Itinerary for the Dolomites SUPERSKI Safari
A key to the delight in this tour is its extended length with more time staying up in the mountains throughout the Dolomites for 8 nights in seven different locations.
DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome
Transfer from Innsbruck (or other preferred arrival point) to Kastelruth Castelrotto, one of the ancient villages of the Sudtirol and your base hotel is one of the oldest buildings in the village. Appropriately it is an old coaching house where travellers stayed whilst horses were changed for the onward journey. Rest then take in the atmosphere and get ready for your journey!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ The centre of this ancient village ★ Incredible Dolomites landscape & hospitality ★ Meet your Ski Leader/Host
ACCOMMODATION: Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto
DAY 2: Tre Valli - Let’s get this Show on the Snow!
From Val Gardena to Val Pustaria through the Val Badia, the journey takes the group from Alpe di Siusi to the famous Kronplatz ski area and its commanding position in the northernmost valley of the Dolomiti Superski area.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ The pistes of & views of Alpe di Siusi, Selva Gardena, Badia valley and arrival at Kronplatz ★ Après ski on the mountain at the rifugio overlooking the city of Brunico
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Club Alpine Italia (CAI), Plan de Corones/Kronplatz
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 3: Blacks & the Ski Train
Kronplatz is frequently voted as one of the top ski destinations in the Alps and today you’ll discover why. Long, fun pistes and 5 great black runs on a Christmas pudding-shaped mountain with slopes running off its crown in every direction - carving heaven!! In the afternoon, take the gondola down to the railway platform for ski train to Sesto/Sexten. Take the lifts to the top and ski into your next night's lodging overlooking the peaks of the Tre Cime & the village of Sesto.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Black runs: Piculin, Erta, Sylvetser & Herrnegg ★ Ski train to Sesto/Sexten
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Panorama, Sesto/Sexten
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4: Austrian Border Country
You can all but throw a stone over the border, we’re that close! Sexten (Tre Cime/3 peaks/Drei Zinnen) 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. In the afternoon the group transfer by road toward Cortina, ending the day with a snowmobile ride up to the night's rifugio overlooking Cortina & the peaks of Tofana.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ SkiWeg UNESCO and lots of long ski slopes ★ Snowmobile transfer to rifugio ★ Dinner overlooking Cortina d'Ampezzo
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Faloria, Cortina d’Ampezzo
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 5: Cortina - say snow more!
Fresh tracks on Faloria and a quick look at Cristallo before hitting the main event - Tofana! Stellar runs include the Forcella, Canalone and much more. This stunning ski area is captivating! End the day in Cinque Torri sector after riding Cortina's newest lift.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Women’s World Cup Run ★ Forcella Rossa ★ Incredible scenery all around, all day ...... & night!
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau, Cinque Torri
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6: Mid-Way - Explore Beautiful Civetta or Optional Rest Day
Civetta lies a few kilometres south of Rif Averau along the famous Passo Giau. The layout of the 72 km of slopes is what gives this little-known corner of the Dolomites its character. It is long and seems to curl around the stunning mountain peak giving its name to the ski area, Civetta, or little owl. A perfect setting for a cruisy ski day in the middle of your Dolomite ski odyssey. In the afternoon the group returns to Rif Averau via the ski lift Passo Giau. Anyone electing to have a rest day can relax in this stunning location, and even ski down and take a closer look at the Cinque Torri & its nearby rifugio for lunch!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Longs runs! ★ Views of Civetta & Pelmo ★ Quiet villages
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Averau, Cinque Torri
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 7: The Hidden Valley
No Dolomites Ski Safari is complete without skiing the Hidden Valley and today is that day. After taking in the views from the top of Lagazuoi, the long run through the beautiful Hidden Valley (or Armentarola). The day ends with the group making your way toward the mighty Marmolada via Alta Badia and a classic Dolomites village, Arabba.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Lagazuoi ★ Hidden Valley ★ Horse Tow ★ Alta Badia ★ Arabba
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Fedaia, Marmolada
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 8: 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. Such is the joy of it all, some experienced skiers have been brought to tears on this run. How will it affect you? The day ends with a journey by ski & lift all the way to Val di Fassa.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Marmolada ★ La Longia
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Fedaia, Marmolada
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 9: Curves & Corners
You will just love this day! Pretty much every slope this morning features those wonderful carving corners with a liberal sprinkle of black runs like Vulcano, Tomba, and Ciampac!
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Outstanding slopes all day: Curves, Corners & Steeps!
ACCOMMODATION: Rifugio Fuciade, Passo San Pellegrino
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 10: Fizz & Kings
Passo San Pellegrino isn’t where the water comes from, but its slopes offer lots of fizz nonetheless! The day ends with a journey in the company of the dwarf King Laurin, a right regal finish through Carezza & lift back to where it all it began in the village of Castelrotto.
HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Cima Uomo & Col Margherita
ACCOMMODATION: Cavallino d'Oro, Castelrotto
MEALS: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 11: Departure
Wake to the bells of the village tower, take a breakfast and leave your ski boots to recover. You’re headed home or perhaps somewhere else to ski, but will it meet expectations now after this remarkable Dolomites' ski days? Let us know! Your transfer to Innsbruck will take less than 1½hr.
HIGHLIGHT: ★ Breakfast with memories of a fantastic ski tour with your new friends!
MEALS: Breakfast only
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