International Ski Trips: The Alps, Japan and Beyond

If you're looking for something decidedly different, try women-owned tour operator  Dolomite Mountains . Part of Virtuoso, they're an eco-friendly operator that prides itself on custom all-inclusive trips to the region all year, with stays at locally owned refuges or private villas. Solo travelers can also enjoy picking from a selection of crafted itineraries, including “ski safaris,” which introduces travelers to the valleys of the Dolomites. Dolomite Mountains' guides are all experts, and hold the highest international credentials for sports, holding either UIAGM/IFMGA Professional Mountain Guides or UIMLA Professional Mountain Leaders certifications. "People visit the Dolomites for skiing that's huge in scale, with more than 1200km of skiing on one ski pass, the Dolomiti Superski and incredibly well-groomed runs in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage landscape,” said Agustina Lagos Marmol, founder and owner of Dolomite Mountains. “What makes it truly special is that every ski day here includes the local culture, with lunch at charming family-owned mountain refuges, incredible food with Italian, Austrian, or Ladin specialties depending on the valley, and a welcoming hospitality.” 

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