Dolomites Cross-Country Ski

Cross-Country Ski Tour in the Dolomites

Cross-country ski beneath the towering walls of the Dolomites, gliding over perfectly groomed tracks, taking in the breathtaking beauty of the South Tyrol. Whether you stride or skate, you’ll feel the championship history of the region beneath your feet as you explore the Dolomiti Nordicski!

Trip Overview

Not a downhill skier? No problem! On this fabulous itinerary you’ll get to ski the Dolomites – across the terrain, rather than down. The beautiful Nordic sport of cross-country skiing lets you glide over perfectly groomed trails, beneath the breathtaking and imposing walls of the Dolomite Mountains. In winter, the landscape of these majestic peaks becomes a fairyland covered in snow. Whether you ski across meadows, through wooded forests, or alongside a lake or a stream, you’re sure to be enchanted by the Dolomite Mountains winter landscape.
Cross-country is the oldest type of skiing, emerging from the need to travel over snow-covered terrain. Although the first races were held in Norway in 1767, it did not develop into a sport until the end of the 19th century. Classic cross-country skiing, also known as striding, came first; it wasn’t until the early 1980s that the newer skating or freestyle technique took hold, as a more challenging but faster alternative to striding. As a sport, cross-country skiing is one of the most difficult in terms of endurance. It requires use of every major muscle group, and it, along with running, rowing, and swimming, is one of the sports that burn the most calories per hour in execution.  No other winter sport provides such a great opportunity for fitness and conditioning – at any age! But at the same time, it is one of the most beautiful to experience. Gliding across the snow at your own pace, whether for fitness or for relaxation, you’re sure to revel in the incredible mountains that surround you.
Whether you choose to stride or skate, on this week-long itinerary you’ll ski at the Nordic resorts of Alta Badia, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Antholzertal, and Alta Pusteria – the stronghold of Italian cross-country skiing. This vast network of trails offers hundreds of miles of perfectly groomed terrain – plenty of trails to explore!  Still want more?  You can even ski across the border into Austria’s East Tyrolean network of tracks if you so desire!

Highlights

  • Explore the Dolomites’ 231 cross-country ski tracks, comprising over 1,280 kilometers (795 miles) of trails, perfectly groomed for both classic (stride) and skate (free) skiing
  • Enjoy luxury spa accommodations throughout, where you can soothe weary muscles at the end of each day skiing
  • Experience the delightful blend of Italian, Austrian, and Ladin cultures and cuisine that co-exist in this region
  • Self guided trips are a great way to experience the culture and beauty of the Dolomites at your own pace, but with the peace of mind that comes from having everything perfectly arranged for you!

Day By Day

Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.

  • Day 1

    Hotel in Val Badia (D)

  • Day 2

    Hotel in Val Badia (B,D)

  • Day 3

    Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo (B)

  • Day 4

    Hotel in Dobbiaco (B,D)

  • Day 5

    Hotel in Dobbiaco (B,D)

  • Day 6

    Hotel in Dobbiaco (B,D)

  • Day 7

Accommodation

Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.

Want to learn more about our Luxury Hotels?
Luxury accommodations in the Dolomites combine the ultimate in comfort and refinement. From five star hotels, Michelin star-rated restaurants, and pampering spas, just because you are in the mountains does not mean you cannot have a truly luxe Italian experience in the Dolomites! From the chic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, a popular destination for the rich and famous, to the quiet and discreet luxury of San Cassiano in Alta Badia, you will find accommodations with credentials ranging from membership in the exclusive Relais & Châteaux to The Leading Hotels of the World! 

You can also book a custom departure of this trip using our Hotels and B&Bs. For details, please contact us.

Want to learn about the Dolomites?
Check out our resource articles, including summer, winter, and general information

Want to know what type of weather you should expect on your trip?
Check out our Climate and Weather in the Dolomites article!

Want to learn more about Dolomites cuisine? 
Visit our Food in the Dolomites article to tempt your taste buds!

Still want more? Why not extend your adventure!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip in the Dolomites. Explore VeniceVeronaLake GardaFlorence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!

Cost

All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.

Self-Guided Trip:
€ 3.770 per person (2 members)
€ 3.480 per person (4 members)
€ 3.220 per person (6 members)

Single room supplement: on request

High Season Dates: 24th January – 16th March --- 10% surcharge
Holiday Blackout Dates:  (7-night minimum hotel stay required)
Christmas / New Year — 22nd December – 7th January

The cost is based on the specified hotel category (please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation.
We will do our best to accommodate you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price.

Please note that prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any such changes.

Cost Includes:

  • Trip briefing
  • Logistics and map of the area
  • 2 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel in Val Badia
  • 1 night accommodation in 4-star hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
  • 3 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel in Dobbiaco
  • All breakfasts
  • Dinners in Val Badia
  • Dinners in Dobbiaco
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Luggage transfers as per itinerary
  • DolomitiNordicski ticket
  • A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral 
  • Tourist tax
  • Italian VAT tax

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