Itinerary for Docle Classico Dolomites Ski Safari

There is something magical about staying on the mountain. As the other skiers drop back into their valleys and return to their hotels, you can pull up a chair, order a drink & allow the mountain tranquility to wash over you. Watch the sun slide behind the mountain opposite, because, more than likely, you'll be skiing it tomorrow!

DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome

A 90min transfer from Innsbruck airport (other transfers available on request) through the wonderful Brenner Pass to Carlos Ski Rental for your Ski Equipment and on to your 4✩ base hotel in Castelrotto. Evening welcome drinks & briefing with your ski leader/host.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Arrival at the Cavallino d'Oro ★ Welcome Drinks ★ Meet your Ski Leader/Host
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto

DAY 2: Alpe di Siusi

Explore and enjoy the wonderful high plateau of Alpe di Siusi where the first ski day is all about getting your ski-legs working! Return to the base hotel for dinner and packing of backpack for tomorrow's first night in a rifugio!

HIGHLIGHTS: ★Val Gardena Ski Resort ★Ski under the Sassolungo ★Easy intro day
STATISTICS: 13+ Lifts | 22k+ skied | 4,000m+ vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto Hotel

DAY 3: Alpe di Siusi to Buffaure

Hotel pick-up & 10min drive to ski lift. Ski through Europe's highest, largest plateau Alpe di Siusi. Jump aboard the amazing 'Off-Road Ski Bus' to Monte Pana. Through Plan di Gralba and the Citta dei Sassi stopping at Col Rodella for a rather tasty lunch. After lunch ski across Belvedere towards Ciampac & the Buffaure ski area to descend to your first night on the mountain.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★Alpe di Siusi ★Off-Road Ski Bus ★Sauna on the Terrace ★Pistes = Citta dei Sassi, Col Rodella
STATISTICS: 17 Lifts | 36k+ skied | >6,000m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Baita Cuz, Val di Fassa, Dolomites | 2,213m ASL

DAY 4: Curves & Corners

Fresh Tracks on Buffaure followed by a real thigh-warmer down Vulcano!! A 10min taxi to Vigo for more Curves & Corners like Thöni and ‘Tomba' (black - optional) & the craziest blue run that you ever did ski. Return to Buffuare to squeeze a second run down that lovely Vulcano and then Ciampac, 1,000m vertical, a good proportion of which is black (optional). A late lunch before you crest the final ridge and your next rifugio.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★Curves & Corners ★Val di Fassa Ski Resort ★Pistes = Thöni, Thomba, Vulcano, Ciampac
STATISTICS: 16 lifts | 40k+ skied | >7,000m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Passo Fedaia, Marmolada, Dolomites | 2,057M ASL

DAY 5: Your Marmolada Morning

Fresh Tracks on your Marmolada Morning. This world class, 12k ski trail offers 1,810m vertical, wide slopes and just amazing skiing! You can try at least 2 circuits, maybe 3 or maybe 4 - an achievement completed by a handful of guests - 48km & 7,200 vertical meters by 11:00!

A 15min private taxi transfer to Alleghe & the Civetta ski area. An afternoon of free skiing & then a 20min bus transfer to the Passo Giau.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★Serrai ★Arabba-Marmolada Ski Resort &Civetta Ski Resort ★Pistes = Marmolada
STATISTICS: 15 lifts | 40k+ skied | >7,750m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau, 5 Torri, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites | 2,413m ASL

DAY 6: Dolomites Ski Safari in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Fresh Tracks on 5 Torri. A 10min ski bus to the Tofane & a welcome to this wonderful ski area. Conquer Olympia, the Tofana Bus & the Forcella Rossa before taking the ski bus (10mins) through Cortina to Faloria & Cristallo. End of day ski bus to Passo Falzarego.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★Cortina Ski Resort ★Pistes = Olympia, Tofana Bus, Forcella Rossa, James Bond Run
STATISTICS: 14 lifts | 30k+ skied | >4,750m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Lagazuoi, Monte Lagazuoi, Cortina d'Ampezzo | 2,752m ASL

DAY 7: The Dolomites Hidden Valley

Fresh Tracks along The Hidden Valley. One of the world’s great ski slopes finishes with a memorable Horse Tow. Ski through San Cassiano & Corvara back towards Selva Gardena and St. Cristina. Today those who have the energy can conquer the Saslong, the Men's World Cup Downhill & Gran Risa, the Men's World Cup Slalom course before ending the day with a 10.5km slope into Ortisei!

HIGHLIGHTS: ★Horse Tow ★Alta Badia Ski Resort ★Pistes = Hidden Valley, Gran Risa, Saslong, La Longia
STATISTICS: 15 lifts | 40k+ skied | >4,500m vertical
ACCOMMODATION: Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto

DAY 8: Departure

Try to take the time to enjoy your Cavallino d'Oro breakfast. If time allows, take a wander around this wonderful Tyrol village. Your transfer to Innsbruck is only 90min.

HIGHLIGHT: Breakfast with memories of a fantastic ski safari with your new friends!

Accommodation

Hotel Cavallino d'Oro

During your Classic Dolomites Ski Safari you will spend three nights (2 nights at the start & 1 night at the end of the tour) in the 4-star Hotel Cavallino d'Oro located in the mountain village of  Castelrotto. Rooms will be on a double or twin share basis & breakfast is included.

Mountain Rifugi

During the middle of the ski safari you will experience the ultimate Dolomites lodging experience spending 4 consecutive nights in different alpine rifugi. Note that whilst most couples will get their own private rooms with en suite, it is impossible to guarantee this. It is most likely that you will, at some point, have to share with other members of your group, but that is part of the rifugio experience!.

All rifugi include breakfast & dinner, plus full bars with local aperitifs, beer, wine & grappa. Stunning sunrises & sunsets are complimentary.

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information 

SOLD OUT FOR 2025
8 days, 7 nights, 6 days skiing from €3,387

• Invoice / base currency is EUR €
• Price based on twin-share
• Price reduction for those with own skis & poles
• Price reduction for holders of IKON Pass
• Convert to your currency here

• ACCOMMODATION: 7 Nights (4-star hotel & mountain rifugi)
• MEALS: 7 x breakfasts & 4 x dinners.
• FULLY HOSTED: Hosted & lead by native English speaker for duration of tour
• LIFT PASS: 6 Days full ski lift pass (price reduction available for IKON Pass holders)
• AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Private taxi Innsbruck Airport <--> Dolomites (based on 4 pasengers)
• GROUND TRANSPORT: All ground transfers during the tour
• SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Skis & poles (price reduction for anyone bringing own ski gear)
• SMALL GROUP: Maximum 7 guests on the tour
• GIFT: Inspired Italy Backpack (to keep).

• OTHER AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Transfers from other airports i.e. Venice, Munich - price on application
• EXTRA DAYS: Hotel stay, ski pass etc - price on application.

• FLIGHTS: to Innsbruck (INN) or other nearby airport - get the best flight deals here
• SKI TRAVEL INSURANCE
• OTHER: All lunches, drinks & 3 dinners, plus anything else not listed as inclusions

Terms & Conditions

As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Inspired Italy, at the time of booking, and including, but not limited to, any T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.