Itinerary for Dolce Panoramica 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, for five nights on this tour you can pull up a chair, order a drink & allow the mountain tranquillity 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 90-minute transfer from Innsbruck (or Verona) airports (other transfers available on request) through the wonderful Brenner Pass to your 4✩-base hotel in Castelrotto via Carlos Ski Rental for your ski equipment. Following your ski fitting, enjoy your ski safari briefing [18:00], welcome drinks with your ski leader, and get to meet your fellow adventurers! Your base hotel is an ancient coaching house where travelers once stayed whilst horses were changed for the onward journey. Castelrotto is an ancient village in the heart of the Sudtirol and the Cavallino d'Oro hotel is one of the oldest buildings in the village. It is here where your ski journey begins.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Private taxi transfer ★ Equipment collection ★ Arrival at the Cavallino d'Oro ★ Welcome Drinks ★ Meet your ski leader & receive your complimentary back-pack
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto

DAY 2: The 3 Valleys

A short transfer to the Val Gardena starts us on our way to the Val Pusteria through the Val Badia. Coffee with a commanding view of the Sella Massif, lunch in the Val Badia, and onwards to the famous Plan de Corones (Kronplatz) ski area in the northernmost valley of the Dolomiti Superski area.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Selva Gardena, ★ Badia valley ★ Plans di Corones
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio CAI, Kronplatz

DAY 3: Perfect Piste & a Ski Train

Plans di Corones is frequently voted as one of the top ski destinations in the Alps and today you’ll discover why. This 'Christmas pudding-shaped' mountain has slopes running off its crown in every direction - carving heaven - and 12 high speed lifts to bring you back to the peak at 2,275m ASL. The group will spend the morning and lunch here before catching the mid-afternoon ski train for the 40 min trip east towards Austria and Sesto where you will exit the station, clip on our skis and ski off to the next rifugio.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Plans di Corones ★ Ski Train ★ Sesto
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Panorama, Sesto

Ski train to Sesto

Tour group

Skiing Cinque Torri

DAY 4: Sesto & The Austrian Border

Sesto/Sexten is a gem of a ski area and the highlight, the Skiweg UNESCO, is a remarkable run through the border wilderness and is just one of the 115 km of perfectly prepared pistes. One time while skiing here we had to make way for deer 🦌 crossing the slope! And you are so close to Austria, you can all but throw a stone over the border!

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ SkiWeg UNESCO ★ Lots of long slopes ★ Snowmobile transfer
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Faloria, Cortina

DAY 5: Cortina d'Ampezzo

Fresh tracks on Faloria and a quick look at Cristallo before taking lunch over at Tofana, the main ski area of Cortina. This stunning ski area will captivate you! The afternoon ski journey takes us on a historical trip along WWI battle grounds, amazing views, and gentle skiing to arrive at Rifugio Lagazuoi, possibly the most famous Rifugio in the Dolomites and certainly with the greatest views.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ James Bond Run ★ Tofana ❤️ ★ Cinque Torri ★ Views, views, views...
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Lagazuoi, above Passo Falzarego

DAY 6: The Dolomites Hidden Valley

No Dolomites Ski Safari is complete without the Hidden Valley and today is that day. To give it the official name, Armentarola 101 pretty much describes the skiing but not the scenery and setting - truly dramatic! Lunch with Willy is something to remember! The day ends with the group making your way toward the mighty Marmolada via Alta Badia and a classic Dolomites village, Arabba.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Horse Tow ★ Hidden Valley ★ Alta Badia ★ Lunch with Willy ★ Arabba.
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Fedaia, Marmolada

DAY 7: The Marmolada Morning

To find yourself at 3,265m at 9:00 with the sun casting shadows over a perfectly groomed 12km long, 1,800m vertical piste is a skier's heaven. So much so that Margaret, an experienced skier on a recent ski safari, was brought to tears on this run, something that had never happened to her before. How will it affect you? The day ends with a journey by ski & lift back to where it all it began.

HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Marmolada ★ La Longia
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. If you’re going to the local train station, its 20mins.

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

Accommodation

Hotel Cavallino d'Oro

During your Dolce Panoramica Dolomites Ski Safari you will spend two nights (1 night 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 5 consecutive nights in a different alpine rifugi each night. Rifugio locations include on top of Kronplatz at Rif Cai, Rif Panorama overlooking Sesto & 3 Peaks, Rif Faloria overlooking Cortina & Tofana, Rif Lagazuoi perched high overlooking the Dolomites tallest peaks, and Rifugio Fedaia, below the mighty Marmolada. 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 stays include breakfast & dinner, plus full bars with local aperitifs, beer, wine & grappa. Stunning sunrises & sunsets are complimentary.

Rif Lagazuoi with a view of Pelmo

Rif Cai on Kronplatz

Near Rif Faloria above Cortina

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information 

8 days, 7 nights, 6 days skiing from €3587

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

• FULLY HOSTED & LEAD: Dedicated ski safari leader & host for duration of tour.
• MEALS: 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners.
• ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights (2 in a 4-star hotel & 5 in mountain rifugi).
• LIFT PASS: 6 days full ski lift pass (price reduction for holders of IKON Pass)
• AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Private airport transfers from Innsbruck or Verona
• GROUND TRANSPORT: All ground transfers during tour.
• SKIS & POLES: Price reduction for anyone with own skis/poles
• SMALL GROUP: Maximum 7 guests on the tour.
• SKI BACKPACK: Inspired Italy Backpack to keep

• TRANSFERS: From other airports i.e. Venice or Munich - price on request
• EXTRA DAYS: Hotel nights & ski pass - price on request

• FLIGHTS: to Innsbruck (INN) or Verona (VRN)(or other airport) - get the best flight deals here
• INSURANCE: Ski Travel Insurance - get the best ski insurance here
• ADDITIONAL SKI GEAR: Ski-Boots, Helmet, Clothing
• OTHER: All lunches, 2 x dinners, snacks, drinks & any other personal expenses 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.