{"id":240,"date":"2015-12-11T17:52:56","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T15:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dolomitemountains.com\/blog\/?p=240"},"modified":"2026-10-23T19:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T17:30:11","slug":"what-is-a-ski-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolomitemountains.com\/blog\/dolomites-winter\/dolomites-skiing\/what-is-a-ski-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Dolomite Ski Safari?"},"content":{"rendered":"

They\u2019re called \u201cski safaris\u201d and they\u2019re something that the Dolomite Mountains are well known for. They have drawn international attention for more than a decade, from a New York Times feature<\/span><\/a> in 2013 to a National Geographic report<\/span><\/a> in 2025. Let\u2019s take a moment to examine just what a Dolomites Ski Safari is all about and why it\u2019s something every ski enthusiast must try.<\/p>\n

How a Dolomites Ski Safari Works<\/h2>\n

In simplest of terms, a \u201cDolomites ski safari\u201d is defined as a multi-day ski trip that takes place across a number of different area resorts, with most \u2013 if not all \u2013 of the travel between these resorts undertaken on skis and aided by ski lifts. Ski safaris can be on-piste<\/a> or off-piste<\/a>, as both are accessible in the Dolomites via lift service. So, not only do participants have the opportunity to ski some of the most incredible downhill slopes on earth, but they also get to experience cross-country adventure and a variety of different accommodations all in the same trip \u2013 and all on skis!<\/p>\n

Where You Stay: Hotels and Rifugi<\/h2>\n

With Dolomite ski safaris there is little to no uphill skinning or boot packing, although there may be a small amount involved in off-piste adventures. Accommodations are really what make these types of trips most unique and unforgettable. Skiers can choose to spend their evenings either at charming hotels<\/a> or established bed and breakfasts where they will receive high-end service, or, for a more authentic mountain experience, they can choose to stay in rifugi<\/a>, cozy mountain huts that range from basic shelter to first-class lodging.<\/p>\n

Ski Safari or Classic Resort Skiing?<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest advantages of Dolomites ski safaris is the fact that these types of ski adventures offer much more than just traditional resort-style skiing<\/a>. In addition to descending beautiful pistes at the resort, skiers can also move from valley to valley each day without ever having to remove their skis, enjoying different accommodations most nights.<\/p>\n

Those participants who chose rifugios as their accommodation of choice will experience the welcoming atmosphere of these warm, cozy alpine inns set high atop the mountains \u2013 and savor the excellent culture and cuisine unique to the region. Explore the different huts, each boasting its own unique charm and atmosphere, occasionally stopping at a hotel for a night between huts.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a confident intermediate skier and are up for new experiences, ski safari is the perfect opportunity for you! Discover the mountains in comfort with lifts and cable cars. No hiking, no snowshoeing, no skinning \u2013 just skiing, pure and simple with fabulous accommodations along the way. It\u2019s all available to you in the magnificent Dolomite Mountains.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Dolomites ski itineraries visit: https:\/\/www.dolomitemountains.com\/en\/browse-experiences\/on-piste-skiing-safari<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When one thinks of skiing, they often envision invigorating runs down high mountain peaks. A ski safari turns skiing into discovery: a multi-day journey on skis, hut to hut or village to village across the Dolomites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1444,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,1,5,24],"tags":[35,34,42,27,28,32],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nWhat is a Dolomite Ski Safari? 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