike!

On this ski safari traverse you’ll enjoy 12 ski areas featuring 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) of prepared pistes (all on one ski pass!) that will lead you to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites.  With such expansive skiable terrain, this is truly a vacation in paradise:  you’ll move from valley to valley on skis, enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the rifugios, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!

This ski tour offers you the opportunity to explore the Ladin valleys of the Dolomites and their people, as well as discover the traditions and history of these places, all while engaging in the beautiful sport of skiing.

LEARN MORE:

Want to learn more about skiing in the Dolomite Mountains? Check out our Winter Article Resources, featuring articles on The Not to Miss Ski Tours of the Dolomites, Dolomites Ski Resorts, Transitioning from On- to Off-Piste, and MORE! 

Check out our video gallery with some of the best free-ride videos in the Dolomites and check out our new video Freeride Off-Piste: Val Culea Integrale in the Sella Group.

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TRIP DETAILS

Length: 5n / 6d

Activity Level: For skiers in good and active physical health. All skiing will be lift-service, with opportunities for both on- and off-piste descents.

Guide Ratio from 1:6: Dolomite Mountains professional UIAGM/IFMGA mountain & ski guides have many years of experience skiing the Dolomites. We have guides that speak Italian, English, French and Spanish. From the moment you arrive in the Dolomites they will look after you. They know the best ski runs, mountain restaurants, and how things work in the Italian mountains.

Cost: Starting at €2340 with minimum 4 members

Includes: Accommodations in double rooms in 3-star hotels and rifugi/mountain inns as per itinerary, meals as per itinerary, UIAGM/IFMGA mountain ski guide(s), Dolomiti Superskipass, local transportation, luggage transfer from Alta Badia to Cortina, local medical and evacuation insurance.

Single room available on request in hotels only. Airport transfers available on request.

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ITINERARY
Itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and skiing abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of your guide.

Day 1 ~ Arrive in Alta Badia, Dolomites
Arrive in Alta Badia on your own and check into your hotel. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your UIAGM/IFMGA ski guide for a trip briefing and equipment check (and rent any equipment if needed), and pick up your week long Dolomiti Superskipass.  
D… Hotel in Alta Badia (3-Star)

Day 2 ~ Sellaronda Ski Tour
The Sellaronda Ski Tour is one of the most spectacular ski tours in the world, circumnavigating the Sella Massif. Considered somewhat of a “merry-go-round” for intermediate level skiers, this unique circular connection of lifts and runs was once the only way the ancient inhabitants of the Ladin villages could maintain a connection with each other. Nowadays it’s a modern day carousel that connects four Dolomite passes and four Ladin valleys (Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Val di Fassa, and Arabba). 
B,D… Hotel in Alta Badia (3-Star)

Day 3 ~ Ski from Marmolada Glacier to Passo San Pellegrino (optional helicopter ride) 
The aptly named “Queen of the Dolomites”, Marmolada boasts the highest peak of all the Dolomites, reaching a height of 3,342 meters (10,965'), and provides some of the most spectacular skiing experiences on earth. This tour begins in Arabba, with an optional helicopter ride to Marmolada (weather permitting; additional fee) and moves on to Porta Vescovo, which offers mesmerizing views of the Marmolada Glacier. Next, skiers continue on the Ornella run to Pescoi, over the ridge of Passo Padon, on through the Passo Fedaia and to Punta Rocca. An incredible tour, it covers over 1,300 meters (4,265') in elevation and offers an astonishing 12 kilometer-long (7.5 miles-long) run. The Marmolada Tour not only offers amazing ski adventures, but also provides some of the most beautiful views in the world.

At the end of the day of skiing this beautiful terrain, a snowmobile will pick you up on the pass and bring you to the rifugio for the night (1,980m / 6,496'). Set in a magnificent group of isolated old huts, this rifugio is immersed in the marvelous silence of a wide valley with a view of the Pale di San Martino. You will get to taste delicious dishes typical of the Trentino region. The renowned and traditional restaurant, mentioned in several culinary guides, will be appreciated not only for the quality of the food, but also for its warmth and welcoming hospitality.
B,D… Rifugio

Day 4 ~ Passo San Pellegrino – Civetta & Cinque Torri Ski Resorts
Today may well be the visual highlight of our skiing this week, with anticipated emotional responses to some of the most stunning views of the Veneto and Trentino Dolomites: the group of the Pale di San Martino, Monzoni, Catinaccio, and Marmolada. You will have the chance to ski on the relaxed slopes in the sun as well as the more challenging ones in the shade of the gondola of Col Margherita, to ski down to Passo San Pellegrino, and over to the opposite face towards Cima Uomo. From here ski to the settlement of Fodare, from where you’ll travel by bus to Selva di Cadore. Our skis back on, ski into the Civetta ski resort, passing by little romantic towns set between impressive mountains, magnificent valleys and silent forests: this is the ski area between the peaks of the Pelmo and the Civetta, in the heart of the Veneto Dolomites.
B,D… Rifugio

Day 5 ~ Cortina d’Ampezzo
Ski down to the Cinque Torri (Five Towers) area and arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo, well-known all over the world for its fascinating beauty, surrounding mountains, and as host to the 1956 Winter Olympics. On your way down to Cortina you will get to know all of its slopes – including the famous Olimpia (where the men’s Olympic downhill events were held, and for many years the stage of the Women’s World Cup), and the superb Canalone (or Canyon in English), where the women’s downhill Olympic events took place. Arrive to Cortina and settle in to your hotel.
B,D… Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo (3-Star)

Day 6 ~ Depart
Breakfast and departure.
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